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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
ALUMNI PROGRAMS
ATHLETICS
BUDGET OFFICE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
INTERNAL AUDITING
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Fiscal Year 2018 Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2019 Plans
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President ThomasChief of Staff Paul Schlag
Kerry McBrideSara Payne
Student WorkersCaleb Camp, Michael Cross, and Nashuba Hudson
Fiscal Year 2018 Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2019 Plans
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Assisted with budget, compliance, and reporting requirements of the Illinois State governing bodies (IBHE, IL Audit Commission, State legislature)
Developed, implemented, and monitored the Strategic Plan of the University
Supported WIU Board of Trustees
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Ensured policies and procedures were developed, implemented, and monitored for efficient and effective control over State and University resources
Assisted the President and the members of the President’s Leadership Team
Scheduled President’s Roundtable meetings for faculty, staff, and students
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All Areas of the University are Responsible for Contributing to the President’s Executive Institute (PEI)
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◦ Hosted PEI Press Conferences in June 2017 and February 2018 on both campuses to discuss advancement of University and PEI goals and priorities
◦ Reassigned a Development Office to work in Business Engagement and Outreach
◦ Engaged External Organizations by earning new appointments to 1 Board
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◦ Received $100,000 from the Steans Foundation to support the recruitment and retention of students
◦ Received Board of Trustees approval to offer federal Tuition Assistance to active duty military students
◦ Promoted PEI at 13 alumni events statewide and nationally
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◦ Highlighted PEI goals, priorities, and accomplishments at the Higher Education Working Group and General Assembly budget testimony
◦ Served on the PEI Steering Team
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Support the President, the Board, and WIU:
Support the President, Board of Trustees, and Vice Presidents in governing the University
Coordinate and monitor the President’s schedule.
Coordinate the department allocation and implementation of the fiscal budget and resources of the University
Support the implementation of the Presidential Initiatives and the strategic plan, Higher Values in Higher Education
Support and coordinate the activities of the President’s Executive Institute
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Fiscal Year 2018 Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2019 Plans
Staff: Amy Spelman ‘98, Carrie Van Vleet ‘03, Carrie Lowderman, Kim Stuaan & Beverly Stuckwisch
Graduate Students: Alex Erlandson and Anyssa HiningStudent Employee: Connor Shinberger
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Purple & Gold Day Celebration and
The Western Challenge Day of Giving
Hosted P&G Day events and assisted
the Foundation in a record-breaking
year for the Western Challenge …
raised $153,679 in one day!
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Events: 70+ alumni and friends-related events;
collaborated with several campus areas (Athletics, Graduate Studies, Campus Recreation, Veterans Affairs, etc.)
Nearly 3,000 registered attendees Signature events: Inaugural Illinois Public Universities Higher
Education Reception Veterans Appreciation Week Activities
including an All-Vets Reunion Homecoming & Reunion 4th straight sell-out for Blackhawks event Continued hosting Western Wednesdays
complimentary socials in Chicago & Quad Cities on 1st Wednesday – over 300 guests so far
Parade Grand Marshall Mike Wagner ‘71
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Signature events continued:
Partnered with President’s Executive Institute
to host Alumni Summits seeking input from
alumni about WIU
9 Alumni Travel Abroad Programs
Golf outings in Chicago, Quad Cities, Macomb
HIGHLIGHT: Pregame alumni social followed by
Leathernecks making history with win over
Stanford
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Presented the Alumni Achievement Awards:
John A. Elliott Frank E. Rodeffer Scott D. Clarke Jeff L. McElroy David L. Harlow 1965 1961 1981 1997 1982
President Jack Thomas with Marjorie Weston accepting the Honorary Alumni Award for the late C. Don Weston
Steven E. Nelson ‘77 & Margaret W. Wong ‘73
Mayor Mike Inman with Town & Gown recipient Duke Oursler
Distinguished Alumni AwardsMay 12:
Honorary Alumni and Town & Gown Awards:
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Near completion of the building phase of Encompass with
iModules, provider of web-based platform for online event
management and email delivery system; will launch July 1, 2018
Managed an Alumni population that has grown from 62,000 in
1990 to 134,926 today (125,733 omitting deceased) with less
staff and lower budget
Maintained Foundation/Alumni database with approximately
130,601 updates
Sent 3,088,631 emails to Alumni and Friends
Ran 531 data retrieval jobs for Alumni Programs and other
departments to assist in communicating with Alumni
Welcomed 484 new members to the Alumni Association last
August, 727 last December; will welcome 1,563 more in May =
2,774 new graduates; 2,774 new alumni to serve
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Other marketing efforts:
Mail Western magazine to 120,000 addresses four times a
year; RockeNews enewsletter 12 times per year to 40,000
Affinity partnerships remain the primary funding source for
Alumni programs as state appropriation is down to $14,000
Social Media
Provided up-to-the-minute information &
resources to WIU alumni and friends
on our website and through social media
Presence on 7 social media sites – Facebook: 7,222; Twitter:
2,280 followers; Instagram 245 followers; others include
Flickr, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest
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Alumni Council:
Members represented interests of all Alumni Association
members; served as liaisons to 25 University areas;
selected Alumni Award recipients and entertained us all
during the Homecoming parade; assisted in recruiting
students by writing notes to prospective students
Alumni Legacy committee implemented fundraising plan
and launched “Leatherneck Legacy” fundraising program
Alumni Advocacy subcommittee worked with Advocacy
Consortium of Public Illinois Alumni Associations to host
Illinois Public Universities Higher Education Reception
Provided 21 scholarships to children/grandchildren
of alumni
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HIRE A NEW ASSISTANT DIR.
