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Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:56 am
by Tere North
Neckerchief wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:12 am
New BOT is meeting now. Greg Aguilar is the new board chair.
I'm a little surprised that the board can meet before they have been approved by the Illinois Senate.
I too think it is odd, but SIU did just that. Don't know if SIU voted on any resolutions. Is WIU BOT voting on the resolutions?
How's the atmosphere at the BOT meeting compared to the last few? Anything stand out to you?
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:59 pm
by wiu712
Ron Williams (Vice President of Student Services and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs) addresses SGA concerns about the University's direction.
From the Western Courier:
https://westerncourier.com/44004/news/g ... direction/
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:46 pm
by wiu712
WIU’s new Board of Trustees meets with faculty and students.
From tonight's WGEM News:
https://wgem.com/2019/03/29/wius-new-bo ... -students/
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:11 pm
by Neckfansince71
From what I have heard, it was a tough day for everyone involved. Rumor has it that the BOT went into a closed session about 6 hours into the discussion because of heated words between a number of individuals involved. Changing the direction/refocusing WIU to allow it to thrive as the institution we all hope it can once again be is going to take effort, discussion, honesty and patience. There will be angry words, tears, and frustrations along the way but it has got to be done. We need a firm and thoughtful direction to say the least!
jc
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:59 pm
by wiu712
New WIU BOT holds first meeting focusing on growth and sustainability for the future.
From tonight's KHQA-TV-7 News:
https://khqa.com/news/local/new-wiu-bot ... the-future
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:21 am
by Leatherneck10
Neckfansince71 wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:11 pm
From what I have heard, it was a tough day for everyone involved. Rumor has it that the BOT went into a closed session about 6 hours into the discussion because of heated words between a number of individuals involved. Changing the direction/refocusing WIU to allow it to thrive as the institution we all hope it can once again be is going to take effort, discussion, honesty and patience. There will be angry words, tears, and frustrations along the way but it has got to be done. We need a firm and thoughtful direction to say the least!
jc
Can anyone confirm this? If so, this would be a good sign, in my opinion. It’s going to take some real strong disagreements to get Jack and a couple of VPs to either shape up or ship out.
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:38 am
by Tere North
Leatherneck10 wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:21 am
Neckfansince71 wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:11 pm
From what I have heard, it was a tough day for everyone involved. Rumor has it that the BOT went into a closed session about 6 hours into the discussion because of heated words between a number of individuals involved. Changing the direction/refocusing WIU to allow it to thrive as the institution we all hope it can once again be is going to take effort, discussion, honesty and patience. There will be angry words, tears, and frustrations along the way but it has got to be done. We need a firm and thoughtful direction to say the least!
jc
Can anyone confirm this? If so, this would be a good sign, in my opinion. It’s going to take some real strong disagreements to get Jack and a couple of VPs to either shape up or ship out.
At the very least, if it went 6 hours, that's a huge improvement over done by noon.
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 12:07 pm
by Neckfansince71
I did here that the BOT made a very positive impression on all that were there including community, faculty, staff, and students! Much to be done!
jc
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:27 pm
by wiu712
Western's New Board Sets Immediate Goal.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/post/westerns-new- ... diate-goal
Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:35 pm
by wiu712
McDonough County Emergency Services director is fighting against planned program cuts at Western Illinois University.
From WGEM News:
https://wgem.com/2019/04/04/officials-f ... niversity/
A Conversation with the New Chairperson of WIU's Board.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/post/conversation- ... wius-board