Michigan and the nation need more college-educated citizens to provide intellectual capacity and leadership. WMU dedicates its resources to attract and support outstanding students, faculty, and staff. WMU offers distinctive undergraduate and graduate experiences that inspire a passion for learning. Academic Affairs is committed to WMU's status as a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity. To that end, the fundamental source for heightened levels of scholarship is active faculty engagement in seeking external funding. Within this context and recognizing the University's mission and goals, the mission of Academic Affairs is to ensure:
+ Premier undergraduate and graduate learner-centered education encompassing the arts, humanities, sciences, and
professions.
+ Excellence in teaching and learning, research, professional practice, creative endeavor, and service to the University and external community.
+ Leadership that advances the University's mission and goals.
