Political Science
What is IGP?
The Institute of Government and Politics (IGP) is an outreach arm of the Department of Political Science. IGP’s mission is to introduce WMU students and faculty, and the greater Kalamazoo community, to scholars of politics and political leaders and experts from outside the university.
The IGP hosts events that feature experts on American politics and government, international and comparative politics, and political theory, as well as state and local elected officials, diplomatic and consular officials, and federal policymakers. The IGP teams with student groups throughout the university to arrange these campus visits.
Susan Hoffmann is currently Director of IGP and can be reached via or phone 269-387-5692.