Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

The Paper Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.

The following accreditation-related information is available:

  • Program educational objectives
  • Student outcomes
  • Program enrollment and degree data
  • Advisory boards
  • Chemical engineering program

    Program educational objectives

    The program educational objectives of the chemical engineering program at Western Michigan University are to have graduates:

    1. Career growth: graduates are expected to attain: proficiency in current position, increasing responsibility, diversity of job functions, recognition, progression or job advancement.
    2. Professional development: graduates are expected to attain: pursuit of additional educational activities, professional certifications or leadership opportunities.
    3. Service: graduates are expected to have involvement in the local community, professional societies, K-12 education, industry or humanitarian endeavors.
    4. Innovation and entrepreneurship: graduates are expected to attain: expertise in problem solving, new process, or methods development, in device or patent creation or in founding a business.

    Student outcomes

    The program has documented student outcomes that support the program educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering. Student outcomes are outcomes (1) through (7).

    1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
    4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. 
    7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

    Program enrollment and degree data

    Academic
    Year

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

    2023-24

    147

     

    2022-23

    152

    46

    2021-22

    178

    47

    2020-21

    211

    50

    2019-20

    223

    66

    2018-19

    234

    46

    2017-18

    252

    38

    2016-17

    233

    34

    2015-16

    234

    27

    2014-15

    225

    35

    2013-14

    200

    29

    2012-13

    183

    28

    2011-12

     

    10

    Advisory board

    • Rob Missman, B.S.'09, Chair, Amway
    • Ali Fadhel, B.S.'05, M.S.'07, 1st Vice Chair, U.S. Patents
    • Nikki Weddig, B.S.'05, 2nd Vice Chair, Elly Lily
    • Nicole Remily, Past Char, Kellogg
    • Briana Franks, B.S.'07, Kellogg
    • Bruce Bullough, Pfizer
    • Zachary Wolfe, B.S.'15, Pfizer
    • Carter Cole, B.S.'11, M.S.'15, Kalsec
    • Jeff Przekora, B.S.'13, J. Rettenmaier USA
    • Katelin Kohn, B.S.'07, M.S.'21, American Electric Power
    • Stephen Miller, B.S.'17, Whirlpool
    • Sarah Williams, B.S.'08, Entergy
    • Laura Berry, Emergent Bio Defense Operation
  • Paper engineering

    Program educational objectives

    The educational objectives of the paper engineering program at Western Michigan University are to have graduates:

    1. Career growth: graduates are expected to attain: proficiency in current position, increasing responsibility, diversity of job functions, recognition, progression or job advancement.
    2. Professional development: graduates are expected to attain: pursuit of additional educational activities, professional certifications or leadership opportunities.
    3. Service: graduates are expected to have involvement in the local community, professional societies, K-12 education, industry or humanitarian endeavors.
    4. Innovation and entrepreneurship: graduates are expected to attain: expertise in problem solving, new process, or methods development, in device or patent creation or in founding a business.

    Student outcomes

    The program has documented student outcomes that support the program educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering. Student outcomes are outcomes (1) through (7).

    1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics  
    2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors  
    3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences  
    4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts  
    5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 
    6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions  
    7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

    Program enrollment and degree data

    Academic
    Year

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

    2023-24

    99

     

    2022-23

    83

    16

    2021-22

    84

    15

    2020-21

    79

    5

    2019-20

    81

    18

    2018-19

    77

    12

    2017-18

    72

    10

    2016-17

    72

    4

    2015-16

    70

    5

    2014-15

    58

    3

    2013-14

    41

    2

    2012-13

    35

    4

    2011-12

     

    8

  • Graphic and Printing Science

    Academic
    Year

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

    2023-24

    1

     

    2022-23

    4

    2

    2021-22

    4

    1

    2020-21

    7

    2

    2019-20

    15

    5

    2018-19

    18

    6

    2017-18

    24

    7

    2016-17

    39

    7

    2015-16

    49

    10

    2014-15

    51

    11

    2013-14

    72

    12

    2012-13

    70

    11

    2011-12

     

    10