The Western Illinois University (WIU) board of trustees will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14.
"The Western Illinois University board of trustees originally was appointed in October 1995 by then Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, after the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation creating the individual board, effective Jan. 1, 1996. Previously, WIU had been governed by the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities."
Here is the meeting agenda as provided by the Western Illinois University board of trustees:
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RETREAT
July 14-15, 2016
July 14, 2016 – Citizens Bank Conference Room, 127 S. Side Square, Macomb, IL
8:30 a.m. Gather - Coffee
9:00 a.m. Open Retreat- Welcome, Cathy Early and Jack Thomas
Review of Schedule of Topics – Retreat Facilitator Jane Pierson
9:10 a.m. The Year-in-Review
- Accomplishments
- Challenges
9:40 a.m. President’s Report to the Board - President Thomas
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Finances and Budget Projections
(President Thomas, Budget Director, Interim Provost, Other Vice Presidents)
- Current State-wide and system-wide situations
- WIU Status Given Strategies in 2015-16 School Year
- Context for Planning for 2016-17 School Year
- Financial and Operational Scenarios for 2016-17
o Running More Like a Private
- Multi-year Financial and Operational Scenarios
- Public Affairs: Sharing information early and often
- Questions and Discussion
12:20 p.m. Comments
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Marketing and Enrollment
- Enrollment Projections and Comparisons with other Schools
- WIU’s Competitive Advantages
o Focus on Strong Programs for Growth
o Marketing and Cross-Qualifications with High Schools
o Identifying Challenges
- Re-Branding WIU
2:30 p.m. Stretch Break
2:45 p.m. Planning for the Future
- Strategic Plan Supplement – Update
- Quad Cities Situation and Vision for the Future
- Macomb Situation and Visions for the Future
- Integrating an Approach to Success on the Two Campuses
3:45 pm Keeping the Board Informed and Educated Going Forward
- Need for an Ongoing Program Planning and Operations Reviews
o Understanding Academic Programs (Class participation, hours)
o Reports from Deans of Colleges
- Regular Trustee Updates on Finances
o University in General
o Athletics Programs
o Foundation
4:00 p.m. Conclude Afternoon Session
4:10 p.m. Closed Session
July 15, 2016 – Citizens Bank Conference Room, 127 S. Side Square, Macomb, IL
7:45 a.m. Coffee
8:00 a.m. Open Friday Retreat
Review of schedule for the day
8:15 a.m. Utilizing Alumni for Outreach and Support
- Board and Student Roles
- Strengthening Development and Outreach Efforts
9:15 a.m. Board Role and Responsibilities
- Review of Current Roles and Responsibilities Documents/Update
- Decision making, Roberts Rules and Understanding Implications
- Strengthening Communications at this Critical Time
o Ground Rules and Expectations of Each Other
o Resolving Conflicts/Making Decisions if Conflicts Arise
10:15 am Importance of Fundraising
o Role of Trustees
o Staff Support, and Role of the Colleges and Deans
o Financial Contributions
o Donor Development
- Review of 2015-16 Report Card
- Operations and Plans for the next 12 months (Committees, Information Needs, Other)
10:30 a.m. Board Goals for the Coming Year- 2016-17
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. President’s Annual Review
- Developing goals, criteria
- Goals
o Interviews
- Timing and elements of the process
- Committee
11:55 a.m. Next steps
Closing comments – Chair Early and President Thomas
12:00 p.m. Adjourn and Lunch
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