About

Mission

To advance Western Michigan University's mission and values by advocating for favorable 
public policy, increased investments, and strategic partnerships.

Vision

The Western Michigan University Office of Government Relations and External Partnerships will operate with transparency, civility, and inclusivity to support higher education policies benefiting the students, faculty, staff, and the University. Our work will always be grounded in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation with our internal and external stakeholders. 

Primary goals

• Increase federal, state, and local investments to provide all WMU students with access to enhanced educational opportunities and facilities.
• Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between WMU's internal and external stakeholders to expand experiential learning, advance research, and foster economic development.
• Advance student, faculty, and staff opportunities through civic, corporate, and community engagement.
• Embrace WMU's values promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.