I guess I will disagree somewhat with Tere on one issue. I don't know if I want Western to be recognized as the " school to go to if you struggled in high school or did poorly on admission tests". Being branded as that type of school will drive away the higher quality of applicant. Tallent...

As far as the Chicago area schools picking up students. I woud be interested to see how much of a role community colleges played in these students going local for two years to save money, and then finish with local colleges for a degree. I thought I saw a number that said 40-50% of current four year...

That list is good, and makes sense, neckfansince71. I don't know if 1,000 International Students is achieveable in the current climate of the US. I recruited International Students for four years, and two questions were always asked-- will I be safe and welcomed, and how quick can I receive my degre...

You just wonder- what happened after 2011? Why from 13,000 and a steady drop to the present? Looks like it "pays" to be a part of the U of I system in recent years.

A quick check of other state institutions in Illinois looks like application fees are still common. I'm wrong.

I will post this here since it does involve enrollment. I just read an article that for the fourth year, Western is waiving the $30.00 application fee for high school students in several of the surrounding counties of Macomb. I am surprised Western even still has an application fee. If you are going...

Why are folks so concerned about SIU-C, and dragging them into conversations. Let's pay attention to Western's issues. Criticizing what SIU-C does or doesn't do or hasn't done has no bearing on Western and its needs. No, me nor anyone in my family has any ties to SIU. Just saying. Worry about Wester...

I didn't say Western was recruiting a poorer quality of student. I said accepting marginal students can be a factor in retention in general. I don't think any one would disagree that a poorly prepared student who struggles academically might not be an at risk student, who may very well leave. My com...

"Given the greater "for rent" signs in student housing areas I've seen around town that last year, I too suspect enrollment will be quite a bit lower. What I think is key is to focus on retention. They need to truly understand why so many students leave after getting to Western and th...

Put me in coach, I'm ready to play- today.