WESTERN UNIVERSITY-: 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

Quad Cities and Planning FY 2015 Report i 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 Goal 4: Support University Planning • Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is • Riverfront Campus Phase II opened on the fastest growing public university in time and under budget. Illinois, with average ACT scores that exceed state and national averages of college bound students.

Goal 2: Support Mentoring Goal 5: Increase Diversity • Western Illinois University’s Culture of • Total minority student enrollment and Mentoring is recognized as a national best minority student enrollment as a percent of practice by the Commission for Commuter total student enrollment are at historic and Adult Student Learning peaks.

Goal 3: Increase Community Engagement Goal 6: Increase Efficiency • Western Illinois University-Quad Cities • Partnerships with Renew Moline and the received $1.7 million in gifts and pledges City of Moline result in over $82 million in during Fiscal Year 2015. cost savings for the University, and support economic development for our host community.

Quad Cities and Planning FY 2015 Report iii 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.

• 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 . • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Carol Marquardsen, Office Support Specialist. Carol earned her Bachelors of Art degree in History from Ambrose University, where she volunteered with Special Collections on the digitization of the Award Archive. • Rebecca Moreno-Bell, Instructor, Counselor Education. Rebecca earned her master's degree in Counselor Education from Western Illinois University. • Bryan Ragle, Faculty Assistant, Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Western Illinois University.

1 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

Quad Cities and Planning FY 2015 Report 1 • 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.

• 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: F 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 Difference

2010 2014 Number Percent

WIU-QC 1,361 1,523 162 11.9% UIS 5,174 5,431 257 5.0% GSU 5,660 5,776 116 2.0% UIC 27,850 27,692 -158 -0.6% UIUC 43,862 43,603 -259 -0.6% SIUE 14,133 13,972 -161 -1.1% ISU 21,134 20,615 -519 -2.5% SIUC 20,037 17,989 -2,048 -10.2% WIU-M 11,224 9,935 -1,289 -11.5% NEIU 11,746 10,275 -1,471 -12.5% NIU 23,850 20,611 -3,239 -13.6% EIU 11,630 8,913 -2,717 -23.4% CSU 7,362 5,211 -2,151 -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.

Quad Cities and Planning FY 2015 Report 4 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

2013-2014 Reverse Degree Linkages Transfer Honor's Guides Black Hawk ✔ ✔ N/A ✔ Carl Sandburg ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Eastern Iowa ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Highland ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Illinois Valley Kirkwood ✔ ✔ Rock Valley Sauk Valley ✔ ✔ IP ✔

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.

Quad Cities and Planning FY 2015 Report 5 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.

• 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 on- campus 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 Fall 2013 Cohort

Number Pet Retained Number Pct. Retained

First-Year Rates New Freshmen 29 48.3% 39 63.2% New Transfers 177 70.1% 293 74.4%

Overall Rates All Undergraduates 734 81.0% 961 84.5% All Graduates 637 70.0% 540 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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