WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-QUAD CITIES:
Growth, Innovation, and Entrepreneurism
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... i
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................ ii
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................... iii
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities ........................................................................................................1
The Faculty and Staff of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities ...................................................1
Fiscal Year 2015 Goals and Accomplishments ................................................................................3
Goal 1: Support Growth .......................................................................................................3
Goal 2: Support Mentoring ..................................................................................................6
Goal 3: Increase Community Awareness and Engagement .................................................7
Goal 4: Support University Planning .................................................................................10
Goal 5: Support Diversity and Internationalization ...........................................................13
Goal 6: Increase Efficiency ................................................................................................21
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Enhancements and Internal Reallocations .............................................21
Fiscal Year 2016 Plans....................................................................................................................22
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Requests .................................................................................................22
University Planning......................................................................................................................................27
The Staff of University Planning ....................................................................................................27
Fiscal Year 2015 Goals and Accomplishments ..............................................................................27
Goal 1: Support University Accreditation .........................................................................27
Goal 2: Provide Accountability Reporting ........................................................................28
Goal 3: Keep Higher Values in Higher Education at the Forefront of the University.......29
Goal 4: Keep The Long Term Plan at the Forefront of the University ..............................29
Goal 5: Chronicle Macomb Campus Master Plan Success ................................................29
Goal 6: Implement the Quad Cities Campus Master Plan .................................................29
Goal 7: Support University Surveys ..................................................................................30
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Enhancements and Internal Reallocations .............................................30
Fiscal Year 2016 Plans....................................................................................................................30
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request ...................................................................................................31
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................32
Appendices ...................................................................................................................................................33
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List of Tables and Appendences
Table 1: Accomplishments Summary .......................................................................................................... iii
Table 2: Total Headcount Enrollment at Illinois Public Universities, Fall 2010 and Fall 2014 ....................3
Table 3: Status of Agreements between Western Illinois University and Community College Partners ......5
Table 4: First Year and Overall Retention Rates ...........................................................................................7
Table 5: Quad Cities Facilities Implementation Team II Membership .......................................................12
Table 6: Quad Cities Art Membership .........................................................................................................12
Table 7: Phase III Programming Team Membership ...................................................................................13
Table 8: Riverfront Annex Planning Team Membership .............................................................................13
Table 9: Quad Cities Conference Presenters ................................................................................................15
Table 10: Quad Cities International Presenters ............................................................................................18
Table 11: Quad Cities Authors.....................................................................................................................18
Table 12: Quad Cities Leaders in Professional Organizations ....................................................................19
Appendix A: WIU-QC Implementation of Goals and Priorities in Higher Values in Higher Education ....34
Appendix B: WIU-QC Implementation of the Growing Our Two Campuses Special Emphasis ...............45
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Executive Summary
The Division of Quad Cities and Planning is comprised of 154 highly qualified and equally
dedicated employees. We support the academic mission and service operations of Western
Illinois University by successfully advancing six shared goals and priorities.
Table 1
Fiscal Year 2015 Accomplishments Summary
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Goal 1: Support Growth
• Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is
the fastest growing public university in
Illinois, with average ACT scores that
exceed state and national averages of
college bound students.
Goal 4: Support University Planning
• Riverfront Campus Phase II opened on
time and under budget.
Goal 2: Support Mentoring
• Western Illinois University’s Culture of
Mentoring is recognized as a national best
practice by the Commission for Commuter
and Adult Student Learning
Goal 5: Increase Diversity
• Total minority student enrollment and
minority student enrollment as a percent of
total student enrollment are at historic
peaks.
Goal 3: Increase Community Engagement
• Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
received $1.7 million in gifts and pledges
during Fiscal Year 2015.
Goal 6: Increase Efficiency
• Partnerships with Renew Moline and the
City of Moline result in over $82 million in
cost savings for the University, and support
economic development for our host
community.
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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-QUAD CITIES:
Growth, Innovation, and Entrepreneurism
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities serves 1,523 students and provides 45 degree and certificate
programs. Sixty-seven faculty and 22 graduate assistants represent the Colleges of Arts and Sciences,
Business and Technology, Education and Human Services, Fine Arts and Communication, and University
Libraries.
Sixty-four staff members, two Volunteer In Service to America members, and one graduate assistant
support Planning and Student Affairs, Development, Facilities, Security, Marketing and Public Relations,
WQPT-Quad Cities Public Television, Technology, and the Office of the Vice President.
With a very highly talented and dedicated faculty and staff, we continue to achieve our goals through
planning, conservative fiscal management, collaboration, and partnerships1.
The Faculty and Staff of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
We showcase the very best of Western Illinois University: Employees committed to student success and
advancing the vision, mission, values, goals, and priorities of the University. In Fiscal Year 2015 we
welcomed 12 new employees.
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Matthew Beck, Instructor, Counselor Education. Matthew earned his master's degree in
Counselor Education from Western Illinois University. He is currently working on his doctoral
degree at the University of Iowa.
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Jeff Calhoun, Director, University Technology-Quad Cities. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics from Western Illinois University. He previously worked for Campus Information
Technologies and Educational Services at the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign.
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Tony Campagna, Building Service Worker. Tony is a graduate of United Township High School.
He previously worked at KVF Quad Corp as a Powder Coat Supervisor.
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Amber Dicosola, Graduate Assistant, Student Affairs. Amber graduated from Western Illinois
University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is in the Counselor
Education program, focusing on Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Debbie Kepple-Mamros, Assistant to the Vice President for Quad Cities and Planning. Debbie
has a Master's of Arts from the University of London. She previously worked at Graceland
University in Lamoni, IA, as Director of Institutional Research.
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Carol Marquardsen, Office Support Specialist. Carol earned her Bachelors of Art degree in
History from Saint Ambrose University, where she volunteered with Special Collections on the
digitization of the Pacem in Terris Award Archive.
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Rebecca Moreno-Bell, Instructor, Counselor Education. Rebecca earned her master's degree in
Counselor Education from Western Illinois University.
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Bryan Ragle, Faculty Assistant, Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab. Bryan earned a Bachelor of
Science in Engineering from Western Illinois University.
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This Report is based on Annual Reports made by areas reporting to the Vice President for Quad Cities and
Planning. Supplemental materials presented in this report are available at www.wiu.edu/qc/about/reports.php
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Ralph Turner, Grounds worker. Ralph is a graduate of Iowa State University. He previously
retired from the Rock Island Arsenal as an Information Technology Specialist.
Kris Wesley, Building Service Worker. Kris is a graduate of Charleston High School. He was
previously employed at Plastic Production Company as a Machine Operator.
Haley Wikoff, Instructor, Counselor Education. Haley earned her master's degree in Counselor
Education from Western Illinois University. She will begin working on her doctoral degree from
the University of Iowa this fall.
Pam Young, Office Support Specialist. Pam is a graduate of Fort Madison (IA) High School. She
was previously employed at Black Hawk College and worked in the English as a Second
Language program.
We also celebrated the distinguished careers of 11 employees for a combined 175 years of service to the
University. Congratulations to Jacquelyn Holan for 30 years of service; Georg Gunzenhauser on 25 years;
Jim Patterson on 20 years; Bill Brewer, Jean Kenney, Carla Paciotto, and Padmaja Pillutla on 15 years;
and to Scott Brouette, Lloyd Kilmer, Kristi Mindrup, and Joe Rives for 10 years each.
From our newest employee to our most seasoned professional, we are committed to advancing academic
excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility.
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Joe Ackerman, Ralph Turner, and Steve Whan completed annual pesticide training.
Bill Brewer completed recertification of his Asbestos Designer license and required continuing
education for his architecture licensure and LEED AP certification.
Emily Brooks will earn a Master's of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from
Western Illinois University this spring.
Scott Brouette received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for the Western Illinois
University-Quad Cities AmeriCorps program this spring.
Chris Brown continues working on her B.A. in English.
Heather Calvert is pursuing a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and
Technology and Master’s degree in Museum Studies.
Noelle Ebert was named December 2014 Civil Service Employee of the Month, is pursuing a
second master’s degree in Museum Studies from Western Illinois University, and was invited into
Phi Kappa Phi.
Jean Kenney will receive certification from the Quad Cities Professional Development Network
in May.
Christi Monson is pursuing a post baccalaureate certificate and master’s degree in Instructional
Design and Technology from Western Illinois University.
Mary Pruess was elected to the University Licensee Association Board.
Liz Smith is pursuing a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Western Illinois University.
Kenny Wheeler received the Council of Academic Advisers Advisor of the Month award.
Curtis Williams was selected as the Council of Administrative Personnel’s Employee of the Year.
The staff of WQPT received a Certification of Appreciation from Association of the United States
Army for its Embracing Our Military initiative.
WQPT was named as a Commemorative Partner for the Department of Defense’s 50th
Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War.
These accomplishments are in addition to faculty and staff promotions, tenure, professional achievement
awards, and sabbaticals earned in the last year.
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Dr. Christine Anderson earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in Curriculum
and Instruction.
Dr. Carrie Alexander-Albritton earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in
Counselor Education.
Dr. Kevin Diehl earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in Accounting and
Finance.
Dr. Doug Druckenmiller received a sabbatical.
Dr. Everett Hamner earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in English and
Journalism.
Dr. Andrea Hyde earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in Educational Studies.
Dr. Debbie Lee earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in Curriculum and
Instruction.
Dr. Dan Malachuk received a sabbatical and was a Fulbright Scholar.
Dr. Jim Rabcuk was named Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Liz Smith was promoted to Office Support Associate.
Dr. Emeric Solymossy will receive a sabbatical for academic year 2015-2016.
Dr. Carol Webb earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in Educational Studies.
Fiscal Year 2015 Goals and Accomplishments
Our accomplishments focus on six campus goals set in 2008 to advance the vision, mission, and priorities
of Higher Values in Higher Education.
Goal 1: Support expansion of academic programs and service operations:
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Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is the fastest growing Illinois public university for the last five
years, with a fall 2014 average ACT score of 24.2 for new freshmen, well above state and national
averages for college bound students (20.7 and 21.0 respectively.)
Table 2
Total Headcount Enrollment at Illinois Public Universities
Fall 2010 and Fall 2014
Fall
2010
WIU-QC
UIS
GSU
UIC
UIUC
SIUE
ISU
SIUC
WIU-M
NEIU
NIU
EIU
CSU
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5,174
5,660
27,850
43,862
14,133
21,134
20,037
11,224
11,746
23,850
11,630
7,362
Difference
2014
1,523
5,431
5,776
27,692
43,603
13,972
20,615
17,989
9,935
10,275
20,611
8,913
5,211
Number
162
257
116
-158
-259
-161
-519
-2,048
-1,289
-1,471
-3,239
-2,717
-2,151
Percent
11.9%
5.0%
2.0%
-0.6%
-0.6%
-1.1%
-2.5%
-10.2%
-11.5%
-12.5%
-13.6%
-23.4%
-29.2%
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Successful enrollment growth results from new educational opportunities, coordination, partnerships, and
aggressive marketing. Academic Affairs established new minors in Computer-Mediated Communication
and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and the University’s first Ph.D. program-in
Environmental Science in academic year 2014-2015. Academic Affairs also established minors in
Spanish and Event Planning and Management, the B.S. in Bilingual/Bicultural Education, and offering a
Masters in College Student Personnel in the Quad Cities for academic year 2015-2016. Additionally, the
MBA program is available fully on-line and the Provost approved hybrid classes in the executive College
Student Personnel program, and the anticipated Community and Economic Development program.
Michelle Aurand coordinates a successful Honors program that has grown from 12 to 28 active
participants in the last year. Welcome letters and brochures to honors eligible students, dinners, attending
Discover Western open house programs, setting up a table outside of the food vendors in the Goldfarb
Atrium, visiting University100 classes, planning a Student Research Conference, attending Faculty
Council, conducting e-mail campaigns, and revitalizing the WIU-QC Honors Advisory Board has
successfully improved student recruitment.
Supporting academic planning, Drs. Mindrup, Rabchuk, Werner, McGinty, Wozniak, and Emily Pitz
designed a feasibility survey for Sociology; Dr. Rives was the primary author in the University’s Change
Request to the Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for
approval to establish the Ph.D. in environmental sciences; and Dr. Mindrup will begin teaching a College
Student Personnel leadership course in fall 2015.
To meet student demand, the Quad Cities Scheduling Team (Drs. Mindrup, Evans, Kilmer, Patterson, and
Rabchuk) meets early during the schedule build process to review draft Quad Cities course offerings and
schedules. The Team makes recommendations to departments for schedule adjustments to maximize
student enrollment by eliminating potential conflicts and suggesting days and times that meet student
need and compliment existing course offerings.
Lois Retherford worked with academic departments and assistant deans to process 1,354 course changes.
She also processed 1,232 meeting, 462 videoconference, and 110 computer lab reservations. Leslie Mose
proctored 771 exams during fall 2014.
Working with area high schools and community colleges, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has
been able to increase enrollment and support the community goal of recruiting and retaining regional
talent. Curtis Williams served as Western Illinois University-Quad Cities’ point person for first dual
enrollment agreement with a high school. Four students from Rivermont Collegiate Academy completed
classes at both institutions during their senior year. Curtis and Dr. Rives visited 19 local high schools to
increase awareness of the Special High School Admissions Program, Linkages, and Western
Commitment Scholarship programs with principals, guidance counselors, and other school personnel.
Dr. Rives assisted Dr. Hardy in achieving new Honors Agreements with Highland Community College
and Carl Sandburg College. New Linkages, Reverse Transfer, and Degree Guides were formed with
Highland and Sauk Valley College; and Recreation, Park and Tourism completed an articulation
agreement with Kirkwood Community College.
Curtis Williams worked with financial aid to revise/update consortium agreements between Western
Illinois University, Black Hawk College, Carl Sandburg College, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges,
Highland Community College, and Sauk Valley College.
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All of these new and revised agreements demonstrate progress on meeting the multi-year goal of
completing comprehensive regional community college alliances. In academic year 2012-2013, 13 of 31
of the priorities below (42%) were completed or in progress. The total rises to 68% for academic year
2014-2015. As a result of these partnerships, freshmen and sophomore enrollment at Western Illinois
University-Quad Cities increased by 22 students or 19.8 percent, from 111 in fall 2012 to 133 in fall
2014.
Table 3
Status of Agreements Between Western Illinois University
And Community College Partners
Linkages
Black Hawk
Carl Sandburg
Eastern Iowa
Highland
Illinois Valley
Kirkwood
Rock Valley
Sauk Valley
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2013-2014
Reverse
Transfer
Honor's
N/A
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Degree
Guides
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IP
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Further building regional alliances, Drs. Carter, Rives, and Joani Wilson led development of a reverse
transfer agreement that allows students to earn a B.A in General Studies from Western Illinois University
and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in an accelerated manner.
Tami Seitz and Karin Chouinard increased university awareness and visibility through campus branding,
emphasis on quality, and extension into target marketing. These efforts have proven successful. Tami and
Karin received a national award, placing in the top 5% of 900 colleges and universities nationally.
With the opening of Phase II, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities now has its own permanent,
university location, instead of being known as the campus in the “Old IBM building” or “Old John Deere
Building.” Quad Cities Marketing, Facilities, and Technology partnered to create a user-friendly,
accessible, and branded campus, giving first and lasting quality impressions.
Illuminated signs, banners, wall clings, flags, exterior screens pronounce Western Illinois University and
the commitment to Higher Values in Higher Education. New kiosks provide way finding. Marketing
“artwork” (including framed BOT photos, READ posters, LEED Certification, framed news articles, and
donor recognition plaques) provides additional evidence of what is important to the University.
Three new television commercials, also used on the web and in social media, highlight the academic
programs, location, facilities, and diverse student population of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.
Similar themes are used in mobile advertising with the Quad Cities Times, WQAD, KLJB, and KWQC.
Marketing efforts are expanding into discipline-specific areas. Television advertisements on Cosmos and
The Journey align the University with an audience interested in education. The College of Business and
Technology has also started a marketing campaign for the on-line MBA.
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A community based Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Marketing and Public Relations Advisory
Group provides advice and feedback on these and many more initiatives. Quad Cities Marketing will
continue to be reliant on this group during academic year 2015-2016.
Goal 2: Increasing opportunities for student, faculty, and staff engagement: The Quad Cities
Culture of Mentoring
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Culture of Mentoring is a nationally recognized good practice in
student affairs.
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Dr. Mindrup and Audrey Adamson presented a session about infusing mentoring into the culture
of a commuter campus. The ACPA Commission for Commuter and Adult Student Learners
sponsored the program “More Than a Place to Park” to highlight good practices in serving
students who commute to campus.
New Student Orientation focuses on student and faculty engagement. Student Affairs and Admissions
staff hosted four new student orientation events that introduced 221 students (153 undergraduate and 68
graduate) to Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.
Audrey Adamson and Scott Brouette teach Quad Cities sections of University 100. Students are required
to meet with a faculty or staff mentor outside of class, and engage in guided conversations designed to
identify possible opportunities and challenges to the first year experience.
Students are invited to participate in 27 student organizations. Each organization has a faculty and/staff
mentor to assist in programming and events. CORE@WIUQC (Career Oriented Reflection Experience)
includes a unique opportunity for student workers and their supervisor/mentor to discuss ways that oncampus employment contributes to college and career goals. The program is currently under review for
additional mentoring enhancements.
Mentoring is also provided in programming and services. Temia Rice and Pam Young serve as the first
point of contact for general inquiries, and provide assistance in campus referrals, textbook collections,
walk-in appointments, and parking permit sales.
Heather Calvert provides financial aid workshops, resources, and advisement. Her efforts resulted in early
student application for the FAFSA, and a tripling the number of student teaching applicants for the Doris
and Victor Day scholarship.
Within the Career Development Center, Audrey Adamson provided 11 class presentations, 12 career
preparation workshops, and 175 individual appointments. Audrey also hosted the September Fall
Business Career Fair. Representatives from 41 companies met with 114 students.
The strong mentoring relationships build community between students, faculty, and staff. And this sense
of community led to a year-long series of highly attended campus events, including Casino Night, Block
Party, WIU Homecoming in the Quad Cities, Angel Tree, Spring Cleanup, Fall We Care, and Western
Walks.
With successful mentoring and a highly engaged campus community, student retention rates continue to
improve. We are serving more students and they are being more successful.
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Table 4
First Year and Overall Retention Rates
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Fall 2011 Cohort
First-Year Rates
New Freshmen
New Transfers
Overall Rates
All Undergraduates
All Graduates
Fall 2013 Cohort
Number
Pet Retained
Number
Pct. Retained
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177
48.3%
70.1%
39
293
63.2%
74.4%
734
637
81.0%
70.0%
961
540
84.5%
83.0%
Faculty and staff mentoring opportunities are available at the departmental and college level, and from
programs and services offered by the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research and Human
Resources. Additionally, the Quad Cities Research and Scholarship Symposium provides interdisciplinary
feedback for scholarship in progress, and institutional membership in the Quad Cities Professional
Development Network provides access to resources and support in instruction, supervision, and
leadership.
Mentoring is providing expertise, leadership, and service to the campus and university communities. Dick
Janoski was appointed the new College of Education and Human Services Advisory Board, and as
Chairperson of the University Professionals of Illinois Safety Committee. This Committee identifies
safety and security risks and vulnerabilities on both campuses and makes cost-effective recommendations
to Administration, with the goal of becoming one of the safest universities in the United States. Dr. Lloyd
Kilmer conducted strategic planning/mission-vision processes for the College of Education and Human
Services, and a mission process with Counselor Education and Health Sciences-Social Work.
Dr. Padmaja Pillutla served as Faculty Council Chairperson. Other members of the Executive Committee
were Drs. Christine Anderson, Suzanne Bailey, Everett Hamner, Dan Malachuk, Sharon Maroney,
Tammy Werner, and Brendon Young, along with Joan Baril, Tom Finley, and Pam White. Audrey
Adamson represents the campus on the Council of Administrative Personnel. Alison Shook and Steve
Whan do the same for the Civil Service Employees Council. Nico Mareno is the President of the Student
Government Association.
Campus events and recognition ceremonies reinforce a campus culture that values and celebrates
mentoring, community, and professional growth. These events include the Annual Fall Barbeque; Student
Recognition Ceremony; fall commencement reception, and spring commencement ceremony.
Our annual Years of Service Celebration recognizes four employees who each represent one of the four
core values of Western Illinois University. In April 2014, Dr. Susan Stewart received the award for
academic excellence, Dr. Kristi Mindrup and Bill Brewer for educational opportunity, Emily Brooks for
personal growth, and Dr. Jeanette Thomas for social responsibility. Janet Mathis of ReNew Moline
received a special award for espousing all four core values of the University.
Goal 3: Increase community awareness and engagement
Strong working relationships with the media, active local board participation, and the
programming/outreach of WQPT increases community awareness. Tami Seitz maintains outstanding
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working relationships with local and regional media. Between April 1, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Quad
Cities Online featured 259 news articles about Western. This includes articles about scholarship
recipients, expert perspectives, degree programs, Riverfront Campus, alumni accomplishments, and
editorials in support of the University.
Vice President Rives serves on six boards: Quad Cities Presidents and Chancellors Council, Quad-Cities
Graduate Study Center (Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Academic Council), Renew
Moline (Chair of the Project Management Team), Quad Cities Airport Authority, Quad Cities Chamber of
Commerce’s Regional Opportunities Council (Steering Team Member), and Achieve Quad Cities.
Members of the Quad Cities Administrative Team (Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Bill Brewer, Chris Brown, Kassie
Daly, Debbie Kepple-Marmos, Paul Plagenz, Mary Pruess, Tami Seitz, and Curtis Williams) serve on 15
local boards:
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Boys and Girls Club
Creative Arts Academy Advisory Board
Davenport Network for Community and
School Partnerships
Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce
Moline Rotary Club
PR Network of the Quad Cities
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Quad Cities Career Connection Board
Quad Cities College Consortium
Quad Cities Minority Partnership
Quad Cities Scholars
Quad Cities Sports Authority
Renew Moline
United Neighbors
Assistant Dean Kilmer serves on the Davenport Community School District’s Blue Ribbon Panel on
Technology and the Drop-out Prevention Taskforce, and provided a mission session for the Mississippi
Bend Area Education Agency. Assistant Dean Patterson is the President of the Quad-City Foreign Trade
Zone #133, and serves Implementation Committee of the Quad Cities Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation Hub for the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.
Quad Cities staff members support 19 organizations and activities:
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Dress for Success Quad Cities
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and
Western Illinois
Logan Elementary Parent Teacher
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Mercer County Historical Society
Mercer County Home and Community
Education Group
Mercer County Rhubarb Festival
Moline Park and Recreation
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Peniel and Old Brick Cemetery
Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra
Quad Cities Theatre Workshop Board
Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness
River Bend Food Bank
Riverssance Art Festival
The District Theatre Boards
United Way Quad Cities
Venus Envy Art Exhibition
Women’s Connection
WQPT serves a potential regional viewing audience of 600,000 residents in northwest Illinois and eastern
Iowa. The station provides local programming, service to early childhood education, and military friendly
programming.
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Local programming was expanded through 16 Stories of Service and 24 Arsenal History Minutes. The
Station added The Whitney Reynolds Show, with 24 weekly programs. Each program is local to Illinois
and includes a related Quad Cities segment. These programs joined weekly production of The Cities with
Jim Mertens, Hola America! specials, and weekly Out and About community calendar segments. The
Station also produced three new documentaries, with the number of attendees at community premier
screenings indicated parenthetically.
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Unforgettable Lessons from the Holocaust features the collection of Holocaust library materials
available to middle school teachers at WIU-QC’s library, a legacy inspired by friends and
families of former student Jeff Liebovitz (100).
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The Making of A Green River explores the development and performance of a locally produced
stage play about the impact of PTSD on a soldier, his family, and community (35).
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Letters Home to Hero Street presents the story of WWII and Korean War sacrifice by Hispanic
soldiers from Silvis, Illinois (500).
Early childhood education initiatives include AmeriCorps, educational programs, and Imagination
Station. The AmeriCorps-Early Childhood program received second year funding, and placed 18 WIU
students in Quad Cities early learning centers. The program was expanded to include the Illinois and Iowa
Quad Cities, and builds upon PBS’ Ready To Learn model. First year results from 250 preschool children
shows increased literacy rates by 49%--well above the target improvement rate of 15%.
More than 400 Kindergarten-3rd graders entered stories in local PBS Kids’ Writers Contest, with 13
community readers and five judges selecting 16 winners in the Quad Cities area. The 2014 Quad Cities
third grade winner, Paul Schwartz, placed second in the national PBS Writers Contest. Three hundred and
seventy-five early educators attended the Ready to Learn Conference held on Riverfront Campus,
featuring 24 workshops (7 conducted by WIU faculty and staff). WQPT staff completed over 40
classroom visits to First Book Club sites, and are on target to distribute 5,000 children’s books through
First Club workshops and events.
Imagination Station, a family event held on Riverfront Campus, featured learning “stations” hosted by 10
different PBS characters and PBS Kids host Mr. Steve. Additionally, Dr. Logan hosted a Sid the Science
Kid station, and America’s Test Kitchen was present. The event attracted 200 volunteers and 2,000
attendees.
Through Embracing Our Military and the support of 80 partners, WQPT sponsored over 100 hours of
programming regarding essential contributions of the military and veterans to our community. The
Station also hosted a Military and Military Spouse Workforce Symposium in November for 110 attendees
and 45 employers.
Building on Western Illinois University’s military friendly designation and tradition, Western Illinois
University-Quad Cities sponsored a Military night at a Quad Cities River Bandits game, offering military
students and families’ free admission; the second annual Veteran’s Breakfast; and a Military Holiday
message on WHBF/CBS 4.
Services to veterans and military personnel were expanded. Shirley DeLeon and Grace Barnett opened the
Veterans Resource Center. Jacquelyn Holan, Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Chris Brown, Alison Shook,
Christopher David, Michael Weinrich, Leslie Mose, and Carol Margurdsen expanded CLEP and DSST
testing to military and civilian personnel from one day per week at the Rock Island Arsenal to six days
per week on campus.
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Hosting high profile events, providing access to facilities, and supporting/advancing civic priorities
further advances community engagement. Members of the Quad Cities community were invited to the
State of The University Address by President Thomas, annual Scholarship Breakfast pairing donors with
recipients, Minority Scholarship Appeal, Champagne on the Rocks, University Theme Speaker,
Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Hallwas Lecture, Environmental Summit, Spring Commencement that
also aired on WQPT, and the June Western Illinois University Board of Trustees meeting.
At the same time, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities hosted over 250 organizations, agencies, and
events. Members of Deere and Company and the Rock Island Arsenal were the most frequent guests on
campus. When guests are on campus, we provide tours and promotional materials as a means for
community members to learn more about the University.
In addition to hosting guests, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will continue to use external
advisory boards to advance planning and community support. This includes the five member Quad Cities
Marketing Advisory Board, 15 member WQPT Board, and the 33 member Quad Cities and Planning
Advisory Board.
By increasing community awareness and engagement, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has
benefited from approximately $1.7 million in Fiscal Year 2015 giving and pledges (as of April 1, 2015).
This total includes $971,000 for campus growth, scholarships, and facilities, and an additional $784,000
for WQPT.
These amounts may go even higher before the end of the fiscal year. There is $286,000 in pending
requests for AmeriCorps, scholarships, and physics equipment. WQPT and the College of Education and
Human Services have also submitted a $1.25 million request to the Carver Foundation to apply PBS
Learning Media Resources to area schools.
Paul Plagenz continues to build on the culture of philanthropy for and with the campus community. His
accomplishments include initiating the Quad Cities Area Alumni Annual Campaign (Phone-A-Thon),
receiving nine pieces of artwork from the Kone corporate collection and 24 prints from the Epperly art
collection, hosting dedications of the Modern Woodman and Geneseo Rooms, raising the total of the
value of gifts received from the annual Faculty and Staff Campaign by $2,800, and introducing the smallmid size Businesses Campaign.
Goal 4: Supporting university planning to the best of our abilities
Appendix A presents the contributions of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities students, faculty, and
staff in continuing successful implementation of Higher Values in Higher Education. We have
implemented 89 of the priorities in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Appendix B shows continuing successful implementation of the Growing Our Two Campuses Special
Emphasis that was part of the University’s re-affirmation of accreditation in 2012. Thirty-three of the 49
priorities (67%) are completed/ongoing initiatives, 13 (27%) are in progress, and only three (6%) have not
yet been started or have been placed on-hold.
Following Phase II of the Campus Master Plan, Phase I opened for fall 2014 classes. Additionally,
property from 60th Street has been transferred to Macomb or Central Management Services, a QC-Art
Committee has been established, the Phase III Programming Study is complete, and a team is currently
planning for construction and furnishing of Riverfront Annex.
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The Quad Cities Facilities Implementation Team (QC FIT), chaired by Dr. Kristi Mindrup and Bill
Brewer, planned and implemented all aspects of the campus move from 60th Street and Phase I to Phase
II. QC FIT held 125 meetings with stakeholders and subject matter experts to plan and conduct the
campus move.
By the end of spring 2014, QC FIT successfully planned, researched, and selected items to furnish
100,000 square feet of space, with 82 offices, 16 instructional classrooms, six video conference rooms,
eight science laboratories, five conference rooms, and a number of programmed and informal spaces. Dr.
Mindrup met individually with 144 employees to assign offices according to Quad Cities Guiding
Principles (rank, years of employment, and proximity to the discipline/function), and Chris Brown
coordinated all campus purchasing.
In preparing to move, we had to address an extraordinary circumstance. Facilities had to implement the
Campus Flood Protection Plan to protect Riverfront Campus from the sixth highest flood crest in the
Quad Cities history. However, the elements did not delay progress. Seven sequences of faculty and staff
office moves began on July 28th and continued through mid-August.
QC FIT strategically sequenced moves according to the Phase II project construction schedule. All
moves were completed on schedule, allowing faculty and staff to unpack and organize new spaces prior to
the start of the semester.
Physical moves to Phase II included faculty and staff offices, student affairs center, Quad Cities Testing
Center, US Bank Writing Center, counselor education laboratories, science education laboratories,
curriculum and instruction materials, WQPT, storage items, and the entire collection and inventory of the
WIU-Quad Cities Library.
Work continued after successful moving and grand opening. With expanded scope and geography on
campus, QC FIT introduced new protocol for guest parking permits, laboratory safety, and revision and
documentation of contracted security services post orders in consultation with the Office of Public Safety
and Securitas.
Alison Shook, Chris Brown, Jean Kenney, Emily Pitz, Liz Smith, Amanda Bergeson, Temia Rice, Leslie
Mose, Carol Marquarsen established new procedures for mail delivery, university vehicle reservations,
classroom facilitator materials, office supply inventory, and the testing center.
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Table 5
Quad Cities Facilities Implementation Team II Membership
Bill Brewer
Kristi Mindrup
Andrea Allison
Suzanne Bailey
Amanda Bergeson
Chris Brown
Karin Chouinard
Christopher David
Tom Finley
Lloyd Kilmer
Debbie Lee
Charles Lydeard
Jim Patterson
Jim Rabchuk
Lois Retherford
Dan Romano
Allison Shook
Erskine Smith
Jeanette Thomas
Tammy Werner
Steve Whan
Curtis Williams
Assistant Director, Facilities Management/Co-Chair
Assistant Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning/Co-Chair
Research and Instruction Consultant, Quad Cities Technology
Associate Professor, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Office Support Associate, WQPT
Administrative Aide, Office of the Vice President for Quad Cities
Instructional Technology Systems Manager, Quad Cities Technology
Assistant Director, Quad Cities Technology
Instructor, WIU-QC Library
Assistant Dean, College of Education and Human Services
Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Chairperson, Biological Sciences
Assistant Dean, College of Business and Technology
Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Admissions/Records Officer, Quad Cities Admissions
Director, University Technology
Office Manager, Quad Cities Administration
Dean, College of Education and Human Services
Professor, Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Facilities Manager, Quad Cities Facilities
Associate Director, Quad Cities Student Services
With the move complete, Facilities continues to support 60th Street, and will continue to do so until the
former campus is sold. This support includes HVAC, parking lot, and exterior lighting repairs; roof
maintenance; security surveillance; and landscape care.
At the same time, the campus community is now working on the further activation of campus spaces. QCArt has been established to collect campus input about art, evaluate potential interior and exterior campus
spaces to display visual art, develop interdisciplinary zones for visual art exhibition, and to consider art
within other contexts such as campus signage, identity, and branding.
Table 6
Quad Cities Art Membership
Bill Brewer
Kristi Mindrup
Joan Baril
Heather Calvert
Dana Densberger
Noel Ebert
Fred Isele
Dan Malachuk
Paul Plagenz
Alison Shook
Pam White
Assistant Director, Facilities Management/Co-Chair
Assistant Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning/Co-Chair
Instructor, Management and Marketing
Financial Aid Adviser Manager
Graduate Student, Museum Studies
Library Specialist
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Associate Professor, English and Journalism
Director, Development
Office Manager
Instructor, Museum Studies
Attention also continues on Phase III. Bill Brewer and Dr. Kristi Mindrup chaired the Phase III
Programming Study Team that worked with Holabird and Root and the campus community to design an
84,000 square foot innovation center, focusing on interdisciplinary learning environments and science
laboratories.
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Table 7
Phase III Programming Team Membership
Bill Brewer
Kristi Mindrup
Marcia Carter
Tim Dietz
Lindsay Fender
Sue Martinelli-Fernandez
Steve Nelson
Jim Patterson
Bill Pratt
Mary Pruess
Lois Retherford
Jim Schmidt
Lori Turner
Roger Viadero
Michael Weinrich
Curtis Williams
Assistant Director, Facilities Management/Chair
Assistant Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning/Co-Chair
Assistant Dean, College of Education and Human Services
Illinois Capital Development Board
Assistant to the Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Renew Moline
Assistant Dean, College of Business and Technology
Director, Engineering Program
Director, WQPT
Admissions/Records Officer, Quad Cities Admissions
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
City of Moline Alderman
Director, Institute for Environmental Studies
Instructional Technology Systems Manager, Quad Cities Technology
Associate Director, Quad Cities Student Services
Building momentum for Phase III, Drs. Rabchuk, Mindrup, and Bill Brewer repurposed Quad Cities
Complex Room 1122 for physics. Additionally, the University has requested Illinois Capital
Development Board approval to use excess funds from Phases I and II and the allocated funds by former
Governor Quinn to construct and furnish a Riverfront Annex to accommodate enrollment growth and
associated economic development in engineering, engineering technology, and the sciences. A Riverfront
Annex Planning Team has been charged with engaging in Annex planning.
Table 8
Riverfront Annex Planning Team Membership
Joe Rives
Bill Brewer
Ray Diez
Sue Martinelli-Fernandez
Kristi Mindrup
Kathy Neumann
Jim Patterson
Bill Polley
Bill Pratt
Jim Rabchuk
Jim Schmidt
Roger Viadero
Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning/Chair
Assistant Director, Facilities Management
Chairperson, Engineering Technology
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Vice President, Quad Cities and Planning
Interim Dean, College of Business and Technology
Assistant Dean, College of Business and Technology
Associate Dean, College of Business and Technology
Director, Engineering Program
Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Director, Institute for Environmental Sciences
Finally, Dr. Rives, Paul Plagenz, Jamie Lange, and Mary Pruess led successful external fundraising for
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, raising over $1.7 million from individual, corporate, foundation,
and in kind gifts during Fiscal Year 2015.
Goal 5: Supporting diversity and internationalization
Total minority student enrollment and minority student enrollment as a percent of total student
enrollment are at historic peaks. Our successful recruitment strategies emphasize early and repeated
awareness of Western Illinois University, positive student experiences, and a culture valuing diversity.
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Early awareness and exposure to Western Illinois University for students and parents (who are also
potential students) begins with outreach efforts of WQPT. First Book Club, AmeriCorps, Kids Writing
Contest, and Imagination Station are examples of early engagement opportunities with lasting
impressions of the quality and opportunity that Western Illinois University accords.
Throughout the student’s experience in elementary and secondary school, students are exposed to
Western Illinois University students, interns, and alumni who are teachers and practicing educational
professionals. There are 18 AmeriCorps members serving 250 preschool children in educational locations
throughout the Quad Cities. The College of Education and Human Services fall 2014 Quad Cities
enrollment includes 201 undergraduate and 321 graduate students. Of these totals, 35 (or 18%) of the
undergraduate students and 35 (or 11%) of the graduate students were minority students.
Quad Cities faculty and staff participate in community boards that focus on the recruitment and retention
of traditionally underrepresented students to higher education. Curtis Williams serves on the Quad Cities
Minority Partnership, Quad Cities Scholars, and the Quad Cities College Consortium. Both Curtis and
Scott Brouette represent the University on Quad Citians Affirming Diversity. Examples of college-bound
activities sponsored by these organizations include SMET activities in local schools, math and science
academies, ACT preparation workshops, and other social and educational events.
Complementing these activities, Student Affairs co-hosted the Quad Cities Minority Conference and
College Fair. Paul Plagenz hosted our second annual Minority Scholarship Appeal; and Student Affairs
co-sponsored the Bi-State Diversity Conference for Students with Disabilities.
Aggressive target marketing also supports student recruitment. We advertise on Black Entertainment
Television and provide Spanish advertisements in local newspapers. We support the Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Director serves on the Quad Cities and Planning External
Advisory Board, and WQPT airs Hola America specials focusing on special issues for the local Hispanic
community.
With these successful efforts, total minority student enrollment by 95 students or 65 percent in the last
five years. As a result total minority student enrollment increased from 11.5% of total student enrollment
in fall 2010 (147 minority students) to 17.0% of total student enrollment in fall 2014 (242 minority
students). We are enrolling more students in general and more minority students in particular.
We also enrolled students from 49 Illinois counties and 13 states. Fall 2014 enrollment includes 11
international students (up from four in fall 2013). International students are from China, India, Italy,
Mexico, Nepal, and Saudi Arabia.
The culture valuing diversity contributes to student success, and we are committed to increase student
persistence and completion rates. Fall-to-Fall retention rates of new first year undergraduate students are
62% for minority students and 71% for non-minority students.
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities emphasizes our commitments to diversity in campus displays and
programming. International flags representing the countries of international students attending and
employees working at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities adorn the Goldfarb Atrium. WQPT’s
second channel, Worldview features global perspectives, international news, and foreign programs in
English. Student Affairs hosted Mark Kiyimba, a Ugandan minister who spoke about LGBT rights in his
country.
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We provide co-curricular programs and services to a diverse array of stakeholders. A total of 265 students
participated in 25 student organizations during academic year 2014-2015. Two of these organizations
(The Edge-online newspaper and Society for Human Resource Management) are new and based on
student interest. Student Affairs sponsored 10 female student leaders attendance at the Iowa Women’s
Leadership Conference. Examples of diverse on-campus student events include:
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Cinco de Mayo
Dia de los Muertos
Black History Month
Safe Space Training
Pride Fest
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Coffeehouse Bash
Shedd Aquarium Trip
Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
Juneteenth Festival
LGBT Prom
Audrey Adamson provides testing accommodations, adaptive technology, and other in-and-out of class
accommodations to promote student success. During calendar year 2014, 39 students utilized disability
resource services, which is a 25% increase from the previous year. Audrey also meets monthly with the
University ADA committee and attends retreats and trainings.
As more individuals from diverse backgrounds continue to take advantage of our educational
opportunities, 27 Quad Cities faculty and staff presented regionally, nationally and internationally to
support recruitment, retention, academic excellence, and personal growth.
Table 9
Quad Cities Conference Presenters
Academic Year 2014-2015
Presenter(s)
Dr. Carrie Alexander-Albritton
Session
Transforming survivors voices into
assessments: A constructivist approach
to Narrative therapy
Organization
Association for Assessment in Research
and Counseling Conference
Advising Students for Social Justice
Integrating the DSM 5 into Counseling
Curriculum: Creative Teaching
Strategies
Regional North Central Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision
Conference
10 Techniques for Better Parenting
American Counseling Association
Audrey Adamson
Teaching Students How to Network
Career Professionals of Iowa
Audrey Adamson, Lindsay Fender, and
Curtis Williams
Dual Enrollment Partnerships that
Produce Results
Annual Conference of the Higher
Learning Commission-North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
Dr. Doug Druckenmiller
A Design Theory for Digital Habitats:
Building Virtual Communities of
Practice
Annual Hawaii International
Conference on System Sciences
Dr. Eric J. Faierson
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
at QCML
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Workshop
Developments in Laser Additive
Manufacturing at Quad City
Manufacturing Lab
Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop
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Table 9
-continuedPresenter(s)
Session
Organization
Dr. Dean Halverson
Developing Principal Internship
Guidelines
State meeting for Illinois institutions with
principal preparation programs.
Using Task Stream as an Electronic
Portfolio
Margaret Atwood’s Postapocalyptic NotScience Fiction
English Graduate Organization
conference
Atwood’s Madd Humanity
The Case of the Holy Sex Pillbox
The Work of Margaret Atwood
Symposium
Studying Yoga in Schools: Education
Professionals, Program Developers and
Researchers Share Stories from the
Field, Best Practices, and Answer Your
Questions
Yoga in the Schools Conference
Dr. Everett Hamner
Dr. Andrea Hyde
District-wide Yoga Programs: Focus on
Professional Development for Health
and Physical Education Teachers
Yoga at the Promise Program
Qualitative Program Evaluation
Transforming Education through Yoga
Service Week
Omega Institute
School Administrative Managers:
Helping Principals Make Time for
Instructional Leadership
National SAM Innovation Project,
Annual Conference
Instructional Practices Inventory
Training
Antioch, Creve Coeur, Galesburg, and
Quincy, Illinois
Dr. Sharon Maroney
What Educators Really Need to Know to
Make a Difference for Students with
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in
Behavior Disorders
Dr. Susan Massey
Cultural Comparison through Reading,
Writing, and Technology: A Framework
for Literacy Methods Courses
Annual Meeting of the Association of
Literacy Educators and Researchers
Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Audrey Adamson,
with Dr. Melissa Mahan
More Than a Place to Park
American College Personnel Association
Drs. Kristi Mindrup and Joe Rives
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities:
Behind the Scenes
National Association of Branch Campus
Administrators
Dr. Kristi Mindrup
College Student Learning and Outcomes
American Educational Research
Association
Dr. Rebecca Newgent
Using Your Creativity to Publish in
Counseling Outcome Research and
Evaluation
Association for Creativity in Counseling
The Relationship between Types of
Bullying/Victimization and
Internalization/Externalization Problems
for Bullies and Victims
American Counseling Association
Dr. Lloyd Kilmer
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Table 9
-continuedPresenter(s)
Session
Organization
Dr. Rebecca Newgent
Publishing in ACA-Refereed Journals:
Suggestions from the Council of Editors
American Counseling Association
Getting to know the AARC journals
Association for Assessment and
Research in Counseling
Dr. Carla Paciotto
Heritage Learners and Study Abroad:
Negotiating Language and Identity
Annual Statewide Conference of
Teachers of Linguistically and Culturally
Diverse Students
Dr. Il-Seop Shin
Self-Verification Algorithm for Boundary
Detection System
Annual Illinois State Academy of
Science (ISAS) Conference
Dr. Il-Seop Shin, Brandon Brewer, Bryce
Brewer, and Amanda Johnson
Computer Vision for Manufacturing
ISAS Conference
Drs. Il-Seop Shin, Blair McDonald,
Khaled Zbeeb, and William Pratt.
Impact of a Young Engineering Program
on Local Industry and Student’s Success
from Integration of Internship and Senior
Design
American Society of Engineering
Education, Illinois-Indiana Section
Dr. Jim Patterson
Detecting and Mitigating Fraud Risk in
the Supply Chain
Midwest Business Administration
Association International Conference
Supply Chain Management and Supply
Chain Engineering
Material Handling Institute Executive
Summit and Annual Conference
Where Participation Meets Engagement:
It’s More Than Raising Hands
Central States Communication
Association Convention.
Dr. Brendan Young
Veterans in Civilian Life: Convergence
of Veterans in the Classroom and
Community
PTSD, Suicide, and Convergence into
Civilian Life: The Military Veterans’
Experience; Characters Welcome
Observation and Writing Exercise”
Great Ideas for Teaching (G.I.F.T.)
Strategies for Building an
Undergraduate Health Communication
Major or Minor
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Table 9
-continuedPresenter(s)
Dr. Brendan Young
Session
The Presence of Gender in the
Communication Classroom: Who is
Present, Who is Absent, and Does it
Matter?
Organization
National Communication Association
Convention
Retraining in the Rust Belt: Stories of
Success and Struggle with Students
Pursuing Mid-life Career Changes
Drinking Cultures: Associations between
Alcohol Consumption and Cultural
Dimensions
Using StoryCorps: Great Ideas for
Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S.)
Ambushing Servicemen: Surprising
Focus Group Participants with Sensitive
Topics
Improving the Quality of Veteran Student
Learning: Recommendations by and for
Communication Centers
Communication Barriers to Recovery for
Substance Dependent Rural Residents
Central States Communication
Association Convention
“The “Me” as “We”: The Sports Bar as
Particularized Other
Understanding the Communicative Act in
New Ways—Elevating Communication
Theory in Different Realities and Spaces
Two Deck Sampling Demonstration
Great Ideas for Teaching (G.I.F.T.)
Elevating our Understanding of Aphasia
and Nonverbal Communication in
Healthcare Contexts
Syllabversion: Challenging Norms in
Communication Education
Nationally, faculty and staff presented represented Western Illinois University at 23 different (unique)
locations: Bloomington, IL and IN; Chicago, IL; Delray Beach, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Fort Wayne, IN;
Grinnell, IA; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Macomb, IL; Madison, WI; Minneapolis,
MN; Moline, IL; Oak Brook, IL; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Rhinebeck, NY; Saint Louis, MO; San
Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; Stockbridge, MA; and Tampa, FL.
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Four faculty members also internationally represented Western Illinois University in the discipline.
Table 10
Quad Cities International Presenters
Academic Year 2014-2015
Presenter
Dr. Doug Druckenmiller
Session
Workshop on virtual facilitation
Lecture on online education
Organization
Taiwan Facilitator's Forum
Science and Management
University
Location
Taipei, Taiwan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Everett Hamner
Symbiology, Serpent Wisdom, and
Margaret Atwood’s Ecofiction
Modern Language
Association
Vancouver, Canada.
Dr. Dan Malachuk
Langues et Civilization
American Studies
Etudes Anglais
American Studies
James Baldwin’s Privacy
Université Bordeaux
Rijksuniversiteit
Université Paris
Universität
James Baldwin:
Transatlantic Commuter,
Université Paul-Valéry
Montaigne, France
Groningen, Netherlands
Diderot, France
Münster, Germany
Montpellier, France
Dr. Carla Paciotto:
We are all Italian teachers: Foundations
of teaching and learning Italian as a
second language in the multilingual
classroom
Invited workshop for K-12
teachers, sponsored by the
Italian Ministry of
Education
Centro Territoriale di
Supporto, Macerata,
Falconara, San Benedetto,
and Fano, Italy.
Moreover, Drs. Massey, Newgent, and Patterson served as editors/reviewers for the Journal of Literacy
Research and Instruction, Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, and the Journal of Supply Chain
Management, respectively. Additionally, 15 faculty members published in 16 sources.
Table 11
Quad Cities Authors
Academic Year 2014-2015
Author
Title
Source
Dr. Christine Anderson:
Educators’ Perspectives: Survey on the
2009 CEC Advanced Content Standards
The Learning Assistance Review, 20 (1),
23-38
Dr. Everett Hamner
Review of Gerry Canavan and Kim
Stanley Robinson, Green Planets:
Ecology and Science Fiction
Studies in the Novel 46.4: 514-15
Dr. Dean Halverson
Administrative Salaries Part I: Small
Rise During Tough Times
Illinois School Board Journal,
November-December 2014
Administrative Salaries Part II: Salaries
Reflect Regional Disparities The Story of Beautiful Girl
Illinois School Board Journal, MarchApril 2015
Rachel Simon. (New York, NY: Grand
Central Publishing Group)
Book Review
Journal of Disability and Religion.
Volume 19, Issue 1, 90-93
Chaired 1 dissertation committee, and
served on four other disseration
committees and one propsal.
Completed dissertations are available
from University Libraries
Dr. Don Healy
Dr. Lloyd Kilmer
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Table 11
-continuedAuthor
Title
Source
Dr. Debbie Lee
The Everything Guide to Informational
Texts, K-2: Best Texts, Best Practices
Corwin. (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Dr. Dan Malachuk
Green Exaltadas: Fuller,
Transcendentalism, and Antebellum
Women’s Nature Writing” in J.
Argersinger and P. Cole, eds., Toward a
Female Genealogy of Transcendentalism
University of Georgia Press (Athens,
GA)
Dr. Susan Massey
iPad use in elementary tutoring
experiences.
Association of Literacy Educators and
Researchers Yearbook, Volume 36, 93115
Creative Education, 5, 396-401
Making the case for using informational
text in preschool classrooms.
Dr. Jim Patterson
Purchasing & Supply Chain
Management, 6/e
South-Western Cengage Learning
(Mason, OH)
Dr. Carla Paciotto
Bio-cultural Diversity Education:
Toward New Ways of Learning and
Caring About the Diversity of Life in
Nature and Culture with Luisa Maffi
Terralingua, 3(1).
Drs. Il-Seop Shin, Blair McDonald,
Khaled Zbeeb, and William Pratt
Impact of a Young Engineering Program
on Local Industry and Student’s Success
from Integration of Internship and Senior
Design
Paper published at the American Society
of Engineering Education, IllinoisIndiana Section
Dr. Brendan Young
Benefits and Costs of Alcoholic
Relationships and Recovery through AlAnon
Substance Use & Misuse, 50(1), 62-71
A Review of Men, Addiction, and
Intimacy: Strengthening Recovery by
Fostering the Emotional Development of
Boys and Men
Journal of Groups in Addiction &
Recovery, 9(1), 88-92
In addition to these scholarly contributions, 13 faculty and staff members hold leadership positions in 21
professional organizations.
Table 12
Quad Cities Leaders in Professional Organizations
Leader
Title
Organization
Audrey Adamson
Dr. Christine Anderson
Keynote Chair
Chair, Special Education Special Interest
Group
Recording Secretary and Treasurer,
Division on Religion and Spirituality
Conference Program Chair
Iowa Student Personnel Association
International Society of Information
Technology and Education
American Association on
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Valley Philosophy of Education
Society
Dr. Don Healy
Dr. Andrea Hyde
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Table 12
-continuedLeader
Title
Organization
Dr. Sharon Maroney
Vice-President, Board of Directors
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in
Behavior Disorders
Dr Susan Massey
Program Reviewer
International Literacy Association/CAEP
Dr. Kristi Mindrup
Director
National Clearinghouse for Commuter
Programs
Board Member
Council for Advancement of Standards in
Higher Education
Ex-officio Member
ACPA Commission for Commuter and
Adult Student Learners
Association of Institutional Research
Liaison
Illinois Association for Institutional
Research
Dr. Rebecca Newgent
Conference Site Host
Association for Assessment and
Research in Counseling
Dr. Carla Paciotto
Secretary
Casa Guanajuato Board
Dr. Jim Patterson
President
Quad-City Foreign Trade Zone #133,
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
Implementation Committee
Quad Cities Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation Hub, Quad Cities Chamber of
Commerce
Member American Apprenticeship
Initiative Grant Partners Organizational
Committee
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Advisory Board, Institute for
International Business
Tippie College of Business, University of
Iowa
Academic Liaison, Supply Chain Talent
Academic Initiative
Material Handling Institute
Accreditation Liaison Officer, Change
Panelist, Change Visit Chairperson, Peer
Reviewer, Retention Mentor, and
Specialized Reviewer
Higher Learning Commission-North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools
Conference Site Host
National Association of Branch Campus
Administrators
Dr. Jim Rabchuk
College Representative
Illinois State Chapter of the American
Association of Physics Teachers
Alex Wenger
Conference Planning Committee
Iowa Student Personnel Association
Dr. Joe Rives
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Goal 6: Streamlining and simplifying administrative structures and processes
Through budget reductions and rescissions, all areas of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities are
challenged to “do more with less,” while enrollment increases and the campus emphasizes continuous
process improvement. Efficiencies within WQPT and Marketing, and institutional partnerships exemplify
our entrepreneurial sprit.
WQPT increased revenue, decreased expenses, and monitored progress through a multiyear balanced
scorecard methodology. Between Fiscal Years 2011 and 2014 station revenue increased by $183,766
(14.3%), while expenditures decreased by $195,688 (13.6%). Implementing a new mater control contract
with WTVP in Peoria for complete fiber connectivity eliminated microwave transmission, and enhanced
signal quality and reliability.
The Quad Cities annual marketing budget is $100,000. Tami Seitz saved $42,564 as a result of expert
negotiations, sales, and taking advantage of non-profit rates and last minute availabilities. Tami also
partnered with Metrolink in shared messaging and costs for bus wraps, and other advertising.
WQPT provides in-kind donations to encourage awareness and enrollment to Western Illinois University.
Every break between programs-more than 30 times a day-announcements identify that “WQPT is a public
media service of Western Illinois University.” The value of this airtime is over $474,000. More than twice
a day, WQPT airs spots encouraging student enrollment. Over 800 spots aired in Fiscal Year 2015. The
value of this airtime is more than $106,000.
Partnerships also result in cost savings and avoidance for the University, and economic development for
our host community. Renew Moline and the City of Moline’s successful recruitment of a private developer
to bring student focused housing and retail next to Riverfront Campus saved the University $82 million in
construction costs, in addition to ongoing maintenance, operations, and personnel costs.
Phase I of the new student apartments (known as The Mills with capacity for 292 students) opened in fall
2014. Three Corners Development announced in spring 2015 that it will begin planning and construction
for a 200-space parking deck, new apartments for 60 students, and 150 market rate units. All of this
development is to the west of Riverfront Campus. To the east, a new student-focused coffee shop,
Milltown, opened in Spring 2015.
The private sector also provides food service at Riverfront Campus to further save the University operating
and personnel costs. Sensasian, Cup A Jo, and Qdoba provide light meal service. Nineteen venders are also
partnering in the first WIU-QC Student Discount program, patterned off of a similar program offered to
Honors students in Macomb.
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Enhancements and Internal Reallocations
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities received a $100,000 base budget for marketing, personal services
dollars for two new facilities positions, one-time funds for opening Phase II, and $50,000 to upgrade two
fleet cars.
The University realigned reporting lines for University Technology, Academic Advisement, and
Admissions to gain in operational efficiencies. Vice President Rives reallocated $10,000 to support two
VISTA members.
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Fiscal Year 2016 Plans
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will continue to support our six goals. They are proven measures
of success for the fastest growing Illinois public university, with high levels of quality, commitment,
diversity, and community. We will continue to:
•
•
•
•
•
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Goal 1: Support Growth
Goal 2: Support Mentoring
Goal 3: Increase Community Engagement
Goal 4: Support University Planning
Goal 5: Increase Diversity
Goal 6: Increase Efficiency
Each area reporting to the Vice President will set action plans and measurements as part of annual
planning processes. Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Reports will provide status updates.
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Requests
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities only requests minimal funding increases to support enrollment
increases and safety concerns.
1. $25,000 in base funding to support significantly added duties required by staff as Western Illinois
University continues to expand and thrive in the Quad Cities.
2. $60,000 for an environmental health, safety, and first responder position. The campus needs
special attention to environmental health and safety now that we are no longer in one building and
that the campus offers science courses with hazardous chemicals and gas. The position could also
serve as a lab manager for these programs, as well.
3. Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is requesting $90,000 for a Phase III upgrade to Quad
Cities Fleet Cars that date back to 1998 and have median mileage of 102,159 and up from 90,000
last year. Funding will upgrade three of the 13 cars, all with over 120,000 miles.
We also request a pro rata share for staff positions and operating if new state resources are provided for
Riverfront Campus. We do not have new facilities requests.
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Budget Request Form
For Program Support FY16
I.
Unit submitting request: Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Priority Number: 1
II.
Provide a short title of the initiative proposed for incremental funding: Employee Recognition.
III.
Provide a short description of the initiative proposed for incremental funding and how it relates to
the University’s goals, mission statement, or strategic plan.
The top priority of Higher Values in Higher Education is to provide employee salaries that meet
and exceed averages at peer institutions. Two Quad Cities employees have added over 50% in new
job responsibilities as the Quad Cities increased enrollment from 1,217 to 1,523 with no new
added positions. This request compensates those employees for their work.
IV.
Describe the specific accomplishments, and increases in productivity expected from this initiative
and how results will be measured or evaluated.
Documentation will be provided as part of the personnel paperwork process.
V.
Provide a listing of all incremental funds requested by the following categories:
Personnel: $25,000.
VI.
Are the requested funds to be included as permanent increase in the unit’s base budget: Yes.
VII.
Will the project be supplemented by other funds: No.
Contact Person If Questions: Joe Rives, 762-8090
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Budget Request Format
For Program Support FY16
I.
Unit submitting request: Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Priority Number: 2
II.
Provide a short title of the initiative proposed for incremental funding: Environmental Health
and Safety.
III.
Provide a short description of the initiative proposed for incremental funding and how it relates to
the University’s goals, mission statement, or strategic plan.
$75,000 in base funding is requested to support a new environmental health and safety position.
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is in a new environment with potential new biohazards
from the setting (trains proximal to campus) and the introduction of physical sciences on campus.
There is need to engage in safety planning and implementation of UPI Safety Committee
priorities. This position could also assume laboratory management for Academic Affairs.
IV.
Describe the specific accomplishments, and increases in productivity expected from this initiative
and how results will be measured or evaluated.
Documentation will be provided as part of the personnel paperwork process.
V.
Provide a listing of all incremental funds requested by the following categories:
Personnel: $60,000.
Operating : $15,000.
VI.
Are the requested funds to be included as permanent increase in the unit’s base budget: Yes.
VII.
Will the project be supplemented by other funds: Funds from the Quad Cities administration and
facilities will help support operational needs to the extent possible.
Contact Person If Questions: Joe Rives, 762-8090
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Budget Request Form
For Program Support FY16
I.
Unit submitting request: Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Priority Number: 3
II.
Provide a short title of the initiative proposed for incremental funding: Phase II: Quad Cities
Fleet Upgrade
III.
Provide a short description of the initiative proposed for incremental funding and how it relates to
the University’s goals, mission statement, or strategic plan.
A total of $90,000 in one-time funding is requested to continue upgrading the Quad Cities fleet.
Prior funding supported purchase of three cars (two supported by the University and one
purchased with Quad Cities funds).
Phase II upgrade to Quad Cities Fleet Cars that date back to 1998 and have median mileage of
102,591, and up from 94,000 last year. Funding will upgrade three of the 13 cars, all with over
120,000 miles. Providing a safe campus is a priority in Higher Values in Higher Education, and
includes vehicles that employees use when traveling to represent the University.
IV.
Describe the specific accomplishments, and increases in productivity expected from this initiative
and how results will be measured or evaluated.
Cars are beyond life expectancy and need to be replaced. Hybrids will also contribute to
sustainability.
V.
Provide a listing of all incremental funds requested by the following categories:
Operating :
$90,000
VI.
Are the requested funds to be included as permanent increase in the unit’s base budget: No
VII.
Will the project be supplemented by other funds: Yes. We will seek private donation to continue
the upgrade program.
Contact Person If Questions: Joe Rives, 762-8090
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Budget Request Form
For Program Support FY16
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities requests a pro rata share for staff positions if new state resources
are provided for Riverfront Campus. When the University was requesting $4.5 million, the staff share was
$1.0 million in two phases.
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UNIVERSITY PLANNING
Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose
to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us. Richard I. Winwood
Through endorsement of campus governance groups and approval from the Western Illinois University
Board of Trustees, the University has an integrated planning model. Priorities and goals are expressed in
Higher Values in Higher Education 2012-2022, Campus Master Plans for the Macomb and Quad Cities
Campuses, and the Long Term Plan for Western Illinois University. We choose to plan rather than as
Winwood states, have others plan for us.
The Staff of University Planning
The Office of the Vice President for Quad Cities and Planning (Drs. Rives, Mindrup, Debbie KeppleMarmos, Chris Brown, and Carol Marguardsen) facilitates, supports, and provides accountability reporting
for institutional planning and accreditation activities through highly collaborative, inclusive, and
transparent processes.
Fiscal Year 2015 Goals and Accomplishments
Our goals reflect our mission, and we have successfully worked with the campus community to advance
institutional planning and accreditation.
Goal 1: Support University Accreditation
Vice President Rives is the University’s Accreditation Liaison Officer, responsible for maintaining
institutional compliance with Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools policies and procedures, providing service to the Commission, and engaging in the Persistence
and Completion Academy.
Maintaining compliance with Commission policies and procedures involved receiving Commission
approval to continue off-campus instruction, close 60th Street, open Riverfront Campus as the
University’s branch campus in the Quad Cities, establish the University’s first Ph.D. program (in
Environmental Science), offer all programs by distance education, and submit Annual Institutional Data
Updates for academic years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.
Vice President Rives hosted two accreditation site reviews for the University’s off-campus programs.
New accreditation policies require a representative sample of off-campus locations are re-affirmed for
quality and sustainability every five years. After visits with President Thomas, Provost Hawkinson, Dr.
Carter, the College of Education and Human Services Administrative Team, and students and faculty in
Washington and Peoria, Illinois, the Commission re-affirmed the University’s off-campus instructional
programs for five years, with no follow-up or report(s) required. This is the highest level of re-affirmation
of accreditation given by the Commission for the University’s 13 off-campus locations.
After receiving approval to open Riverfront Campus, Vice President Rives hosted a two-day site visit.
After meetings with President Thomas, the Leadership Team, Deans and Assistant Deans, the Quad Cities
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affirmed the quality and sustainability of Riverfront Campus, with no follow-up or report(s) required.
This is the highest level of re-affirmation of accreditation given by the Commission for branch campuses.
Vice President Rives partnered with Drs. Carter, Chu, Erekson, Martinelli-Fernandez, Mindrup, Parsons,
Runquist, Saddler, Billy Clow, Rhonda Kline, and Linda Prosise to complete a successful application for
all degree programs to have the ability to be offered in distance format(s).
Vice President Rives also partnered with Drs. Martinelli-Fernandez, Mindrup, Schmidt, and Viadero to
complete a successful application to establish the University’s first Ph.D. (in Environmental Science).
Because of Western’s “mature relationship” with the Commission, an on-campus visit was not required.
Waiver of the on-campus visit under these circumstances is the exception rather than the rule.
Angela Bonifas, Debbie Kepple-Marmos, Rhonda Kline, Linda Prosise, and Cheryl Webster prepared two
mandatory Annual Institutional Data Updates for the Commission. These are comprehensive 37 page
reports of institutional financial and non-financial indicators.
Providing Service to the Commission involved, Dr. Rives:
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Chaired four institutional change panels for City Colleges of Chicago, Graceland University,
Grand View University, and Minnesota State University-Mankato for new academic programs,
and/or degree levels.
•
Completed seven on-site reviews for the University of the Rockies at Colorado Springs and
Denver, Harding University School of Theology (Memphis, TN), Harding University, and Ohio
University-Cambridge, Chillicothe, and Proctorville.
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Engaged in the Persistence and Completion Academy by serving as a member of the national
board and mentor to Parkland College, Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institution, National
American University with 37 off-campus locations, and Antioch University with five off-campus
locations across the United States. On-site meetings and consultation were conducted in
Albuquerque, Austin, Champaign, Chicago, Kansas City, and Yellow Springs (OH).
