Open Pathway Cycle

WMU is an Open Pathway institution. The Open Pathways is a 10-year cycle that supports the pursuit of innovative or strategic improvement projects, known as quality initiatives (hlcommission.org). Institutions on the pathway undergo an Assurance Review or if eligible, a Student Success Quality Initiative in year four. An Open Quality Initiative from years 5-9, and a comprehensive evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation in year 10.  

More information about the pathway can be found here: Open Pathway Overview