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About the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) Degree Program

The WIU Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts, now called the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) degree program, was developed in 1972 to serve mature adults who were unable to complete an undergraduate degree by traditional means.

Vision

The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program will serve as the gateway for Western Illinois University to extend flexible online academic educational opportunities at a distance.

Mission

The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program coordinates the high quality availability of Western Illinois University's academic resources to provide individuals with flexible educational opportunities.

• Dr. Richard W. Carter, Executive Director, School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach
• Brenda McConnell, Office Administrator, School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach
• Emma Thompson, Admissions/Records Officer, BGS Program
• Kathy Artis, Chief Clerk, BGS Program
• Ronald Pettigrew, Academic Advisor, BGS Program
• Colin Rogness, Academic Advisor, BGS Program
• Jennifer Tibbitts, Academic Advisor, BGS Program
• Jacquelyn Holan, Academic Advisor, WIU-Quad Cities, BGS Program
• Jinny Page, Academic Advisor, BGS Program
• Kenny Wheeler II, Academic Advisor, WIU-Quad Cities, BGS Program
• Joani Wilson, Admissions/Records Supervisor, BGS Program

Feel free to contact degree program staff at 309/298-1929 or via fax at 309/298-2226.