Our Story
This April, Western 麻豆传媒应用 University will be completing our decennial Higher Learning Commission comprehensive evaluation. This important process allows us to reaffirm our dedication to our mission and constituents, to highlight our many achievements, and uphold our commitment to continuous improvement.
In addition to opportunities throughout this spring to learn about the evaluation process, WMU's assurance argument, and our next steps, the following videos will be released periodically to showcase elements of our story and the transformational work that occurs at our University every day.
Preparing for Comprehensive Evaluation
President Montgomery and Provost Bott discuss the importance of accreditation and provide an overview of the steps taken to prepare WMU for our comprehensive evaluation.
So That All May Learn
Members of the WMU community share their perspectives on the transformational work that has occurred during the last 10 years and how it has upheld the institution鈥檚 commitment to 鈥渟o that all may learn鈥 today and into the future.
Mission and Strategic Planning
Our mission, vision and strategy drive us to realize our goals, help us fulfill our promise to constituents, and guide how we prioritize and align resources. Learn how our mission and vision serve as the cornerstone of WMU and how recent, far-reaching initiatives are shaping strategic planning.
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Integrity
Establishing, fostering and operating in a culture that celebrates and includes the diverse perspectives of all members of the community is crucial to our success at WMU. We expect every member of our community to act with integrity, trustworthiness, and respect for others.
Teaching and Learning: Quality & Support
Providing all students with relevant, meaningful and accessible learning experiences that create a passion for lifelong learning and the ability to thrive and prosper is paramount. WMU鈥檚 faculty and staff work tirelessly to ensure that high-quality instruction and support resources are available.
Teaching and Learning: Evaluation & Improvement
Assessment and evaluation processes occur regularly, take many forms, and touch every corner of campus. As a data-driven university committed to constant improvement, we act upon our findings to learn from the past, adapt to changes and shape the future.
Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, and Planning
We strategically align our resources and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our constituents by regularly examining and responding to the data we鈥檝e collected related to our institutional goals.
In response to the needs of the future, WMU will complete the transition to the Strategic Resource Management budget model this summer. To further strengthen academic programming and to maximize available resources, Academic Affairs is currently engaged in reorganization efforts focused on interdisciplinarity