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Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… already making impact on student success Submitted by Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, … addresses the importance of the Empowering Futures project with the eight work groups, who all came together for the … specialist for Multicultural Affairs for Students, connects with his fellow navigators, who just completed several days …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Avoid Gender Bias in Writing

Writing Style Guide

… gender-neutral terms whenever possible. Use : people, humanity Not : mankind Use : work force, employees Not : … at WMU are officially appointed by the Board of Trustees with the title "chair." When possible, write in the plural. Instead of : Each student must meet with his professor. Write : All students must meet with

https://wmich.edu/writing/genderbias

Signature Authority - University Agreements

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… Board of Trustees-delegated Policy Category University Organization and Authority Unless specifically exempted by … staff, or students who are in the process of negotiation with outside persons and/or agencies shall refer all … taken to make the risk acceptable. Review the documentation with the University Attorney as to form and legality. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/authority-sign-agreements

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

News

… Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates … to personal finance and financial health in the region, with the goal of one day becoming a national model. "The … College of Business. "We are honored to be able to partner with him to realize the center’s goals. Its impact in terms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

Two local special education leaders set for Keystone talk

News

… education leaders set for Keystone talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Two local leaders with the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency will … The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3062

Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world

University Libraries

… have been repositories of knowledge, community centers, and integral to a democratic society. Academic library … cornerstone of inquiry and research, providing the campus with the fundamental tools to learn and extend existing … , balancing growing needs for research and information with measures to ensure fiscal sustainability. We license …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-sustainable-collections

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris … a hospitality major that focuses on how to support an event within your facility. Students in this program will learn … can do their internships here and hopefully fall in love with Kalamazoo and stay here making our towns vibrant,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… students claim first place in the Desert Cup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The team of Haworth College of … Nielsen coached the team. The competition tasked students with two components: speed selling and sales role-play. … rapport and attempt to complete a signed lease agreement with their representatives from Willscot. Rounds were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738

OLLI at WMU Procedures

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Procedures   Section I: Name The name of this initiative and program is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at … adults who wish to enhance their learning and interactions with other adults in Southwest Michigan. To support the … is one of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes associated with colleges and universities to provide non-credit courses …

https://wmich.edu/olli/about/procedures

John Borsos

Political Science

… John Borsos John Borsos Time at Western Michigan University 1972-88 John was a Kalamazoo native and a … Honors College and a nominee for the Dansforth Scholarship. With the encouragement of one of his favorite professors, … School and did outstanding work his first year, but then withdrew. Unbeknownst to family and friends, John suffered …

https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos