Faculty Guide to WMU Essential Studies

This site is to guide faculty through WMU Essential Studies. Students and parents can click on this link to be redirected to the main WMU Essential Studies webpage.

Mission

The WMU Essential Studies program provides Western Michigan University undergraduate students an integrated curriculum designed around a University-wide set of Essential Studies Learning Outcomes which enhance the quality of the undergraduate experience.

Vision

Using a learner-centered approach, the WMU Essential Studies program enables students to succeed in an ever-changing world by expanding their understanding of human cultures and the physical/natural world, enhancing their intellectual and practical skills, and exercising personal and social responsibility through integrative and applied learning.

WMU Essential Studies for Faculty

WMU Essential Studies Interactive Model

Contact the WMU Essential Studies Director at @email

To find the link to the complete list of WMU Essential Studies Courses

WMU Essential Studies Illustrated Model

Committees

WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee

WMU Essential Studies Course Review and Approval Committee

Memorandum of Action

MOA-20/04: WMU Essential Studies Data Governance

MOA-18/03: WMU Essential Studies Student Requirements

MOA-18/02: WMU Essential Studies Course Approval Guidelines

MOA-18/01: WMU Essential Studies Learning Outcome Amendments (to MOA-17/05)

MOA-17/05: Revision of WMU General Education Curriculum

MOA-17/01: Naming of the Revised General Education Curriculum

MOA-16/06: General Education Revision