For More Information Inquiries about Western Illinois University are welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the appropriate departments listed below. Athletics Academic Departments Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .... (309) 298-1106 Accountancy .................................................(309) 298-1152 African American Studies ........................... (309) 298-1181 Billing Questions Biological Sciences ..................................... (309) 298-1546 Billing and Receivables Office ................... (309) 298-1831 Business Administration .............................(309) 298-2442 Chemistry .................................................... (309) 298-1538 Counseling Center (Macomb) ............... (309) 298-2453 College Student Personnel ......................... (309) 298-1183 Communication ........................................... (309) 298-1507 Disability Services Communication Sciences and Disability Resource Center ......................... 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(309) 298-1690 College of Fine Arts and Communication ........................................(309) 298-1552 Libraries ....................................................... (309) 298-2762 2 Table of Contents General Information The History and Heritage of Western Illinois University..................................................... 8 The Present and Future of Western Illinois University ........................................................ 8 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 9 Our Mission ............................................................................................................................ 9 Our Values .............................................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the Graduate School ............................................................................................ 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 9 Equal Opportunity and Access .............................................................................................10 Student Right-to-Know ..........................................................................................................10 Administrative Organization .................................................................................................10 Academic Colleges ................................................................................................................11 Trustees of the University .....................................................................................................12 Officers of the University ......................................................................................................12 Graduate Council ...................................................................................................................12 Campus and Facilities The University .......................................................................................................................14 Housing ..................................................................................................................................14 University Libraries ................................................................................................................15 Laboratories, Clinics, and Special Facilities .........................................................................15 Student Union ........................................................................................................................17 Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus ................................................................18 University Services and Special Programs Alumni Association .............................................................................................................. 20 Athletics................................................................................................................................. 20 Campus Recreation ............................................................................................................... 20 Career Services ......................................................................................................................21 Center for International Studies ............................................................................................21 Counseling Center .................................................................................................................22 Cultural Programs ..................................................................................................................22 Disability Resource Center ....................................................................................................22 Go West Transit .....................................................................................................................22 Medical Services ....................................................................................................................23 Multicultural Services ............................................................................................................23 Parking Services ....................................................................................................................23 Public Safety ..........................................................................................................................23 Registration ............................................................................................................................24 Student Judicial Programs .....................................................................................................24