Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Curriculum Development

Western Michigan University’s International Education Council, Office of the Provost, and Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education work collaboratively to strengthen global engagement across campus. A key focus is the ongoing internationalization of the curriculum, which prepares students with the skills and perspectives needed for success in a global workforce.

Global Learning Outcomes

WMU and its colleges have established global learning outcomes (GLOs) to guide faculty and students. These outcomes are informed by national research and, where relevant, accreditation standards. The aim is to foster lifelong learning and global citizenship.

University Global Learning Outcomes: Foundational goals for all students
College-Specific Global Learning Outcomes: Discipline-based objectives

Faculty are encouraged to start with university and college GLOs, consult peer institution examples, and review the 2014 Internationalization Workshop handout for further ideas (Western Michigan University, n.d.).

Ongoing Curriculum Development

Curriculum development resources focused on global learning are currently under development. For questions or to request support, please contact Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland at michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu.

Campus Resources for Global Engagement

WMU offers valuable resources for faculty interested in internationalizing their courses:

Global Engagement Library Guide: Curated materials for global teaching and research.
WMU Global Engagement Repository in ScholarWorks: A collection of faculty scholarship and support materials.