Events:
Homecoming/Reunion/Old
Stompin’ Ground run with
EXCITING new changes Sept.
28-29
50-60+ additional events
including away football at U of I
Sept. 8 and ISU Oct. 6
Finalize iModules to serve entire
campus in communicating with
alumni
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Complete first year of new fundraising initiatives and
implement the new Leatherneck Legacy program (was
launched first of May)
Further develop and implement the Alumni Advocacy
Program with assistance of the subcommittee of Alumni
Council working with Advocacy Consortium of Public Illinois
Alumni Associations (all 9 public universities Alumni
Directors’ Consortium)
Extend Social Media Strategic Plan to include all new forms
of social media; review effectiveness and make changes;
add social media intern
Extend marketing programs to reach more alumni, utilize
them to recruit more students and extend legislative reach
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Request to fill position vacated in 2015 that has not been filled due to budget while we continue to manage an alumni population growing at nearly 3,000 per year, as well as manage the ever-changing social media aspect of the program; 1990 there were 62,000 and today there are 135,000 with less staff
New computers – newest is 5 years old
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2017-’18 Year in Review & Future Objectives
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Men’s Sports (9) Women’s Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Golf
Football Soccer
Golf Softball
Soccer Swimming & Diving
Swimming & Diving Tennis
Track & Field / Cross Country Track & Field / Cross Country
Volleyball
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Participants◦ 349 Student-Athletes: 215 Men (62%) &
134 Women (38%)
Demographics◦ 233 Caucasian (67%)
◦ 70 African-American (20%)
◦ 25 Two or More Races (7%)
◦ 15 Hispanic (4%)
◦ 5 Non-Resident Alien (1%)
◦ 1 Asian (<1%)
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Athletics hosts over 100 athletics contests and special events each year, including the Purple & Gold Auction. Athletics will continue to manage and produce high-caliber, Division I athletics events and related programming.
2017 Purple & Gold Auction
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Budget Summary
Operating Expenses: $5,247,409
Personnel: $3,266,955
Athletics Scholarships: $3,850,000
Total Operating Budget: $12,364,364*
*Student fees reduced by 8.91% from FY17 to FY18; excludes insurance.
Personnel Summary
28 Coaches
18 Staff / Administrators
33 Graduate Assistants
7 Part-Time / Volunteers
86 Total Staff Members Monyae
WilliamsonNew Asst. AD /
Athletics Communications
Diane WholeyNew Head Coach, Men’s &
Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country
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3.122 GPA Cumulative Student-Athlete GPA in Fall 2017. (Fourth Highest on Record)
21 Consecutive Semesters Student-Athlete GPA has exceeded GPA of the University’s student body.
63% of all Student-Athletes earned 3.0 GPA or higher in Fall 2017.
Five Commencement Marshalls and five Departmental Scholars at 2018 Spring Commencement.
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Senior Emily Clemens became the program’s all-time leading scorer, and Summit League record holder in career
assists and free throws made.
Women’s Basketball defeats Stanford, the first-ever program victory over a nationally ranked
opponent. Program also competes in a postseason tournament for the third
consecutive season. (WNIT)
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Football program qualified for the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the second time in last three seasons, and ranked as
high as #9 in national rankings during the 2017 season.
Jared Elliott named new head football
coach on January 4, 2018.
Defeated FBS opponent, Coastal Carolina, for the
second consecutive win for the program against FBS
teams.
