We could start up a world-class hotel management program and turn one of the residence halls into a functional "lab" environment. A quick Google search indicates not that many of them (academic programs) available in Illinois - SIU does have one. Iowa State has one on the other side of the river ...

I just saw WIU did the typical WIU move and has made her a permanent president. Time to get the board out of here



I'm not sure what the right answer was, but I kinda agree with this.

Radosh said during her five years on the board, WIU has hired a president, two provosts, four vice ...

leatherneckcountry wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:23 am Forgottonia brewing is closing at the end of the month I’m shocked they always seemed to be really busy when I would drive by 

 

Really sad given how much they have contributed to the community!
 

I just saw WIU did the typical WIU move and has made her a permanent president. Time to get the board out of here
It's not like we've had great luck with national searches though. I feel like the quality of candidates we're getting for those have been pretty weak over the past half decade or so ...

When they realize that higher ed is not and will never be the same, they will begin to make progress.

They don't have to imagine it all their own. All they have to do is to look at the few schools who are beating the odds because they've figured it out.






Yep, comical that Mindrup is ...

When they realize that higher ed is not and will never be the same, they will begin to make progress.

They don't have to imagine it all their own. All they have to do is to look at the few schools who are beating the odds because they've figured it out.

 

WIU BOT to administration: "You’ve got some tough decisions in front of you".
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local/2024-02-09/wiu-board-to-administration-youve-got-some-tough-decisions-in-front-of-you





And why wasn't the report we are paying $200k for ...

Spring enrollment is down by 471 (a whopping 6.8% decrease from spring, 2023) and the press release from WIU has people thinking that enrollment is up.



They have to try to make things look good. Do you want them to put out a press release saying "Enrollment is down, everything is horrible ...

Spring enrollment is down by 471 (a whopping 6.8% decrease from spring, 2023) and the press release from WIU has people thinking that enrollment is up.



Enrollment compared to Spring 2023. Macomb total down 6.9% Quad Cities total down 5.7% Overall total down 6.8%

Unfortunately, there is ...

Yes, I get it, Southern Indiana is the top team in the conference. But I'm still worried. I'm not seeing improvement or leadership on the team.