Family and Consumer Sciences

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides integrative educational programs and conducts research focused on reciprocal relationships; relationships among individuals, families and their near environments with the goal of improving the quality of life within a dynamic global community.

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5322 USA
(269) 387-3704

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Adam Manley
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Announcements

Faculty

Three FCS faculty members were granted tenure at WMU's Board of Trustees meeting on June 27, 2024.

Congratulations to Chuck Bruce (Faculty Specialist II, Workforce Education and Development), Dr. Jou-Chen Chen (Associate Professor, Family Science and Human Development) and Dr. Kimberly Doudna (Associate Professor, Family Science and Human Development).