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All Life is Learning - February 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Last month, we shared information about how each OLLI member can get involved in helping our lifelong learning … Osher Foundation’s requirement of retaining at least 500 members annually. Thanks to our hardworking Membership/Marketing committee for establishing a new membership contest, …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2024

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… contribution to the overall performance of Western Michigan University in meeting institutional objectives. The … growth activity for which the leave is requested must be of a nature that requires release from assigned position … Eligibility Exempt administrative personnel shall be eligible for professional development leaves. Completion …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid

Authentic Selling Environment

Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab

… a realistic environment where your selling technique will be recorded and you can review your role-plays as many times … your skills. The technology allows sales faculty to share best practice examples with you and also provides recruiters … as an intern or full-time employee. Our program At WMU, becoming a stellar salesperson is what is in store for you. With …

https://wmich.edu/sales-lab/about

German Catalog Changes

World Languages and Literature

… catalog requirements have changed for the German major and minor in the Department of Languages at Western Michigan … to the major 2001-present non-teaching Thirty-two hours beyond 1000-level to include GER 3160, 3170, 3220, 3250, … of 5000-level GER courses. Neither GER 4000 nor 4010 can be counted toward the major. LANG 5580 cannot be included in …

https://wmich.edu/languages/german-catalog-changes

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… to help vulnerable students transition to college Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The transition from high school to college can be difficult for any student. For those with learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Quick Guide to Work-Study

Career and Student Employment Services

… aid program funded by the federal government and Western Michigan University. It is awarded to students based on need … employees. For more information, review the information below, and visit the  financial aid website . For questions … students are not eligible to apply for FWS. Students must be, and remain, enrolled during the period of employment. …

https://wmich.edu/career/campus/workstudy

Graduate Certificate in History

History

… Credits earned in the Graduate Certificate program can be applied to a Master of Arts degree if you decide to continue your studies. This certificate program should be of interest to a wide range of community members: Those … of taking graduate-level classes for personal fulfillment Admissions requirements: Completion of a baccalaureate degree …

https://wmich.edu/history/certificateinhistory

Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida

News

… Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has just been authorized to add seven new degree and certificate … programs available to students at WMU-Punta Gorda, beginning in the fall semesters of 2018 and 2019. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement

News

… to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   A graduate from the … All four spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a … the commencement ceremonies live on a large screen in rooms 1025 and 1028 of Brown Hall, which is near Miller. Live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15313

Missing Student Notification Policy

Housing and Residence Life

Missing Student Notification Policy Western Michigan … lease to designate an individual or individuals to be contacted by Western Michigan University no more than 24 hours after the time that the student is determined to be missing in accordance with procedures of this policy. A …

https://wmich.edu/housing/parents/missing