Tri States Public Radio | By Rich EggerPublished November 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM CST
A couple efforts underway at Western Illinois University seek to engage everyone in helping move the institution forward.
Anew WIU
The University Professionals of Illinois, which represents faculty, is promoting a project called Anew WIU.
Merrill Cole, president of the UPI chapter at WIU, said the institution could use more state funding, but the university community also needs to think about how it can adapt.
“Not just for our students in 2024, but also for us. For all of us who work here, and for all the people who benefit from having Western Illinois University in their community,” he said.
Cole said Anew WIU will hold its kickoff event on Jan. 29, 2025.
The plan is to bring in a national-level expert in education, but it’s also designed to bring together faculty, staff, students, and community members to come up with ideas and decide on the best way forward for WIU.