Committee Charges
- Identify challenges and propose potential solutions associated with the implementation of, and transition to, the revised general education curriculum.
- As necessary, recommend amendment(s) to MOA-17/05 to reflect the WMU Essential Studies curriculum and associated processes for final approval at the April 2018 Faculty Senate meeting.
- Develop and submit a time-bound recommended action plan for the implementation of the WMU Essential Studies curriculum by the final meeting of the 2017-18 Faculty Senate.
- Initiate development of a process to allow all colleges and units to propose new or existing courses for the WMU Essential Studies curriculum. Recommend to the Faculty Senate Executive Board charges and membership for the proposed WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee.
- Report to the Faculty Senate Executive Board and the Faculty Senate as requested during the 2017-18 academic year.
For information on prior activities of WMU General Education revision see Ad Hoc General Education Design
WMU Essential Studies Model
WMU Essential Studies Proposed Timeline
WMU Essential Studies Student Learning Outcomes
Committee Officer
Mervyn Elliott, Chair
Aviation
Leigh Ford, Vice Chair
Arts and Sciences (Humanities)
Ex Officio Members
Janet Hahn
Faculty Senate Executive Board
C. Dennis Simpson
Faculty Senate Executive Board
Appointed Faculty Members
Staci Perryman-Clark
Arts and Sciences (Humanities)
Elke Schoffers
Arts and Sciences (Sciences and Mathematics)
Sarah Summy
Education and Human Development
Appointed Administrative / Staff Members
Carrie Cumming
Registrar
David Reinhold
Associate Provost for Assessment and Undergraduate Studies
Wilson Warren
Chair of History
Advisory Members
Terrell Hodge
Mathematics
Ed Martini
Associate Dean for Extended University Programs
Sharon Van Dyken
Director of Advising for Aviation
Recording Secretary
Sue Brodasky
Faculty Senate Administrator