OCL Advisory Board

Western Michigan University’s Organizational Change Leadership (OCL) Advisory Board is where expertise meets innovation. This dynamic group of industry leaders and organizational change practitioners collaborates with faculty to ensure the OCL program stays cutting-edge, relevant, and impactful for today’s students.

What Does the Advisory Board Do?

The Advisory Board is more than a think tank—it’s a powerhouse of knowledge, strategy, and forward-thinking ideas. Members:

• Shape Program Excellence: Offer guidance on program content and delivery to ensure students gain the skills most valued in the market.
• Analyze Trends: Share insights on industry conditions, organizational needs, and student preferences to keep the program competitive.
• Tackle Challenges: Solve program issues and identify new opportunities through stimulating, high-quality conversations.

Where and When Do They Meet?

The Board meets twice a year, offering students the chance to benefit from a program informed by the latest industry insights:

• Spring: Downtown WMU facility in Grand Rapids.
• Fall: WMU’s vibrant new Student Center in Kalamazoo.

Why Does This Matter to You?

The Advisory Board’s deep industry expertise and collaborative spirit mean that you’re part of a program designed with real-world relevance. Whether it’s through cutting-edge curriculum or networking opportunities with board members, you’re gaining an education built for impact.

Get Inspired. Get Connected. Lead Change.

When you join the OCL program, you’re not just learning about change—you’re learning from leaders who are shaping the future. Ready to take your place among the next generation of change-makers?