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III. REPORTS

A. Report from Board Chair

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B. Committee Reports

Executive/Planning Committee*

Mr. Tim Burke, Chair

Board Relations Committee*

Mr. Dan Caulkins, Chair

Finance/Audit Committee*

Ms. Barb Baurer , Chair

Academic and Student Affairs Committee*

Mr. Carl Mito, Chair

* All trustees serve as members of the committee.

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IV. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of Minutes

September 14, 2018 Board Meeting

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B. Executive Session Minutes

Section 2.06(c) of the Open Meetings Act requires that the Board of Trustees review the

minutes of all executive sessions at least semi-annually to determine whether the need for

confidentiality still exists as to all or part of those minutes. Minutes of executive sessions,

or portions thereof, which no longer require confidential treatment must be made available

for public inspection.

In order to comply with this provision, Board Counsel is reviewing executive session

minutes and will provide the Board recommendations as to whether or not all or part of

those minutes should remain confidential.

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C. Sale of Property and Construction Easement for Improvement of Illinois Route 16

(Lincoln Avenue)

In connection with the improvement of Illinois Route 16 (Lincoln Avenue), the State of

Illinois, Department of Transportation has asked that the University sell them two parcels of

property and provide them with a construction easement for two parcels of property to allow

them to improve Illinois Route 16 (Lincoln Avenue) for the sum of $7,100.00.

The sale affects the following land:

A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 12 North, Range 9 East of the

Third Principal Meridian, Coles County, Illinois, described as follows:

Tract 1

Commencing at an aluminum disk at the northwest corner of the Southwest

Quarter of said Section 14 (as recorded in Monument Record Book 2, Page

118): thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 25 seconds East (all bearings are

referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System East Zone Datum of

1983 (11)); along the north line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 70.07

feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of 75.80

feet to the existing southerly right of way line of Federal Aid Route 17 (IL

Route 16) and the Point of Beginning; thence south 45 degrees 30 minutes 01

seconds West a distance of 43.22 feet to the existing easterly right of way line

of 4th Street; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 3 seconds West along said

existing easterly right of way line a distance of 10.00 feet; thence North 44

degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East along said existing easterly right of way

line a distance of 28.37 feet to the existing southerly right of way line of

Federal Aid Route 17 (IL Route 16); thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 21

seconds East a distance of 10.94 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing

0.006 acres, more or less.

Tract 2

Commencing at an aluminum disk at the northwest corner of the Southwest

Quarter of said Section 14 (as recorded in Monument Record Book 2, Page

118): thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 25 seconds East (all bearings are

referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System East Zone Datum of

1983 (11)); along the north line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of

787.14 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 35 seconds West a distance

of 77.62 feet to the existing southerly right of way line of Federal Aid Route

17 (IL Route 16) and the Point of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 27

minutes 21 seconds East along said existing southerly right of way line a

distance of 8.20 feet to the existing westerly right of way line of 7th Street;

thence south 45 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East along said existing

westerly right of way line a distance of 28.30 feet; thence South 00 degrees

36 minutes 51 seconds East along said existing westerly right of way line a

distance of 9.00 feet; thence North 44 degrees 46 minutes 39 seconds West a

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distance of 40.47 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.005 acres, more

or less.

Temporary Easement 1

Beginning at a point on a line being feet perpendicular distance southerly of

and parallel with the centerline of Federal Aid Primary Route 91 (IL Route

16), said point being 50.00 feet perpendicular distance southerly of said

centerline at Station 524+79.00; thence easterly along said line to a point

being 50.00 feet perpendicular distance southerly of said centerline at

Station 524+95.00; thence southerly to a point on a line being 68.00 feet

perpendicular distance southerly of and parallel with said centerline, said

point being 68.00 feet perpendicular distance southerly of said centerline at

Station 524+95.00; thence westerly along said line to a point being 68.00

feet perpendicular distance southerly of said centerline at Station

524+60.33; thence northeasterly to the Point of Beginning containing 0.010

acres, more or less.

Temporary Easement 2

Beginning at a point 60.00 feet perpendicular distance southerly of the

centerline of Federal Aid Primary Route 91 (IL Route 16) at Station

531+96.00; thence southeasterly to a point on a line being 89.00 feet

perpendicular distance southerly of said centerline at Station 532+24.23;

thence southerly to a point on a line being101.00 feet perpendicular distance

southerly of said centerline at Station 532+24.25; thence westerly along said

line to a point being 101.00 feet perpendicular distance southerly of said

centerline at Station 531+96.00; thence northerly to the Point of Beginning

containing 0.017 acres, more or less

Further resolved that they are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such

instruments as may be necessary or convenient to consummate such sale.

