Western Governors University is a private, non-profit online university with a unique educational model and influence. Here is a detailed introduction about it:

Historical background:

Founded in 1997, it was proposed and founded by the governors of 19 states in the United States. The concept was first proposed at the meeting of the Western Governors Association in 1995. In 1996, the governors of the signing states promised to invest $100,000 in start-up funds for this new competency-based university. In January 1997, 13 governors signed the articles of incorporation and officially opened the university.

Education model:

Online learning: The school conducts teaching based on the Internet. Students can arrange their studies according to their own time and rhythm, without being restricted by traditional classroom time and location. It is very suitable for working people or students who cannot study full-time.

Competency-based learning: Emphasis on the cultivation and evaluation of students' actual abilities. Students need to prove that they have mastered the corresponding knowledge and skills by completing a series of projects, assignments, exams, etc., rather than simply relying on study time or course attendance to obtain credits. This model focuses on students' practical ability and problem-solving ability, so that students can better apply what they have learned to actual work.

Majors:

Undergraduate majors: covering business management (such as business administration, medical management, human resource management, etc.), information technology management, marketing, communications, education (such as elementary education, special education, etc.) and other fields.

Graduate majors: including Master of Business Administration (MBA), master's degrees in various professional fields (such as accounting, marketing, human resource management, etc.) and Master of Education, etc. In addition, there are some certificate courses for obtaining specific professional qualifications or skills improvement.

Faculty:

It has a large faculty team, with 3,939 faculty members so far. The teachers have rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, and can provide students with high-quality teaching guidance and support. They interact with students through online platforms, answer students' questions, and guide students' learning and practice.

Accreditation and recognition:

The school's degrees are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accreditation agency in the United States, which ensures the school's educational quality and the legitimacy and recognition of its degrees.

Student group and influence:

It has a large number of students, with more than 150,000 students so far. Its students are spread all over the United States and some are international students, providing students from different backgrounds with the opportunity to receive higher education. The school's graduates have achieved good career development in their respective fields, and the school's education model and the ability of students cultivated have been widely recognized by the society.