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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant Submitted by Erin Flynn on A chemistry class at WMU prior to pandemic health and safety guidelines being implemented. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Helping transfer … or as a junior, there just isn’t that same sense of belonging or cohort-building." The five-year NSF grant will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center

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… Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU's health … 12 and older of full-time employees, retirees and students) beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 . Vaccinations will be … telehealth visits with providers, seats in waiting rooms are spaced farther apart and pharmacy visitors are using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009

Dispute Resolution: Complaints and Grievances

Human Resources

… Policies and Procedures Manual Section 10 Prohibited discrimination, sexual harassment and sexism complaints The Office … and sexism. All complaints regarding these issues are to be directed to institutional equity . Office of the … practice, policy, and procedure grievances should be directed to and are administered by Human Resources. This …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-grievances

Forever brown and gold: David Alpert

College of Fine Arts

… off its   2016-17 season   with a satirical comedy and a familiar face. Theatre studies alumnus   David Alpert   has … Bathwater , which takes the York Arena Theatre stage September 23 through October 8. Since graduating as a Presidential Scholar and …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/09/forever-brown-gold-david-alpert

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in Dr. Lisa Baker's lab … through the dissection process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may be summer, but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the … to expand their classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Jacob Berglin's project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Google Workspace Acceptable Use Rule

Information Technology

… Google Workspace Acceptable Use Rule Purpose Western Michigan University has contracted with Google, Inc. to … any other means. Policy statements Any faculty or staff member using Google Workspace must ensure that their use will … school, department, unit, or WMU. Google Workspace may not be used to store, maintain, or transmit any kind of …

https://wmich.edu/it/rules/googleapps

Update: Trustees to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting

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… to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees will be before trustees as they convene in formal session at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65564

Checklist Validation

The Evaluation Center

… checklists undergo extensive review and field testing. Submit a checklist Checklist Validation Process STEP 1: EXPERT … and obtained peer feedback at their own discretion. Beginning in 2003, checklists submitted to the site were … was added to ensure checklists are usable and have tangible benefits when used in real-world conditions. Criteria for …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/checklists/checklistsvalidation

Faculty and Staff Training and Education

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

… protected information and should periodically remind their faculty and staff of its importance. Seemingly … to GLBA, HIPAA, FERPA and Identity Theft Prevention have been developed by the Information Security Committee. Upon … for FERPA, these training templates and other materials may be tailored by each department to reflect their individual …

https://wmich.edu/glba/training

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … four ceremonies. Montgomery will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at the bachelor's level, 519 … in Miller Auditorium . In addition, bags and purses should be no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, or about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521