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Kobe Webster, Men’s Basketball,
named to 2017-’18 Summit League All-Newcomer Team.
Emily Ira, Softball, named the 2017
Summit League Pitcher of the Year.
Brandon Gilbeck, Men’s Basketball, named the 2017-’18 Summit
League Defensive Player of the Year.
Erica Hagan, Women’s Swimming, wins first program medal at Summit
League Championships in eight years with 3rd
place finish in 100 IM.
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Fernando Pacheco - Men’s SoccerFirst Team, CoSIDA Academic All-American
Emily Clemens - Women’s BasketballFirst Team, LOWE’S Senior Class All-American
Brett Taylor - FootballFirst Team, STATS FCS All-AmericanSecond Team, CoSIDA Academic All-American
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Jaelon Acklin - FootballSecond Team, STATS FCS All-American
Jacob Judd - FootballFirst Team, CoSIDA Academic All-AmericanThird Team, STATS FCS All-American
Khalen Saunders - FootballThird Team, Phil Steele All-American
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Continued emphasis on enhancing Athletics’ facilities portfolio, including team locker rooms. Projects funded through the Leatherneck Club and NCAA grant funds.
New Carpet / Men’s Soccer Locker Room
New Carpet / Softball Locker
Room
New Dimensional Graphics in Western Hall South Locker Room Hallway.
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28th Annual Purple & Gold Auction raised $55,000, most since 2007.
Don Viar Athletics Endowment created with $25,000 gift from David Viar.
The Leatherneck Club received over 100 gifts, totaling more than $12,000, during the Western Challenge on April 24, 2018.
Awarded nearly $65,000 in endowed athletics scholarships during 2017-18. Scholarship
recipients recognized at halftime of basketball game with donors.
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The Leatherneck Club, Athletics’ Annual Fund, continues to operate at a high level, recording its 2nd highest membership in the last 19 years during FY17, featuring 726 members totaling $362,000. The fund continues to directly support and enhance the experience of all student-athletes and sport programs.
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The department’s redesigned website, www.GoLeathernecks.com, received over 3.6 million unique views since August 2017, and offers live streaming of athletics contests.
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Leatherneck Athletics continues to reach a wide and diverse national audience through its website and various
social media platforms.
Since 2015, @WIUAthletics Twitter followers have increased by 95%.
Since 2015, Athletics Facebook followers have increased by 51%.
Since 2015, Athletics Instagram followers have increased by 144%.
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Continued emphasis on student-athlete leadership and personal, professional development programs to ensure student-athletes are equipped to succeed in and out of the classroom.
Yoga at Women Empowering (W.E.) Event
Senior Student-Athlete Mock Interviews
Social Media Education at Captain’s Breakfast
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Leatherneck Athletics competes in two highly competitive Division I athletics conferences in the Summit League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, respectively. Each of the aforementioned areas must continue to grow to support the highest quality experience for our student-athletes.
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Fiscal Year 2018 Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2019 Plans
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Planned and Coordinated Western Illinois University’s Annual Operating and Capital Budget
FY18 Budget Allocations for Appropriated, AFS Funds, University Services and Athletics.
FY19 Operating Budget and Capital Request WIU Board of Trustees Illinois Board of Higher Education – RAMP Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Illinois State Legislature
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Monitored expenditures due to budget constraints.
Monitored personnel requests to determine need and available university resources due to reduced revenue.
Assisted the campus leadership in making financial and personnel decisions for the institution.
Developed tuition and fee models for recommendations for next fiscal year.
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Develop plans to assist those accounts/entities that have negative cash balances.
Develop and plan for any budget reductions.
Continue to evaluate and find recommendations regarding fees for on-line credit hours.
Be active participants in the planning for a new ERP system.
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Fiscal Year 2018 Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2019 Plans
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Continued to provide overall support and training for the search process and online hiring management and applicant tracking system
Provided search support and monitoring for 83 faculty and administrative positions (76 external, 7 internal)
Reviewed and processed 163 requisitions for faculty and administrative positions (promotions, rehires and waivers)
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Workforce Diversity – New Hires
Assisted in the hiring of faculty and administrative positions which included the hire of 11 individuals from underrepresented groups.
Facultyo 4 Asiano 2 Black/African Americano 2 Hispanico 2 Othero 1 2 or more
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Partnered with Student Judicial Programs to provide hearing board members with the state required 10 hours of annual training on sexual violence.
Partnered with the Disability Resource Center to provide a “Best Practices for Inclusion & Non Discrimination” workshop for new faculty and administrators.
