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Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… research method where participants take photos and describe what their photos mean. This approach was used to generate … visual evidence to inform policies and programs for Congolese refugee women in Uganda. In fall 2021, she also … impact with research achievements in a relatively short time since joining WMU in 2016, including notable impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… students where they are—allowing them to access support any time of day, any day of the week—and tailors the experience … our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and nothing … that need and, very importantly, is directly responsive to what our students have asked for.” Access to help is quick …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… support students from the foster care system at WMU. "What the Seita Scholars program is doing is at the core of … career, financial and personal support throughout their time at WMU. Nationwide, fewer than 3% of foster youth … is part of a larger initiative to change the college going paradigm of youth in the foster care system. Seita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Mother-daughter duo seeking industrial engineering solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… learning about industrial engineering included growing up watching her mom work. “I loved watching the spreadsheets … to is exciting. IE practices to improve waste reduction for time, labor and materials is becoming more and more … plan for potential issues like that.” Robyn: “One of the biggest challenges I observe in any of the industries I have …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/cornish2024

WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy

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… and student engagement. The second will provide an update on the Kalamazoo Smart Zone, which includes, the WMU … the event will be live streamed online at http://bit.ly/1Go6KLc . Background materials on items the board will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43544

Remote Access Policy

Information Technology

… Classification Board of Trustees-delegated Policy Category Information Technology and Data Security Statement of … confidential/restricted from remote locations.  This policy does not apply to authorized and authenticated access to … software and all operating system and application updates and patches. Firewalls should be enabled if …

https://wmich.edu/policies/remote-access

Incentive Program for Graduate Student Support on Externally-Funded Research Program

Research and Innovation

… Incentive Program for Graduate Student Support on Externally-Funded Research Program Currently … published by the Graduate College at no less than one-half time (10 hours per week) across the academic year. … recover facilities and administration costs at WMU's full negotiated rate as appropriate to the sponsor and provide …

https://wmich.edu/research/funding/internal/incentive-program

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… Valley Community College, and WMU President Edward Montgomery sign the articulation agreement between the two … signed is designed to help minimize credit loss and duplication of coursework—saving students time and money—as students transition from completing an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502

2023 Award Recipients

Haworth College of Business

… Award Rebecca Cox, B.B.A.'86 President and CEO, Savant Group With a 30-year tenure at the Savant Group, Rebecca Cox eventually purchased the consortium of … B.S.'86 Senior Vice President, Customer Supply Chain and Go-To-Market, PepsiCo John Phillips has been with PepsiCo …

https://wmich.edu/business/2023awards

Protect seniors in the Year of Elder Abuse Prevention

Gerontology

… of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as five cases go unreported. Elder abuse happens, but everyone can act to …

https://wmich.edu/gerontology/elder-abuse-prevention