WMU is stepping forward at a pivotal moment in higher education by redesigning how we work, so we can more boldly advance our life‑ and society‑changing mission. The President’s Cabinet launched Administrative Redesign in July 2026 to better align the University’s resources with its teaching and research mission and put students first.
Administrative Redesign brings together five coordinated initiatives to reduce silos, simplify common processes and focus our efforts where they matter most. For each initiative, you can learn more about why change is needed, the principles guiding the work and what teammates can expect as new designs move from assessment to piloting to phased implementation.
Teammates can share feedback and ideas through the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Initiatives of WMU's Administrative Redesign
Pilots, role transitions and process changes will unfold over the coming year in the five strategic initiative areas identified.
Financial and Administrative Operations Assessment
WMU is assessing how finance, HR and administrative work are organized across campus to reduce inconsistency and build a clearer, more consistent model for routine processes.
Information Technology Organizational Design
WMU is unifying its IT teams, tools and systems under one organization to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce duplication and deliver more consistent technology support.
Marketing and Communications Organizational Design
WMU is bringing marketing and communications together as one coordinated team to strengthen the University's brand, support enrollment and reduce fragmented messaging.
Strategic Sourcing and Non-Personnel Spending
WMU is taking a more coordinated approach to purchasing and contracts to secure better value and redirect resources toward its academic mission.
Strategic Space Utilization
WMU is aligning classroom scheduling and investment with actual use, concentrating instruction in higher-performing spaces to improve the campus experience.