Created and implemented MOU with Spoon River College to assist with addressing reporting and investigation in instances involving a SRC student or a student simultaneously enrolled at WIU and SRC
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Assisted Interpersonal Violence Prevention Programming Subcommittee with mirroring FY17 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Campaign which included the distribution of sexual assault awareness posters and a sexual consent photo display featuring current WIU students
Successfully transitioned to new training provider for required annual training for faculty, staff, and students.
Provided face-to-face Title IX and diversity trainings (8 in the fall, 2 in the spring) for Greek organizations, University Judicial Board, U100 and other classes
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Successfully completed annual compliance reports
Affirmative Action Update
African-American, Asian, and Hispanic Employment Plans
Agency Workforce Report
Annual Human Relations Report 110 ILCS (TITLE IX)
Illinois State Legislature (ISL) Report
Underrepresented Groups Report
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Reviewed 84 Title IX implicated complaints and 29 non-Title IX Implicated cases
Investigated 12 allegations of discrimination and/or harassment involving student Respondents and 5 allegations of discrimination and/or harassment involving employee Respondents. In addition, 5 investigations involving student respondents and 5 investigations involving employee respondents are in process at this time.
Coordinated 6 employee ADA accommodations and 3 student pregnancy accommodations
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Hire new director who will transition and establish future vision for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
Continue analysis of the 11 program components for equity in Athletics
Work with University Diversity Committee to analyze data from Campus Climate Survey
Continue to work on a partnership with campus departments (UHDS, SDO, Admissions, etc.) to create/facilitate a Title IX information session for orientation programs for incoming freshmen, transfer, and possibly graduate students.
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➢ Served as the governmental liaison for Western Illinois University
➢ Negotiated and sought support for the University; promoted current and future practices and programs; and facilitated exchange of information internally and externally
➢ At State level, interacted with Illinois Constitutional Officers, members of the General Assembly, state agencies, the IL Board of Higher Education, and other constituency groups to advocate for WIU
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➢ Arranged campus tours for interested legislatures
and staff
➢ Interacted with federal and local government
agencies and officials, and with individuals
representing other Illinois educational institutions
➢ Provided legislative updates to University
Leadership and Board of Trustees
➢ Informed departments of relevant legislation
➢ WIU Legislative Reception in Springfield
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➢ Continue to develop relationships with
members of the General Assembly, Illinois’
Constitutional Officers, Congressional
delegation, and other constituencies
➢ Continue to update the campus on
legislation affecting Western Illinois
University and IL public higher education
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Completed the WIU Cost Analysis and other ad hoc
research analyses for the Student Cost Task Force.
Developed an early at-risk retention prediction model
and other ad hoc enrollment, retention and
graduation analyses for various University
committees.
Administered the nine-year out baccalaureate degree
survey to undergraduates who graduated in the Class
of 2009.
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External Accountability Reporting:
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS)
Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Illinois Higher Education Institutional Data System (IHEIS)
Postsecondary Education Data System (PEDS)
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External Reporting Continued:
Faculty and Administrative Salary Studies (including AAUP and CUPA)
Common Data Set
Military Friendly and Military Times Best for Vets
NCAA Graduation Report
U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review & various other surveys (e.g., ACT, College Board, etc.)
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Internal Reporting:
Academic Productivity Measures
Academic Program Review
Alumni Survey
Discipline Cost Studies
Enrollment/Graduation/Retention Reports
Fact Book and Fast Facts
National Survey of Student Engagement
Student Credit Hour Production
UPI Faculty Salary Analysis
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Service On:
Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP)
Enrollment Management Team
HLC Academy on Student Persistence and Completion committees: Steering Team, Data Team, and the Macomb Team
Illinois Board of Higher Education Data Advisory Committee
IT Governance: Administrative Alliance & Executive Committee
Planning (Social Responsibility) Task Force
Student Cost Task Force
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Continue to provide enrollment, retention, and graduation analyses to assist with recruitment and retention efforts.
Analyze baccalaureate degree survey data, and provide results to campus community.
Continue to provide the University with the research to support and advance the University Strategic Plan and decision making processes.
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During audit planning process met with key constituents in the University to develop a dynamic, risk-based audit plan that incorporates significant risks and compliance needs.
Reviewed and monitored all IT projects to determine potential audit requirements.
Provided assurance and consulting services for the Quad Cities campus, major technology implementations, and the WIU Foundation to assist management in establishing procedures and reducing risk.
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Revised and updated outdated FCIAA questionnaires to assist management in their completion of the FCIAA certification process. Completed the FCIAA certification for FY 2018 in April 2018.