Further resolved that the trustees of the Board of Eastern Illinois University voted

for the adoption of this resolution as follows: Aye ____; Nay____; Abstain_____.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2018. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve this easement.

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D. FY19 Budget Approval and FY20 Budget Projections

Attached is the proposed budget for FY 2019 and the budget projection used in the Illinois

Board of Higher Education submission for FY 2020.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve this item.

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V. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. President’s Report

Presentation: Student Retention: Early Alert System

-- Nate Atkinson and Lucas Lower

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B. Earned Degrees Report

FY2018 Degrees Awarded

[Board Regulations (III.B.1.b.) stipulate that an annual report on earned degrees awarded

be provided by the Board.]

In FY2018, Eastern awarded a total of 2,267 degrees:

1,462 Bachelor’s degrees

156 Post-bachelor’s certificates

614 Master’s degrees

35 Specialist degrees

This compares to FY 2017 totals of 2,550 degrees overall and 1,703 bachelor’s degrees,

and with a five-year average of 2,487 degrees overall and 1,798 bachelor’s degrees.

Majors with the largest number of bachelor’s degree recipients in FY 2018 were:

General Studies (140)

Kinesiology and Sports Studies (120)

Family and Consumer Sciences (110)

Psychology (94)

Communication Studies (87)

Other majors in the “top ten” for undergraduate degree recipients were Biological

Sciences/BS, Sociology/BA, Management/BSB, Marketing/BSB, Organizational and

Professional Development/BS.

Of the 614 master’s degrees awarded, the “top five” were:

MS in Technology (148)

MBA (55)

MSEd in Educational Administration and Supervision (54)

MA in Art (38)

MS in Communication Disorders and Sciences (37)

In FY 2018, minorities received 459 degrees, or 20% of the total degrees conferred.

Eastern’s 6-year graduation rate (IPEDS/NCAA methodology) is 58%.

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Summer and Fall, 2018 Enrollment Report

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

STUDENT BODY PROFILE

SUMMER ENROLLMENT DATA – Two year comparison

CATEGORY 2017 2018

Head Count 2831 2643

FTE 1083 1018

Full-Time 298 213

Part-Time 2533 2430

Undergraduate 1709 1561

Graduate 1122 1082

Gender

Men 1045 918

Women 1786 1725

Class Standing

Freshmen 81 93

Sophomores 115 118

Juniors 337 387

Seniors 1176 948

Graduates 1122 1082

National Origin

White 2020 1917

African American 333 303

Hispanic 139 143

Asian 41 37

American Indian/Alaskan Native 5 5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander** 3 2

Two or more races** 58 54

Unknown 45 63

International 187 119

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Summer and Fall, 2018 Enrollment Report (Cont.)

FALL ENROLLMENT DATA – Five year comparison

CATEGORY

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Head Count 8913 8520 7415 7030 7526

FTE 7724 7282 6234 5339 5892

Full-Time 7392 6911 5916 4996 4767

Part-Time 1521 1609 1499 2034 2759

Undergraduate 7640 7202 5957 5568 6012

Graduate 1273 1318 1458 1462 1514

Gender

Men 3534 3407 2933 2783 3064

Women 5379 5113 4482 4247 4462

Undergraduate Transfers*** 888 798 536 1178 1904

Class Standing

Freshmen 1693 1673 1251 1582 1130

Sophomores 1454 1295 1073 871 725

Juniors 1923 1791 1447 1307 1199

Seniors* 2570 2443 2186 1808 1652

Graduates* 1273 1318 1458 1462 1514

National Origin

White 6230 5831 4904 4489 4755

African American 1500 1441 1226 1119 1117

Hispanic 444 471 449 583 792

Asian 80 92 76 118 168

American Indian/Alaskan Native 21 20 20 19 15

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander** 6 4 5 6 5

Two or more races** 169 181 153 156 149

Unknown 190 189 149 162 202

International 273 291 433 378 323

*In Fall 2017, 34 Post-Baccalaureate students enrolled in a Second Bachelor’s program were included with the Seniors, and 18 Post-Baccalaureate students enrolled in a teacher certification program were included with the Graduates. Prior to Fall 2008, all Post-Baccalaureate students were included with the Graduates. **In order to align with federal and state reporting, new categories were added beginning Summer 2011. ***In Fall 2017, 582 Dual Credit High School students are included in the Undergraduate Transfers. In Fall 2018, there were 1274 Dual Credit High School Students.

