The World Language Advisory Board’s mission is to support, advise and promote the Department of World Languages and Cultures at UMKC in its efforts to better serve the students of UMKC as well as our city, state region, and nation.

Advisory Board Main Purposes

• Advise the department on issues that impact mission and strategy.
• Serve as a sounding board on planning issues, new programs and activities.
• Identify opportunities for students to interact with the community, businesses and organizations through internships, mentoring and experiential learning.
• Serve as an advocate for the department’s interests within the university and the greater community.
• Assist in acquiring resources and fundraising in support of the department’s mission.

As the board grows in membership, members will be taking responsibility for specific aspects of the mission, such as helping to develop internships, fundraising or advocacy

UMKC Representatives

Alberto Villamandos
Associate Professor, Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department
Email
Phone Number: 816-235-2324

Scott Baker
Associate Professor and German Advisor Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program (BLA)
Email
Phone Number: 816-235-1311

Tammy Shelton
Administrative Assistant
Email
Phone Number: 816-235-1311