West Central Reporter

Western Illinois University Board of Trustees met Aug. 2-3.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Motion to convene to open session 

Public Comment 

Resolution No. 21.8/1 Authorizing Approval of a Settlement Agreement  and General Release Between the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois  

University and Dr. Jack Thomas

Adjourn 

Motion to convene to open session 

Open Retreat -- Welcome & Introductions, Chairman Shaw and President Huang 

• Review of Schedule and Topics - President Huang 

• President’s Report  

Public Comment  

Overview and Plans for Quad Cities -- Kristi Mindrup  

• Follow-up and responsibilities for next steps 

WQPT -- Kristi Mindrup and Dawn Schmitt 

• Improve our marketing branding and communications  

• Outreach to a larger population and potential donors 

Athletic Programs -- Danielle Surprenant  

• Goals for 2021-2022 

• Strategies for curbing the deficit and enhancing efficiency 

Financial Sustainability, Budget, and Operational Efficiency -- Shannon Sutton and Michael Sowinski 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention -- Gary Swegan, Doug Freed and Justin  Schuch 

• Introduction of Amber Schultz – Vice President for Enrollment Management 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Faculty Senate -- Ilon Lauer 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Facilities -- Troy Rhoads 

• Plan for Utilizing all Campus Buildings 

• Campus Master Planning  

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Overview of Academic Programs, Higher Value in Higher Education Update -- Billy Clow and Mark Mossman 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Institutional Distinctiveness -- Darcie Shinberger and President Huang 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

COVID Protocols and Fall Re-opening -- David Braverman and Joseph Roselieb 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Board Dynamics and Communications -- Chairman Shaw and President Huang  

• Among Board Members 

• Between Board and Leadership 

• Next Steps and responsibilities for follow-up 

Board Activities -- All Board Members  

• BOT Self-evaluation  

• Board Residency  

Adjourn

http://www.wiu.edu/board_of_trustees/minutes/2021_08_BOT_Retreat_Agenda%20_Final.pdf