The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees met on the Macomb campus Dec. 10 for their quarterly meeting. At the meeting, resolutions on a tuition increase, a change in fee structures, borrowing money from the WIU Foundation and the authorization to sell campus property were approved.
The WIU Board of Trustees approved a 2% increase in tuition for undergraduate and graduate students. The per credit hour rate for undergraduate students and graduate students remains one of the lowest among Illinois public universities. The board also approved a change to the fee structure for students. Student fees will remain the same, and the Student Government Association will participate in policy and procedure revisions for fee allocations to ensure current fee-funded entities remain appropriately funded and new allocation processes are clearly outlined, transparent and fair.
“We believe in educational access, and we are committed to providing access through our competitive tuition rates, fees and generous aid packages,” said WIU President Kristi Mindrup. “Western provides a tremendous return on investment for our students and their families. We are continually striving to provide affordable, life-changing educational experiences.”
The WIU Board of Trustees approved a resolution to allow the University to seek a potential buyer for Quad Cities Complex Building C on the WIU Quad Cities Campus. The resolution was passed unanimously and grants WIU authority to negotiate the sale of Building C for fair market value.
“Western’s commitment to the Quad Cities and surrounding communities is further strengthened by the leadership of our Board of Trustees,” said WIU President Kristi Mindrup. “The potential sale of Building C will allow WIU to generate revenue that will support student and programmatic initiatives in the Quad Cities and throughout the University.”
