Board Approves New Degree Programs
December 14, 2007
MACOMB, IL -- The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved new degree programs in museum studies and anthropology at its Dec. 14 meeting.
The Master of Arts in Museum Studies, which is designed to educate students in the history of museums and the aspects of museum work, will be comprised of coursework offered through the art and recreation, parks and tourism administration departments, in conjuction with museum professionals at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. The degree program will serve nontraditional graduate students, as well as traditional graduate students with bachelor's degrees in related programs, on the WIU-Quad Cities campus. The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology has been created to provide students with the understanding and skills related to human behavior, diversity and social problems. The program will serve students on the Macomb campus.
The degree programs will be forwarded to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for approval.
The Board also received an update of the University's 2008 master plan. Other items on the Board's agenda included reports on athletics, underrepresented groups and the First Year Experience. In addition, the Board recognized recently retired Assistant Vice President of University Relations John Maguire for his 30-plus years of service to Western.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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