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C. Reports from Constituencies

Faculty Senate – Dr. Todd Bruns

Staff Senate – No report

Student Government – Ms. Rebecca Cash

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D. Summary of Purchases $100,000 - $249,999

None

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E. FY 2019 Deposit and Investment Report

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E. FY 2019 Deposit and Investment Report (Cont.)

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F. FY 2018 Income Producing Grants and Contracts

Income-Producing Grants and Contracts Valued at $10,000 or More:

FY 2018 Income Producing Contracts

Contracts Valued at $10,000 or more:

Quarter 2017 2018

July – September $ 938,454 $ 1,183,832

October – December 751,791 541,918

January – March 511,337 428,161

April – June 305,954 417,058

$ 2,507,536 $ 2,570,969

Camps and Conferences Valued at $10,000 or More:

KEY: Name of Organization Amount Grantor/Contractor Term of Grant: 0/0/01 – 0/0/01 Director/Fiscal Agent

Purpose:

1. American Legion Premier Illini Boys State 2017 $80,480 Illini Boys State June 9 – 16, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school boys to learn about the basic ideals

and principles of our system of government. This camp serves as a valuable recruitment tool.

2. American Legion Premier Illinois Girls State 2017 $90,402 Illini Girls State June 16– 24, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

3. Cavaliers 2017 $35,914

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corp June 4 – 18, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school boys to learn about the basic ideals

and principles of our system of government. This camp serves as a valuable recruitment tool.

4. Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute $73,174 IL Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association July 13 – 20, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

5. EIU Music Camp 2017 $51,034 EIU Department of Music July 13 – 22, 2017 Mark Hudson Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

6. IHSA Track Meets $153,066 Illinois High School Association May 16 – 26, 2018 Mark Hudson Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

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Camps and Conferences Valued at $10,000 or More (continued)

7. Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education $17,925 IL Council on Continuing Higher Education February 7 – 9, 2018 Peggy Brown, Jeff Cross Purpose: Educate on social, political and educational issues relating to continuing education

at two-year and four-year institutions of higher education.

8. Illinois Council on Social Sciences $12,385 Illinois Council on Social Sciences July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Peggy Brown, Jeff Cross

Purpose: Assist Illinois Social Science teachers with continuing education and networking

opportunities to enhance curriculum.

9. Illinois Municipal Treasurers’ Institute $45,304 Illinois Municipal Treasurers’ Institute November 12-16, 2017 Peggy Brown, Jeff Cross Purpose: Assist Illinois treasurers, finance officers, and accountants in developing and

maintaining administrative expertise needed for successful operation of Illinois municipal

government and in completing requirements for certification.

10. Illinois Municipal Treasurers’ Pension Administrator $28,918 Participants, Illinois Municipal Treasurers’ Association Nov. 12 – 16, 2017

Peggy Brown, Jeff Cross

Purpose: To assist Illinois treasurers, finance officers and accountants in developing and

maintaining administrative expertise needed for the successful operation of Illinois municipal

government and in completing requirements for certification.

11. Illinois Realtors Association $98,664 Illinois Realtors Association July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Peggy Brown, Jeff

Purpose: Provide basic and continuing education for realtors in partnership with EIU

Information Technology Services (ITS) and EIU Center for Academic Technology and

support (CATS).

12. Johnson Flight Academy #1 and #2 2017

Civil Air Patrol-Illinois 2017 June 8 – 24, 2017 Mark Hudson $16,942

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

13. Junior Badminton Camp 2017 $16,321

Junior Badminton Camp July 23 – 27, 2017 Mark Hudson Purpose: Provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on the

campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

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14. Metamora Band 2017 $13,221 Metamora High School July 30 – August 4, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

15. Minooka Band $30,607 Minooka High School July 30 – August 4, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

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Camps and Conferences Valued at $10,000 or More (continued)

16. Monticello Band $20,713 Monticello High School July 23 – 28, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

17. Municipal Clerks of Illinois $79,696 College Professors of Art October 10 – 13, 2017 Peggy Brown, Jeff Cross Purpose: Provide opportunities for continuous professional development and networking

while building on its strengths and its individual members. Promotes efficiency and

effectiveness in the delivery of local government services.