•
Supported travel and conference costs for Audrey Adamson, Lindsay Fender, and Curtis
Williams to present results of the Linkages Program at the Higher Learning Commission’s annual
meeting in Chicago.
•
Served as an eligibility and specialized reviewer and was appointed as a Change Visit
Chairperson. These roles are reserved for the most experienced reviewers evaluate applications
seeking initial accreditation status, conduct initial candidacy visits, mission changes, and other
highly specialized visits concerning accreditation status.
Debbie Kepple-Marmos Co-Chairs Western’s Persistence and Completion Steering Team with Vice
President Biller, and supports the Macomb, Quad Cities, and Distance Education implementation teams.
She is also part of the Data Team with staff members from Administrative Information Systems,
Institutional Research and Planning, and the University Registrar who are developing a distributed
longitudinal data warehouse that will support end-user queries and the predictive analytic framework.
Goal 2: Provide Accountability Reporting
The Western Illinois Board of Trustees, campus, and external communities continued to receive monthly
Strategic Plan Updates. The Board and campus also received quarterly Long Term Plan Updates,
materials presented to the Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, as well as the Fiscal Year 2015 Strategic Plan Update, Master Plan Update, and Performance
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Report. Karin Chouinard ensures that all of these materials are available from the University Planning
Website.
Goal 3: Keep Higher Values in Higher Education 2012-2022 at the Forefront of the University
Academic Year 2014-2015 completes the third year of implementation of Higher Values in Higher
Education 2012-2022. The plan contains six goals, 37 actions (priorities), and 152 sub-actions representing
the shared vision of Western Illinois University.
The Fiscal Year 2015 Strategic Plan Update provided a qualitative analysis of institutional effectiveness
by demonstrating the University’s accomplishments, plans, and ongoing processes for advancing Higher
Values in Higher Education. It used information from Spring 2014 Consolidated Annual Reports prepared
by all academic departments and administrative units and Annual Planning and Accomplishment
Presentations made by areas reporting to the president and the vice presidents to show how the campus
community is successfully advancing institutional goals and priorities.
The Fiscal Year 2015 Performance Report provided a quantitative analysis of institutional effectiveness by
documenting annual changes in 50 university performance indicators. A total of 34 (55.7 percent) of the
performance indicators are completed/maintained or progressing in the desired direction, and 27 (44.3
percent) show no change or are moving in the opposite direction.
Goal 4: Keep the Long Term Plan at the Forefront of the University
Academic Year 2014-2015 completes the third year of implementation of the Long Term Plan for Western
Illinois University 2012-2032. The Fiscal Year 2015 Long Term Plan Update shows 50 accomplishments,
24 ongoing initiatives, 10 actions in progress, and 10 planned items for the Plan during academic year
2014-2015. Status on the Long Term Plan will be updated in October 2015.
Goal 5: Chronicle Macomb Campus Master Plan Success
The Campus Master Plan 2012-2032: Enhancing the Student Experience represents a 20-year vision for
facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. It emphasizes realistic, yet visionary solutions to archive university
priorities and goals. Academic year 2014-2015 represents the third year of Master Plan implementation.
The Fiscal Year 2015 Master Plan Update describes many accomplishments occurring the last three years.
Academic year 2014-2015 completions include the Memorial Hall replacement parking lot, Agriculture
Greenhouse, new residence at Horn Field Campus, University Union renovation, and Thompson Hall
lobby renovation.
Goal 6: Implement the Quad Cities Campus Master Plan
Following the Campus Master Plan, 60th Street has been closed, Riverfront Campus Phase II opened, and
planning for the Riverfront Annex, Quad Cities Art, and Phase III continues.
Legislation for the sale and retention of the proceeds of 60th Street was enacted. The University is in the
final stages of preparing to place the 60th Street facility on the market. The Office of the Vice President for
Administrative Services, Facilities Management, the Provost’s Office, and Quad Cities Facilities
coordinated inventory transfer to Macomb or Central Management Services and market preparation.
Successful implementation of the Campus Master Plan continues to spur additional construction and
economic development. Phase I of the Mills (student apartments) opened and a new coffee shop, Milltown
opened. Phase II construction of the Mills with a parking deck, restaurants, and added housing capacity for
60 students will begin in summer 2015.
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Goal 7: Support University Surveys
Upon agreement between Drs. Hawkinson and Rives, support for university surveys was transferred to the
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research. Dr. Roger Runquist coordinates University Survey
activity.
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Enhancements and Internal Reallocations
University Planning received $8,500 for payment of Persistence and Completion Academy dues to the
Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Vice President Rives
supported travel and conference expenses for travel related to university planning.
Fiscal Year 2016 Plans
University Planning will continue to facilitate, support, and provide accountability reporting for
institutional planning and accreditation activities through highly successful, collaborative, inclusive, and
transparent processes. We will:
1) Support University Accreditation
a) Maintain compliance with Commission policies and procedures.
b) Provide service to the Commission.
c) Lead Persistence and Completion Academy activities.
2) Provide Accountability Reporting, including:
a) Monthly Strategic Plan Updates.
b) Quarterly Long Term Plan Updates.
c) Institutional submissions to the Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
d) Fiscal Year 2016 Performance Report, Strategic Plan Update, and Master Plan Update.
3) Keep Higher Values in Higher Education at the Forefront of the University
a) Continue to support successful implementation of the Strategic Plan.
4) Keep the Long Term Plan at the Forefront of the University
a) Continue to support successful implementation of the Long Term Plan.
5) Chronicle Macomb Campus Master Plan Success
a) Continue to support successful implementation of the Master Plan.
6) Implement the Quad Cities Campus Master Plan
i) Complete Riverfront Annex planning.
ii) Partner with the Macomb Campus on the sale and final decommissioning of 60th Street.
iii) Continue leading the PMT process.
7) Complete Other University Planning Initiatives
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Fiscal Year 2016 Facilities and Budget Requests
We have no facilities requests, and only a budget reminder. President Thomas obligated central funding for
payment of Persistence and Completion Academy dues for the four years that the University participates in
the Academy. The Fiscal Year 2016 amount is $6,000 and does not include travel costs.
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Conclusion
The 154 highly qualified and equally dedicated employees support and advance the academic
mission and service operations of Western Illinois University by successfully advancing six
shared goals and priorities. Furthermore, the five staff of University Planning provides leadership,
support, and facilitation as Western Illinois University articulates and successfully achieves its
vision, mission, priorities, and goals.
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Appendix A
WIU-QC Implementation of Goals and Priorities in Higher Values in Higher Education
Goal/Priority
Recruitment and Retention
Goal 1, Action 2:
Form a WIU-QC Growth Plan.
Status
Action
Ongoing
The Provost and Vice President for Quad Cities have
growth plans.
Goal 1, Action 3a:
Enhance integrated marketing.
Ongoing
WIU-QC marketing (logo, publications,
advertisements, Website, social media, and external
signage) is integrated.
Goal 1, Action 3b:
Internally highlight achievement of
students, faculty, and staff.
Ongoing
Press releases, campus listserv, homepage, exterior
LED signs, and display cases showcase
accomplishments and scholarship. Spring employee
and student recognition ceremonies also celebrate
achievements.
Goal 1, Actions 4a and 4b:
Use faculty and staff in recruitment
processes.
Ongoing
Faculty and staff participate in Discover Western
events, graduate recruitment fairs, discipline-specific
events, and New Student Orientations.
Goal 1, Action 5a:
Support dual enrollment.
Ongoing
Freshmen and sophomore enrollment increased from
60 in fall 2011 to 133 in fall 2014.
Goal 1, Action 5b:
Support undergraduate and
graduate recruitment.
Ongoing
See Goal 1, Actions 4a and 4b.
Goal 1, Action 5c:
Support veterans.
Ongoing
Campus support including opening the Students
Veterans Center, supporting the Student Veterans
Organization, hosting a Veteran’s Day recognition,
and co-sponsoring a veterans conference held at
Saint Ambrose University.
The testing center expanded DSST and CLEP testing
for military personnel and veterans from one to six
days per week.
WQPT’s Embracing Our Military initiative features
special events, screenings, and educational materials
to veterans and their families. With the support of 80
partners, the Station aired 100 hours of military
programming in the last year.
Goal 1, Action 5d
Increase awareness of advanced
study.
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Ongoing
Combined Career Services and Graduate Admissions
events reinforce links between educational and
occupational aspirations. Discover Western events
and Grad Prep days include a graduate education
component to aid in student recruitment.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 1, Action 5e
Continue development of new
degree programs.
Ongoing
Establishments for academic year 2014-2015 were
new minors in Computer-Mediated Communication
and Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages and the University’s first Ph.D.
program-in Environmental Science.
Establishments for academic year 2015-2016
include minors in Spanish and Event Planning and
Management, the B.S. in Bilingual/Bicultural
Education, and offering a Masters in College
Student Personnel.
The Provost also approved hybrid classes in the
executive College Student Personnel program, and
the anticipated Community and Economic
Development program.
Goal 1, Action 5f
Help serve underserved areas.
In Progress
There are new Honors Agreements with Highland
Community College and Carl Sandburg College.
New Linkages, Reverse Transfer, and Degree
Guides were formed with Highland and Sauk
Valley College. Recreation, Park and Tourism
completed an articulation agreement with Kirkwood
Community College.
Goal 1, Action 5g
Strengthen distance education.
In Progress
The University received Higher Learning
Commission approval to offer all programs through
distance education modalities. Western’s
Persistence and Completion Academy includes a
team specifically focused on the success of distance
education students.
Goal 1, Action 5h
Increase contacts with students
who have stopped out.
Ongoing
The Office of Academic and Student Services
contacts all students who have stopped out each
semester to encourage degree completion.
Goal 1, Action 6a
Increase underrepresented
student participation and
achievement.
Ongoing
Total minority student enrollment and minority
student enrollment as a percent of total student
enrollment are at historic peaks. Successful
recruitment strategies emphasize early and repeated
awareness of Western Illinois University, positive
student experiences, and a culture valuing diversity.
Goal 1, Action 7c
Increase international
experiences.
In Progress
Executive Director of Carter and Vice President for
Rives are exploring partnership opportunities for
international education and student support within
the Quad Cities.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 1, Action 8b
Increase Honors opportunities.
Ongoing
WIU-QC introduced new full-time freshmen honors
cohorts in fall 2012. Seven freshmen enrolled in fall
2012. The number increased to 28 in fall 2014.
Goal 1, Action 9b
Support freshmen Western
Commitment Honors
Scholarships.
Ongoing
Goal 1, Action 8b above.
Goal 1, Action 9c
Expand Western Commitment
Scholarship to transfer students.
Ongoing
Western Commitment Transfer Scholarships were
established in fall 2013.
Goal 1, Action 9d
Support new graduate
assistantships and student
employment.
In Progress
Vice Rives President reallocated funds to support a
Graduate Assistant in Student Affairs. The
AmeriCorps program provided employment for 18
students.
Goal 1, Action 9e
Promote the University’s national
leadership in affordability.
Ongoing
A presentation on the University’s Linkages
program that saves students up to 25% of their
college costs was made at the Higher Learning
Commission’s Annual Conference.
Goal 1, Action 9f
Support retention initiatives.
Ongoing
Mentoring is infused into Quad Cities recruitment,
New Student Orientation, University 100, student
organizations, activities, and work experiences.
Goal 1, Action 12b
Support employee promotions
and tenure.
Ongoing
Ten employees received promotions and seven
faculty members received tenure.
Goal 1, Action 12c
Provide awards for faculty and
staff excellence.
Ongoing
Four employees were recognized for representing
the core values of the University at the fifth annual
employee recognition ceremony in April 2014. Dr.
Susan Stewart received the award for academic
excellence, Dr. Kristi Mindrup and Bill Brewer for
educational opportunity, Emily Brooks for personal
growth, and Dr. Jeanette Thomas for social
responsibility. Janet Mathis of Renew Moline
received a special award for espousing all four core
values of the University.
Goal 1, Action 13c:
Provide childcare at WIU-QC.
On-hold
A $50,000 donation was received. However,
childcare was placed on hold pending completion of
other university priorities.
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Appendix A
-continuedAcademic Excellence
Goal 2, Action 1c:
Support Interdisciplinary Inquiry.
Ongoing
Examples of interdisciplinary programs include
General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and
Museum Studies.
Goal 2, Action 1e:
Support Program Review.
Ongoing
Faculty and external reviewers participate in
program reviews to ensure provision of high
quality, viable academic programs and services.
Goal 2, Action 1f3:
Achieve discipline-based
accreditation.
Ongoing
Western Illinois University holds 17 disciplinebased accreditations. Nine of these accreditations
relate to academic programs offered at Western
Illinois University-Quad Cities.
Goal 2, Action 2a:
Maintain low student-to-faculty
ratios.
Ongoing
The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Goal 2, Action 2c:
Enhance student support
structures.
Ongoing
The Quad Cities Team participating in the
Persistence and Completion Academy is identifying
opportunities to enhance student support structures.
Process enhancements will complement campus
mentoring.
