Our Story

This April, Western Michigan University will be completing our decennial Higher Learning Commission comprehensive evaluation.  This important process allows us to reaffirm our dedication to our mission and constituents, to highlight our many achievements, and uphold our commitment to continuous improvement.

In addition to opportunities throughout this spring to learn about the evaluation process, 51福利社's assurance argument, and our next steps, the following videos will be released periodically to showcase elements of our story and the transformational work that occurs at our University every day.

Preparing for Comprehensive Evaluation

President Montgomery and Provost Bott discuss the importance of accreditation and provide an overview of the steps taken to prepare 51福利社 for our comprehensive evaluation.

So That All May Learn

Members of the 51福利社 community share their perspectives on the transformational work that has occurred during the last 10 years and how it has upheld the institution鈥檚 commitment to 鈥渟o that all may learn鈥 today and into the future.

Mission and Strategic Planning

Our mission, vision and strategy drive us to realize our goals, help us fulfill our promise to constituents, and guide how we prioritize and align resources. Learn how our mission and vision serve as the cornerstone of 51福利社 and how recent, far-reaching initiatives are shaping strategic planning.

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Integrity

Establishing, fostering and operating in a culture that celebrates and includes the diverse perspectives of all members of the community is crucial to our success at 51福利社. We expect every member of our community to act with integrity, trustworthiness, and respect for others.

Teaching and Learning: Quality & Support

Providing all students with relevant, meaningful and accessible learning experiences that create a passion for lifelong learning and the ability to thrive and prosper is paramount. 51福利社鈥檚 faculty and staff work tirelessly to ensure that high-quality instruction and support resources are available.

Teaching and Learning: Evaluation & Improvement

Assessment and evaluation processes occur regularly, take many forms, and touch every corner of campus. As a data-driven university committed to constant improvement, we act upon our findings to learn from the past, adapt to changes and shape the future.

Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, and Planning

We strategically align our resources and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our constituents by regularly examining and responding to the data we鈥檝e collected related to our institutional goals.

In response to the needs of the future, 51福利社 will complete the transition to the Strategic Resource Management budget model this summer. To further strengthen academic programming and to maximize available resources, Academic Affairs is currently engaged in reorganization efforts focused on interdisciplinarity