Monitored the FY 2017 external audit and assisted management in preparing audit responses. Worked with the Audit Committee to ensure concerns were resolved and results provided in a timely manner.
Updated and presented the Internal Audit Charter to Board of Trustees for approval.
Completed report of FY 2017 internal audit activities by September 30th as required by the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act.
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Passed 5 year quality assurance review showing that the department complies with professional and statutory requirements.
Have completed or started four audits and several unplanned investigations in accordance with the approved internal audit plan and audit charter.
Participated in an advisory capacity on several University committees.
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Staffing and Professional Development:
Continued training and professional development of internal
audit staff member in FY 2018.
Each staff member earned over 40 hours of Continuing
Professional Education, which exceeded State of Illinois
requirements.
Provide educational opportunities for a graduate accounting
student for the upcoming summer.
Met with various departments and leadership committees to
develop positive relationships and promote the services that
the WIU Office of Internal Auditing provides.
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FY 2018 Cost Savings and Future Budget Reductions:
The Director of Internal Auditing participated in
the FY 2018 furlough program resulting in
personnel expense savings.
Forgone annual, professional internal audit
conference.
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Develop a two-year, risk-based internal audit plan
with input from management and other key
stakeholders.
Provide advisory services for the Risk Advisory
Group, assist with enterprise risk management
initiative, and ensure that a risk-based audit plan
is developed that incorporates significant risks
and compliance needs.
Ensure communication of University’s Fraud Policy
to raise awareness.
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Add value and provide guidance to cross-functional
committees, and provide support to development and
implementation teams as necessary. Make
recommendations to improve or change processes to
ensure adequate controls are in place and are feasible
to implement.
Oversee and communicate the results of external
audits to the Board of Trustees Audit Committee, and
facilitate meetings between Audit Committee members
and senior leadership to discuss audit results, key
concerns, and action plans for resolving issues.
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Ensure completion of annual report of FY 2018 internal
audit activities by September 30th as required by the
Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act.
Assist management by coordinating completion of FCIAA
certification for the University and the Foundation.
Provide audit services for the Quad Cities campus, major
technology implementations, and WIU Foundation.
Perform internal investigations relating to potential
fraud, misappropriation of assets, or misuse of funds.
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Update the internal audit charter, policies,
procedures, and departmental manual to reflect
changes in internal audit operations and to
continue to improve operational efficiencies by
standardizing processes.
Serve on IT Governance Committee as a project
reviewer.
Complete internal assessments as required by
the IIA Standards to evaluate and ensure
compliance with the IIA Standards and Code of
Ethics.
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Staffing and Professional Development:
Continue to ensure professional development of internal audit staff
member.
Meet or exceed State of Illinois mandated continuing education
requirements through low cost, budget saving opportunities.
Provide hands-on learning opportunities for WIU students through
internship and student employment opportunities if funding is
available.
Work collaboratively with departments and leadership committees
to develop positive relationships and promote the services that the
WIU Office of Internal Auditing provides.
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Continue to implement the full functionality of the
electronic work paper application to improve
efficiency and reduce paper-related printing costs.
Increase usage of data analysis software to
provide broader audit coverage.
Invest in internal audit related technologies as
funding is available to improve the efficiency of
operations.
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Base operating budget increase of $1,905 to cover continuing education and operational needs. (Should funding be available)
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Represented the University in all legal matters
Managed external counsel
Advised the executive administration and Board of Trustees regarding legal matters and compliance
Managed the University's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and executed appropriate and timely responses
The General Counsel served as the University Ethics Officer
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Served as liaison between the University and the Office of Executive Inspector General and the Attorney General’s Office
Worked with external counsel and all stakeholders in matters of negotiations and arbitrations
Drafted and reviewed all contracts concerning the University on a wide range of issues, including employment, real estate and leases, procurement, construction, and insurance
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Managed all employment immigration matters within the Office of General Counsel; hosted seminar on employment related work visas and DACA
In conjunction with the Provost, successfully processed all employment visas as needed for faculty and staff at the University
Continually reviewed all external legal counsel services to ensure quality service and sound fiscal management, making changes where necessary
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Advised and assisted departments responsible for compliance and employment matters
Provided consulting and oversight related to the administration of the State of Illinois mandatory Ethics Training
Continued to implement new office procedures and systems to help track and streamline processes
Partnered with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access to provide assistance on campus
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Continue to provide effective advocacy and support for the University
Provide more robust training where needed
Expand communication through new email account for the Office of General Counsel
Continue to streamline external counsel
Update the Office of General Counsel main web site