Goal 2, Action 3a:
Provide research support.
Ongoing
Members of the Quad Cities Research and
Scholarship Symposium provide interdisciplinary
feedback for scholarship in progress.
Goal 2, Action 3b:
Provide sabbaticals.
Ongoing
Dr. Emeric Solymossy will receive a sabbatical for
academic year 2015-2016.
Goal 2, Action 3g:
Support travel and professional
development.
Ongoing
Twenty-seven employees made presentations at
conferences regionally, nationally, and
internationally. Fifteen employees hold leadership
positions in their professional organizations.
Professional development opportunities are
available at the departmental and college level, and
from programs and services offered by the Center
for Innovation in Teaching and Research, Human
Resources, Quad Cities Research and Scholarship
Symposium, and the Quad Cities Professional
Development Network.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 2, Action 4a:
Support economic development.
Ongoing
Western’s growth is part of the City of Moline’s
economic re-development plans to develop a $100
million taxable base and attract 2,000 new and
existing jobs. Vice President Rives chairs the
Project Management Team that approves and
oversees construction within downtown Moline.
Vice President Rives was named as one of the top
50 community leaders by the Quad Cities Chamber
of Commerce and asked to serve on the Steering
Team for the Regional Opportunities Council
(ROC). The ROC supports Quad Cities
advancement in national Policom ratings of
economic prosperity. The community has advanced
in these rankings, from the 49th percentile in 2008
to the 78th percentile in 2014.
Goal 2, Action 4b:
Respond to regional needs.
Ongoing
New academic programs are based on feasibility
and demand students. The AmeriCorps program was
funded by the State of Illinois based on documented
need to increase school readiness.
Goal 2, Action 4d:
Provide community service.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives serves on six boards: Quad
Cities Presidents and Chancellors Council, QuadCities Graduate Study Center (Executive Committee
Member and Chair of the Academic Council),
Renew Moline (Chair of the Project Management
Team), Quad Cities Airport Authority, Quad Cities
Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Opportunities
Council, and Achieve Quad Cities.
Members of the Quad Cities Administrative Team
serve on 15 community boards, and WIU-QC staff
support an additional 19 boards and activities.
WQPT is a public broadcasting service of Western
Illinois University. The station serves a potential
audience of 600,000 residents of Western Illinois
and Eastern Iowa, and provides community service
focused on early childhood education and veterans
affairs.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 2, Action 4e:
Provide professional
development to business and
industry.
Ongoing
The Quad Cities Executive Studies Center
provides graduate school placement examination
preparation, supervisory training, and customized
workshops for business and industry.
The School of Engineering supports the Quad
City Manufacturing Lab (QCML), which serves
as a national resource for R&D of advanced
materials and manufacturing technology for
commercial and military applications.
Drs. Patterson, Pratt, and Bill Jorgenson are
supporting the Quad Cities Chamber of
Commerce’s implementation of the Quad Cities
Manufacturing Hub.
Goal 2, Action 4g:
Support public-private
partnerships.
Ongoing
The City of Moline’s and Renew Moline’s
successful recruitment of a private developer to
complete a two-phase construction project
bringing student-focused housing and retail next
to Riverfront saves the University $82 million in
construction costs, in addition to annual
maintenance, operations, and personnel costs.
Goal 2, Action 5a:
Upgrade faculty and staff
computers.
Ongoing
All staff computers and infrastructure remains
current and on a four-year rotation.
Goal 2, Action 5b:
Upgrade electronic classrooms.
Ongoing
Newly opened Riverfront Phase II features 15
classrooms (five video conference capable), six
conference rooms (two video conference
capable), and library with five technologyequipped group study rooms.
Goal 2, Action 5c:
Engage faculty and staff in
technology planning.
Ongoing
Drs. Gunzenhauser, Drukenmiller, and Tami Seitz
participate in University Technology planning
Alliances.
Goal 2, Action 5g:
Enhance technology disaster
recovery.
Complete
There is redundancy and business continuity
within the Quad Cities and with Macomb.
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Appendix A
-continuedEducational Opportunity
Goal 3, Action 1a:
Support advanced college credit
testing opportunities.
Ongoing
CLEP, DSST, and other standardized college
placement tests are available from the Testing
Center six days per week.
Goal 3, Action 1b:
Award credit for prior learning.
Ongoing
The Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) awards
credit for prior learning. One hundred and
twelve BGS majors enrolled at WIU-QC in fall
2014.
Goal 3, Action 1c:
Participate in the Illinois
Articulation Initiative.
Ongoing
WIU is a full participant in all panels of the
Illinois Articulation Initiative.
Goal 3, Action 2b:
Promote consistency between
WIU-QC and local community
college day and time scheduling.
Ongoing
Dr. Kristi Mindrup and the Quad Cities
Assistant Deans provide scheduling
coordination and recommendations to the deans
and departments.
Goal 3, Action 2d:
Maintain course offering goals in
the Quad Cities.
Ongoing
All undergraduate majors and minors can be
completed in two years at WIU-QC. All
graduate programs can be completed in three
years and only four graduate programs cannot
be completed in two years. These programs are
intentionally designed to serve working
professionals.
Goal 3, Action 2f:
Expand summer offerings.
Ongoing
The number of summer course sections has
remained relative constant (187 in summer
2011 and 189 in summer 2014, despite state
budget reductions.
Goal 3, Action 2g:
Implement accelerated degrees.
Ongoing
The Bachelors of General Studies offers credit
for prior learning that can decrease time-todegree. Recreation, Park and Tourism
Administration offers a three-year accelerated
degree. Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
offers three integrated bachelors and masters
degree programs, where students can earn two
degrees in five years as opposed to the
traditional six years of study.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 3, Action 3a:
Support experiential learning.
Ongoing
Audrey Adamson is partnering with all of the local
postsecondary institutions and the Quad Cities
Chamber of Commerce to identify new internship
placement sites for students.
Goal 3, Action 3b:
Promote learning outside the
classroom.
Ongoing
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities offers 25
registered student organizations. The number of
organizations and events has doubled in the last five
years.
Goal 3, Action 3c:
Engage students in shared
governance.
Ongoing
Dr. Fred Isele and Curtis Williams attend all Student
Government Association (SGA) meetings. Dr. Rives
attends as requested. The SGA engages in fee
setting, Riverfront planning, and the Persistence and
Completion Academy.
Goal 3, Action 4a:
Provide academic and counseling
services.
Ongoing
On site academic services include advisement,
admissions, career services, disability resource
center, financial aid, registrar services, scholarships,
student activities, study abroad, testing center, and
veterans services.
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities partners
with Unity Point Health Care, the 5th largest
medical provider in the nation, to offer resources
and referrals to community-based health providers.
Goal 3, Action 4b:
Develop a comprehensive
substance abuse program.
Ongoing
See Goal 3, Action 4a above.
Goal 3, Action 4c:
Promote healthy lifestyles.
Ongoing
Examples of campus promotions include supports
blood and marrow drives, manage your stress week,
Western Well, and Western Walks events.
Goal 3, Action 4d:
Address physical barriers.
Ongoing
Audrey Adamson and Bill Brewer are campus
representatives to the University’s American with
Disabilities Advisory Committee. Audrey provides
services to students. Bill is responsible for ensuring
that that all Quad Cities facilities meet accessibility
requirements.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 3, Action 4e:
Ensure Web accessibility.
Ongoing
Karin Chouinard serves on the University’s Web
Accessibility Committee. Karin placed all WIU-QC
pages into the Content Management System to ensure
accessibility.
Goal 3, Action 5b:
Assist student organizations with
events.
Ongoing
All WIU-QC student organizations are assigned a
faculty and/or staff adviser to assist with event planning
and implementation.
Goal 3, Action 6a:
Achieve scholarship funding
goals.
Ongoing
WIU-QC has 21 scholarship award funds and
distributed $86,400 in awards to 93 individuals in
academic year 2014-15. In addition, WIU-QC hosted its
second minority scholarship appeal.
Goal 3, Action 6b:
Identify new sources of financial
aid.
In Progress
New sources of financial aid include Western
Commitment Transfer Scholarships, as well as
AmeriCorps and VISTA opportunities.
Goal 3, Action 6c:
Reduce student indebtedness.
Ongoing
The President’s Leadership Team approved lowering
tuition of dually enrolled high school students to onethird of the published rate, effective spring 2015.
Participation in the Linkages program saves students up
to 25% of their total college costs and eliminates unmet
financial need.
Goal 3, Action 6d:
Provide opportunities to learn
about college financing.
Personal Growth
Goal 4, Action 1a:
Offer comprehensive health and
wellness programs.
Goal 4, Action 1c:
Increase health and wellness
partnerships.
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Ongoing
All WIU-QC admissions events, new student
orientations, and Website include financial planning
and literacy information. Heather Calvert provides
financial aid presentations to potential and current
students, and maintains web currency for on-campus
student employment, financial aid, and scholarship
opportunities.
Ongoing
See Goal 3, Action 4a.
Ongoing
See Goal 3, Action 4c.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 4, Action 1d:
Increase healthy choice vending
and meal options.
Complete
All catered lunch service now includes healthy
alternatives, vending machines include more healthy
alternatives, and water bottle filling stations were
installed.
Goal 4, Action 2a:
Support the global perspective.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives and Executive Director Carter are
exploring international student opportunities and support
with Quad Cities colleges and universities.
Goal 4, Action 2b:
Complete mandatory testing.
Complete
All staff completed annual ethics, Title IX, and sexual
harassment prevention training.
Goal 4, Action 3b:
Sponsor University Theme
programming.
Ongoing
Curtis Williams serves on the University Theme
Committee. The Committee supported the presentation
of Dr. Claire Fox, Professor of English and Spanish and
Portuguese and Co-Director of the Latino/a minor at the
University of Iowa.
Goal 4, Action 3d:
Sponsor a Quad Cities
Community Engagement Forum.
Ongoing
Quad Cities holds Student Organization Fairs in the fall
and spring to increase student awareness about cocurricular opportunities.
Goal 4, Action 3e:
Support high profile speakers.
Ongoing
Members of the Quad Cities community were invited to
high profile university events throughout the academic
year. This includes the State of The University Address
by President Thomas, annual Scholarship Breakfast
pairing donors with recipients, Minority Scholarship
Appeal, Champagne on the Rocks, Distinguished
Faculty Lecture, Hallwas Lecture, Environmental
Summit, and Spring Commencement at the iWireless
Center that also aired on WQPT.
Goal 4, Action 3f:
Provide cultural entrainment
opportunities.
Ongoing
Cultural entertainment opportunities include Cinco de
Mayo, Dia de los Muertos, Pride Fest, Coffeehouse
Bash & Short Story Contest, Shedd Aquarium Trip, Dr.
Martin Luther King Celebration, Juneteenth Festival,
and LGBT Prom.
Goal 4, Action 4a:
Support employee education.
Ongoing
Six employees are currently pursuing a bachelor or
masters degree, and many other employees are pursuing
professional certifications.
Goal 4, Action 4e:
Enhance lifelong learning
opportunities for senior citizens.
Ongoing
RSVP volunteers of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
assist with tutoring, class presentations, event
management, and other responsibilities that match
volunteer interests with institutional needs.
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Appendix A
-continuedSocial Responsibility
Goal 5, Action 1b:
Support the American
Democracy Project.
Ongoing
Staff will be assisting Dr. Deitz, Political Science, as
she conducts Ready to Run in the Quad Cities. This
trademarked women's political education program,
offered through the Center for American Women and
Politics at Rutgers University, is dedicated to increasing
the number of women running for office.
Goal 5, Action 3e:
Consult with external advisory
boards.
Ongoing
External Advisory Boards are used for campus
administration, marketing, facilities, and WQPT.
Goal 5, Action 4a:
Maintain safe campus
environments.
Ongoing
Riverfront Campus has stationed security for all hours
of campus operation.
Goal 5, Action 4b:
Implement ADA standards in
campus construction and
renovation.
Ongoing
Bill Brewer serves on the University’s Americans with
Disabilities Advisory Committee to ensure that all
campus facilities meet accessibility requirements and
standards for universal design.
Goal 5, Action 4c:
Update the Macomb Campus
Master Plan.
Complete
Vice President Rives and Scott Coker co-chaired the
review/update to the Master Plan. The Board of
Trustees approved implementation of the Plan in
December 2012.
Goal 5, Action 4d:
Engage in programming studies.
In Progress
The Phase III Programming Study is complete. A
Riverfront Annex Study is in progress.
Goal 5, Action 4e:
Aggressively pursue capital
funding.
In Progress
Phase III design and construction is priority #2b on the
University’s Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget
Recommendations to the Illinois Board of Higher
Education.
Goal 5, Action 5a:
Achieve LEED certification.
In Progress
Riverfront Phase I received silver Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from
the United States Green Building Council. Phases II and
III are striving for gold certification.
Goal 5, Action 5b:
Support educational
opportunities to raise awareness
of sustainability issues.
