Welcome to the Academic Affairs web page at Western!

The Office of Academic Affairs, led by Dr. Jeanne Daffron, Provost, ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs.  Here you will find access to the information and resources that make up the university’s rich academic life. At Western, students’ experiences inside and outside the classroom are seamlessly integrated in an environment where faculty, staff and students live, learn and serve the broader community.

Registration for Summer School Underway – Beginning May 1, visiting students were eligible to register for Missouri Western summer courses. Walk-in registration for summer courses is Thursday, May 24 with classes beginning on Tuesday, May 29.

Record Planetarium Attendance - From August 2011 through May 2012 Missouri Western had 51 reserved planetarium shows with a total of 1654 people attending. Nearly all of these were school field trips.

Business and Education Succeed Together (BEST) Luncheon – More than 65 attendees (including 55 students) participated in the United Way sponsored BEST Luncheon at Missouri Western.  Participating businesses were recognized for providing outreach support to St. Joseph School District at-risk students. Cindy Heider, Associate Provost, served as the keynote speaker for the event.