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Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session December 10, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Remarks by the WSA Presldent/GSAC Chair
• Approval of the Minutes of the September 17 Formal Session
• Haworth College of Business Profile
• First Year Experience Update
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Chemistry Building Project Update

Western News, Dec. 2, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two honored with named professorships; Engineering programs rated among nation's best; Ten staffers receive first Make A Difference awards; United Way campaign exceeds goal; On Campus with Patrick Daniel.

Western News, Nov. 11, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: MLK celebration set for January; Litynski named to NSF position; 9/11 commission member Slade Gordon visits WMU; Muslim students present "Women in Islam"; On Campus with Hardy Figueroa.

Geosciences Newsletter - 2004, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 1, No. 29

• Mohamed Sultan, Chairperson
• Faculty News
• Emeriti News
• Department News
• Graduate Student News
• Awards & Graduations
• Alumni News
• Field Trips
• Outstanding Alumni Academy
• Special Honor
• New Faces in the Geosciences

Prism #3, November 2004, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Western News, Oct. 28, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Biotech executive gets top BRCC job; Campus tests emergency preparedness; Engineering building wins award; Linda Dannison earns Fulbright; On Campus with Shellie Bosma.

Western News, Oct. 14, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU gets federal nanotech funding; Qatari ambassador visits campus; Tom Knific called "hometown hero"; Julie Apker gets writing award; On Campus with Nancy Kroes.

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2004, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Dybek book is toast of Chicago
• Intel ranks WMU eighth in the nation for wireless computing on a college campusstudy
• No detours—MDOT, WMU pool resources for research, teaching
• Teacher preparation program earns national association’s top honor
• Keeping Score
• Robotic arm helps children develop handwriting skills
• WMU/Kimberly-Clark research to result in new consumer products
• WMU-led statewide water trail system makes a splash
• Multicultural Center opens on main campus
• Classnotes
• College News
• WMU News

Prism #2, October 2004, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Western News, Sept. 30, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU moving forward with chemistry building; Four new faculty members introduced; Andrea Smith awarded Fulbright; Promotions of 23 faculty approved; On Campus with Charles Heynig.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session September 17, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Vice Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Remarks by the WSA/GSAC Chairs
• Approval of the Minutes of the June 30, 2004 Formal Session
• University Budget
• College of Health and Human Services Profile
• Residence Hall Update
• Multicultural Center Report

Western News, Sept. 16, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Three selected for top alumni honors; Expanded staff recognition program debuts; Doubleday and Washington honored with Medal of Arts; On Campus with Kevin Vichcales.

Western News, Sept. 2, 2004 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: GoWMU is first step in SIS implementation; Rozelle and Asken honored, Donan awarded fellowship; O'Flaherty leaving WMU for U.S. Dept. of Education; On Campus with Eri Vlier.

Prism #1, September 2004, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 30, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Acceptance of the Agenda

Closed Informal Session

Remarks by the Chair

Remarks by the President Bailey

Approval of the Minutes of the April 16 Formal Session

Personnel Report

Grant Report

Program Change Proposals

Name Change - Department of Communication to School of Communication

Majors

Concentrations within the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Degree Programs

Gift Report

Public Safety Resolutions/Third Public Hearing

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Ground Lease

Statement of Fair Contracting Commitment

Cash Investment Performance Report

Annuity and Life Income Funds Investment Performance Report

Facility Presentation

Public Comments

Western News, June 17, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Biodiesel research by three WMU chemists; Two receive Fulbrights; Randy Ford succeeds Fred Decker as baseball coach; On Campus with WiSeon Salisbury.

Western News, June 3, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Provost Litynski to return to faculty; Donald Thompson visits campus; obituaries for Roy Beck, Russell Brown, Richard Embertson; On Campus with Daren Webb.