Ongoing
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities hosts the
University’s doctoral program in environmental science.
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Appendix A
-continuedGoal 5, Action 5c:
Achieve statewide, regional, and
national leadership in
sustainability.
In Progress
See Goal 5, actions 5a and 5b above.
Ongoing
Fall 2014 enrollment was 1,523. The Growth Plan for
the Quad Cities sets an annual goal of 4% growth,
resulting in a target enrollment of 1,584 for fall 2015.
Goal 6, action 3a:
Provide monthly strategic plan
updates.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives provides monthly Strategic Plan
Updates to the Western Illinois University Board of
Trustees and campus community. Copies are available at
www.wiu.edu/university_planning.
Goal 6, action 3b:
Provide annual strategic plan
updates.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives provides annual Strategic Plan
Updates at fall Western Illinois University Board of
Trustees meetings. Copies of these reports are available
at www.wiu.edu/university_planning.
Goal 6, action 3c:
Base annual strategic plan
updates on annual reports.
Ongoing
Source data for Annual Strategic Plan Updates are
information from consolidated annual reports produced
by all academic departments and administrative units
and annual planning and accomplishment presentations
prepared by the vice presidents and areas that report to
the president.
Goal 6, action 3d:
Provide annual performance
reports.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives provides annual Performance
Reports at winter Western Illinois University Board of
Trustees meetings. The Report evaluates the effects of
Higher Values in Higher Education implementation by
determining whether University Performance Indicators
are moving in the desired direction, opposite direction,
or showing no change.
Accountability
Goal 6, action 1:
Set enrollment goals.
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Appendix B
WIU-QC Implementation of the Growing Our Two Campuses Special Emphasis
Recruitment and Retention
Work with the Illinois Board of
Higher Education to secure
adequate funding for the staffing,
operations, and maintenance of
the newly developing Quad
Cities Riverfront Campus.
In Progress
A $1.6 million Fiscal Year 2016 budget request for faculty,
staff, operations and maintenance associated with Riverfront
Campus was made to the Illinois Board of Higher
Education.
Continue to clarify the
dependent, interdependent, and
independent assignment of duties
between the Macomb and Quad
Cities Campuses.
Complete
The University’s Organizational Chart depicts these
relationships.
Develop a specific, prioritized
staffing plan for the Quad Cities
Campus.
In Progress
The Quad Cities Administrative Team developed a draft
plan. Implementation is contingent upon funding.
Review and adapt best
admissions practices at peer and
benchmark institutions.
Complete
The Office of Academic and Student Services and Quad
Cities Marketing completed benchmarking of best
admissions and marketing practices at peer institutions.
These recommendations were infused with
recommendations made by Noel-Levitz.
Present to the Council on
Admission, Graduation, and
Academic Standards a proposal
to allow counting of community
college classes in the university
hours requirement when the
course is a degree requirement
and is not offered through
distance education or the
Western Campus for which the
student is enrolled.
Complete
The Faculty Senate approved the aforementioned proposal
in Spring 2010, and it was included in the academic year
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog.
Continue to engage innovative
agreements with the community
colleges that foster student
recruitment and retention.
Ongoing
Academic Year 2014-2015 new agreements include: Honors
Agreements with Highland Community College and Carl
Sandburg College. New Linkages, Reverse Transfer, and
Degree Guides with Highland and Sauk Valley College.
Additionally, Recreation, Park and Tourism completed an
articulation agreement with Kirkwood Community College.
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Appendix B
-continuedReview and adapt best marketing
practices at peer and benchmark
institutions
Complete
Quad Cities Marketing and Public Relations completed
this review in academic year 2010-2011. An external
advisory board is used to ensure currency in marketing
practices.
Continue collaborating with
Niabi Zoo on seeking funding to
develop lab facilities as part of an
educational complex at the zoo.
New facilities supports expansion
of physical science instruction
In Progress
Since writing of this item, emphasis has changed from
providing physical science instruction at the Zoo to
Riverfront Campus. The University has requested to the
Capital Development Board that excess funds from campus
construction and funds appropriated by former Governor
Quinn be used to construct and furnish a Riverfront (Hall)
Annex. The Annex would support expansion of physical
science instruction, engineering, and engineering
technology.
Complete development of the
School of Engineering on the
Quad Cities Campus that
includes the B.S. in Engineering
degree p, B.S. in Engineering
Technology, and a B.S. program
in computing and coordinating
logistical arrangements with the
Macomb Campus.
Complete
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities offers all of these
programs. Assistant Dean Patterson coordinates logistics
with the Macomb campus and Dr. Mindrup.
Complete a feasibility study for a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Information Systems with an
option in IT-Systems to be
delivered on the Quad Cities
Campus.
Complete
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities offers the B.S. in
Information Systems.
Support expansion of Social
Work and Special Education
undergraduate majors to the
Quad Cities Campus.
In Progress
Social Work completed a feasibility study.
Examine the feasibility of
offering a three-year accelerated
bachelors program in Recreation,
Parks and Tourism
Administration graduate program
in the Quad Cities.
Complete
The new degree format was first offered in fall 2010.
Student enrollment doubled to over 40 new RPTA majors.
The program also received national best practice status
from the Wall Street Journal and University Business
journal.
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Appendix B
-continuedObtain approval and support for
offering of the MS in Health
Sciences and a new Ed.S. in
Counselor Education to address
workforce shortages of public
health professionals.
In Progress
The College of Education and Human Services submitted an
Ed.S. in Counselor Education proposal to the Provost’s Office
for approval.
Study and implement alternatives
to the traditional 16-week
semester (e.g., four- or eightweek semesters, hybrid
instruction, etc) that are
responsive to student needs.
In Progress
The University supports Weekend Academies and will be
introducing hybrid degree programs in College Student
Personnel, Masters of Business Administration, and
Community and Economic Development in academic year
2015-2016.
Explore new partnership
opportunities with the QuadCities Graduate Study Center.
Ongoing
The member institutions received a $200,000 Lumina
Foundation grant to increase educational attainment levels of
area residents. The Quad Cities was one of only 19
communities nationally to receive funding for this initiative.
Explore new partnership
opportunities with the Rock
Island Arsenal.
Ongoing
Western and signed an Articulation agreement with Defense
Acquisition University (DAU) in Spring 2010, and expanded
testing services to military personnel from one to six days per
week in spring 2015.
Explore new partnership
opportunities with the Figge Art
Museum.
Ongoing
Western received State of Illinois, State of Iowa, and
Commission approval to house its Museum Studies program
at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. Vice President
Rives received certificate renewal in November 2013. The
State of Iowa requires certificate renewal every two years.
Explore new partnership
opportunities with Trinity
College of Nursing.
Complete
Trinity now has representation on the Quad Cities and
Planning Advisory Board.
Maintaining the agility to
respond to emerging needs of the
state and the region.
Ongoing
New instructional programs are based on feasibility and needs
studies. Public service includes Vice President Rives
membership on six community boards, and members of the
Quad Cities Administrative Team serving on another 15
boards. Additionally, WQPT is a public broadcasting service
of Western Illinois University. The station serves a potential
audience of 600,000 residents of Western Illinois and Eastern
Iowa, and provides community service focused on early
childhood education and veterans affairs.
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Appendix B
-continuedCoordinating institutional
implementation of projects and
priorities agreed upon the bimonthly Quad Cities Presidents
and Chancellors meetings.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives attends these meetings and chairs the
Academic Council.
Continuing to work with local
officials on the development and
implementation of the dark fiber
pathway between Macomb and
the Quad Cities and a fiber ring
within Moline.
In Progress
A fiber path between Macomb and the Quad Cities was
identified. Implementation is contingent on funding.
Personal Growth and Social Responsibility
Receiving President’s Cabinet
Complete
approval, publishing and
implementing policies and
procedures related to the new
Quad Cities Student Handbook.
The Quad Cities Student Handbook was implemented in
academic year 2010-2011. As part of this process, the Vice
President Rives oversees student disciplinary procedures.
Achieve the comprehensive
campaign goal of $8 million for
the Quad Cities Campus.
Complete
Dr. Rives, Gary Rowe, Mary Pruess, and Jamie Lange led
successful fundraising efforts that exceed the $8.0 million
goal. Western Illinois University-Quad Cities received $8.2
million in external funding for the recently completed
Comprehensive Campaign.
Complete all activities associated
with license transfer of WQPT
from Black Hawk College to
Western Illinois University-Quad
Cities.
Complete
The license transferred on May 1, 2010.
As part of the WQPT license
transfer, complete all activities
associated with funds transfer
from the Greater Quad Cities
Telecommunications Corporation
to Western Illinois UniversityQuad Cities.
Complete
All funds and assets transferred to Western Illinois University
and the Foundation after the May 1, 2010, license transfer.
Transition WQPT employment
staff from Black Hawk College
to Western Illinois UniversityQuad Cities.
Complete
All WQPT employees became Western employees after the
May 1, 2010, license transfer.
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Appendix B
-continuedDevelop a long-term plan for the
daily operations and long-term
vision of WQPT.
Ongoing
Mary Pruess implemented a long-term plan and balanced
scorecard for WQPT. The Station increased revenue,
decreased expenses, and monitored progress through
implementation of a balanced scorecard methodology.
Between Fiscal Years 2011 and 2014 station revenue
increased by $183,766 (14.3%), while expenditures decreased
by $195,688 (13.6%).
Form Community Advisory
Board(s) to assist with WQPT
planning, operations, fundraising,
and programming.
Complete
WQPT has a 15 member Community Advisory Board.
advisory board.
Develop and implement a longtern fundraising campaign for
WQPT that complements rather
than competes with fund-raising
plans on the Quad Cities
Campus.
Ongoing
WQPT’s fundraising totals are part of WIU-Quad Cities
overall fundraising plan.
Establish the Western Illinois
Center for Children, Families,
and Adults in the Quad Cities.
Complete
The Counselor Education Clinic opened in Phase II of
Riverfront Campus.
Enhance the visibility and longterm sustainability of the Quad
Cities Executive Studies Center.
Ongoing
Since 2005, the Quad Cities Executive Studies Center has
provided individuals with innovative and flexible learning
opportunities to enhance careers and job performance.
Programs include graduate school placement examination
preparation, supervisory training, and customized workshops
for business and industry.
Develop a Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)
Center on the Quad Cities
campus and similar to the
McDonough County GIS Center.
Not Started
Create a presence for the Western
Survey Research Center on the
Quad Cities Campus.
Not Started
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Appendix B
-continuedHost the regional convention of
the National Broadcasting
Society (NBS) in the Quad
Cities.
Complete
Broadcasting’s chapter of NBS hosted the Region V annual
convention in Moline, October 23-24, 2009. NBS students
from Western organized and administered the convention.
Explore and implement
administrative opportunities for
increased public service and
community engagement.
Ongoing
Vice President Rives serves on 6 local boards, members of the
Quad Cities Administrative Team serve on another 15.
Additionally, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities hosted
over 270 community events in the last year.
Complete Riverfront Campus
Phase I construction.
Complete
Construction was completed in December 2011 and classes
started January 17, 2012.
Complete a programming study
for Phase II.
Complete
The study was completed in fall 2010. It is available at
www.wiu.edu/qc/riverfront/phaseII.php.
Complete Phase II Design and
Construction.
Complete
Construction began in March 2013. Classes began in the new
facilities in fall 2014.
Complete a programming study
for Phase III.
Complete
The Phase III programming study is complete.
Complete Phase III design and
construction.
In Progress
Phase III design and construction costs were submitted to the
Illinois Board of Higher Education as part of the University’s
Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Recommendations. Funds have to be
appropriated and released by the State before design and
construction can begin.
Enter into new facilities and
space in a manner that is
consistent with the academic
calendar.
Ongoing
Moving into Phase I and II, and closing of the Caxton
Building and 60th Street occurred during breaks in the
academic semester to prevent disruption to the academic
mission.
Supporting economic and
economic development activities
associated with the development
around Riverfront Campus and
within the City of Moline.
Ongoing
Bill Brewer participates in the City’s of Moline and Renew
Moline’s planning teams. Additionally, Vice President Rives
chairs the Project Management Team that oversees economic
development and construction activities in downtown Moline.
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Appendix B
-continuedAccountability
Develop and annually
monitor/refine enrollment goals
for all undergraduate and
graduate programs delivered on
the Quad Cities Campus.
Ongoing
The campus is implementing strategies to obtain a fall 2015
enrollment goal of 1,583. Discipline-specific enrollment
goals are established and monitored within Academic
Affairs.
Completing and ensuring that all
degree programs offered on the
Quad Cities Campus are fully
completable within two years.
Complete
All undergraduate majors and minors can be completed in
two years. All graduate programs can be completed in three
years and only four graduate programs cannot be completed
in two years. Three-year programs are designed as part-time
to support working professionals.
Include the status of all the goals
and priorities contained in this
growth plan in the Vice
President’s Consolidated Annual
Report.
Ongoing
This table will continue in future annual reports until all
actions are complete.
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