Charges for 2018-19
- Review and approve WMU Essential Studies course proposals.
- Collaborate with WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee to communicate WMU Essential Studies course approval requirements to departments/units to facilitate understanding and implementation.
- Implement assessment procedures for WMU Essential Studies courses as outlined by WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee.
- Assist WMU Essential Studies Director with WMU Essential Studies data collection for course approval progress.
- Recommend modifications of review and approval procedures (design, assessment, submission) to the WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee.
Approved by the WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee on Sept. 18, 2018
NOTE: The WMU Essential Studies Course Review and Approval Committee is expected to keep the WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee apprised of progress, especially in connection with any memorandum of action (MOA) it may develop and to give advance notice of any action the committee seeks to place on the Senate agenda, including the final text of any proposed MOA, report or resolution. The Executive Board should also be notified of substantive procedural issues addressed by the committee.
Committee Officers
Carol Weideman, Chair
Colleen Stano, Vice Chair
Vacant, Secretary
Ex Officio Member
Decker Hains (spring 2023)
Faculty Senate Executive Board
Appointed Faculty Members
Kirsty Eisenhart (2023)
Intellectual Skills Program Advisory Committee
Beth Ernst (2024)
Business
Dana Hammond (2024)
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Gina Kling (2025)
Arts and Sciences
Matilda McLean (2023)
Aviation
Carol Weideman (2025)
Education and Human Development
Vacant (2023)
Arts and Sciences
Vacant (2025)
Fine Arts
Vacant (2024)
Health and Human Services
Advisory Members
Jacquelyn Bizzell
Arts and Sciences
Nick Gauthier
Fine Arts
Anthony Helms
Honors College
Melinda Lockett
Health and Human Services
Shannon Myers
Education and Human Development
Colleen Stano
Business
Sharon VanDyken
Aviation
Nicolas Witschi
Interim Curriculum Manager/WMU Essential Studies Director