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2004, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 26, 2004

Honored Guests:

• JoNina M. Abron
• Leonard J. Beuving
• Diane G. Boston
• Michael K. Buckner
• Wendy L. Cornish
• Joseph S. Ellin
• Kathi Fuller
• William B. Harrison, III
• Robert C. Hinkel
• Arthur W. Hoadley
• Keith E. Jones
• Elise B. Jorgens
• Robert A. Laing
• E. Thomas Lawson
• Edward J. Mayo
• Paul S. Mergen
• Mary E. Neu
• Gale E. Newell
• Richard W. Pippen
• Richard E. Plank
• Howard R. Poole, Jr.
• Curtis A. Rhodes
• Chester B. Rogers
• Kamlesh D. Sharma
• J. Thomas Sill
• Janet E. Stillwell
• Patricia B. Viard
• Molly W. Williams
• Carl A. Woloszyk
• Robert M. …

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo 2004, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Photo

May 26, 2004

Photographed:

• Howard Poole
• Robert Wygant
• Robert Laing
• Chester Rogers
• Robert Hinkel
• J. Thomas Sill
• Molly Williams
• Joseph Ellin
• Elise Jorgens
• Paul Mergen
• Kamlesh Sharma
• Janet Stillwell
• Judith I. Bailey
• Gale Newell
• Wendy Cornish

Western News, May 20, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Thomas Kent is new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Fred Decker retires; obituaries for Robert Harmon and E. L. Marietta; On Campus with Holly Matthews.

Western News, May 6, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Trustees adopt $272 million budget; Morin and Trout earn Coach of the Year; obituaries for Sylvia Culp, Eleanor McKinny, Jean Russell; On Campus with Kerry Eldred.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report Action
• Grant Report Action
• Gift Report Action
• General Fund Operating Budget 2004/2005
• Tuition Rates
• Elimination of Student Development Fee
• Establishment of Records Initiation Fee
• Establishment of Targeted Fees
• Extended University Program Tuition
• Standard Federal ATM Lease

Wmu Board Of Trustees Closed Informal Session April 16, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Closed Informal Session
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes of the February 26/27 Formal Session
• Personnel Report

Western News, April 8, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kimberly-Clark transfers patents to WMU; Pfizer donates $2.9 million in equipment; Digitization Center open house; On Campus with Martin Klemm.

Western News, March 25, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Basketball programs make history books; Vernon Payne named to hall of fame; Staff Service Excellence Awards; On Campus with Tom Grossman.

Western News, March 11, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capital campaign exceeds goal; Governor names Barcelona to state environmental science board; Nominations for APA, PSSO awards sought; On Campus with Jan Clubb.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session February 26/27, 2004, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Resident Undergraduate Tuition Rates
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Personnel Report
• Grant Report
• Update-Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC)
• Gift Report Bender
• Capital Campaign Report
• Appointment of External Auditor

Western News, Feb. 19, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Warfield heads President's diversity initiative; WMU ROTC is among nation's top 20 programs; Sims is first Bernhard Professor of Music; On Campus with Darshana Shah.

2003 University Assessment Fellows Public Seminar, Office Of The Provost

Assessment Grants

This is the program to the public presentations of the first Assessment Fellows of 2003-04:

• “Assessing the Quality of Library Services” Galen Rike, University Libraries •
• “Assessing Student Understanding of Mathematical Proofs” Tabitha Mingus, Mathematics
• “Assessing Student Preparedness for Field Experiences” Bryce Dickey, Family and Consumer Sciences
• “Assessing Life Long Learning Skills of Engineering Students” Betsy Aller, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering & Barbara Cockrell, University Libraries
• “Occupational Therapy Program Evaluation Database” Jaclyn West-Frasier, Occupational Therapy & Kieran Fogarty, MD, Occupational Therapy
• “Determination of a Rating Scale for the Visual Arts” Joyce Kubiski, School of Art

Western News, Feb. 5, 2004, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Distinguished Service Award goes to Gary Mathews; WMU Magazine now on the Web; Nominations due for Staff Service Excellence Awards; On Campus with Laura Sheppard.