18. Panther Camps $26,354 EIU Athletic Department June 11 – 30, 2017 Mark Hudson Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp

on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

19. Richland Community High School Band $10,535

Richland Community High School Band July 30 – August 4, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp

on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

20. Romeoville High School Band $24,185 Romeoville High School July 30– August 3, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp

on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

21. Smith Walbridge $114,300 Smith Walbridge July 12 – 29, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

22. UDA & Varsity Spirit Corp. $14,350 Universal Cheerleading Association June 20 – 23, 2017 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for high school students to participate in a camp on

the campus of Eastern Illinois University. This camp serves as a recruitment tool.

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Other Income-Producing Grants and Contracts Valued at $10,000 or More:

1. AT&T $17,245 AT&T July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Jeff Owens

Purpose: Rental of campus Radio/TV tower for cellular transmission.

2. Consolidated Communications $20,000

Consolidated Communications July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate advertising

3. Consolidated Communications $55,000 Consolidated Communications July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Jeff Owens

Purpose: Programming.

4. Country Catering $38,785 Country Catering July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Concession sales from athletic events hosted by EIU and corporate

Advertising.

5. Country Financial $35,000 Country Financial July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate advertising

6. Credit Union One $35,000 Credit Union One July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate advertising at athletic events hosted by EIU.

7. Eastern Illinois Properties $10,000 EIP July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate Advertising

8. EIU Food Court $30,000 EIU Food Court July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate Advertising

9. First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust $10,000 First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate Advertising

10. First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust $22,200 First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018 Josh Awalt

Purpose: To provide banking services to EIU students, faculty and staff.

11. IMG College Licensing $37,066 The Collegiate Licensing Co. July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Steve Rich

Purpose: Royalties received from any licensed Eastern Illinois University items.

Funds are used for scholarships and athletes and to administer EIU licensing.

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Other Income-Producing Grants and Contracts Valued at $10,000 or More (Continued)

12. Jimmy Johns $11,500

Jimmy Johns July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Corporate Advertising

13. Lanman Oil $10,000

Lanman Oil July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael Purpose: Corporate Advertising

14. Marquette University University $100,000 Marquette University July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Men’s Basketball Game

15. Northern IL University $335,000 Northern IL University July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Men’s Football Game

16. Northwestern University $18,500

Northwestern University July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Women’s Basketball Game and Men’s Soccer

17. Papa John’s $10,000 Papa John’s July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael Purpose: Corporate Advertising

18. Pepsi Cola $303,000 Pepsi Cola July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Dr. Glassman, Thomas Michael,

Paul A. McCann, Mark Hudson, Lynette Drake

Purpose: To provide a service to the students on campus.

19. Saint Joseph’s University $10,000 Saint Joseph’s University July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael Purpose: Guarantee for Women’s Basketball Game

20. San Diego State University $100,000

San Diego State University July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Men’s Basketball Game

21. Sprint $32,259 Sprint July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Jeff Owens Purpose: Rental of campus Radio/TV tower for cellular transmission.

22. Subway $47,321 Subway July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide a service to the students on campus.

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Other Income-Producing Grants and Contracts Valued at $10,000 or More (Continued)

23. The Language Company $64,365 The Language Company July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Mark Hudson

Purpose: To provide English as a second language training to prospective international

Students for successful transition into college.

24. T-Mobile $27,519 T-Mobile July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Jeff Owens

Purpose: Rental of campus Radio/TV tower for cellular transmission.

25. University of Mississippi $10,000 University of Mississippi July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Men’s Baseball Game

26. University of Nebraska $95,000 University of Nebraska July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Thomas Michael

Purpose: Guarantee for Men’s Basketball Game

27. Verizon $31,719 Verizon July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Jeff Owens

Purpose: Rental of campus Radio/TV tower for cellular transmission.

Contracts valued at less than $10,000:

Quarter 2017 2018

July – September $ 82,287 $ 71,662

October – December 38,156 29,480

January – March 41,283 29,072

April – June 35,450 33,231

$ 197,176 $ 163,445

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FY 2018 Income Producing Research/Public Service Grants and Contracts

Research/Public Service Grants & Contracts Valued at $10,000 or More

Quarter Awards Value

July - Sept 10 $1,928,317

Oct – Dec 3 $166,715

Jan – March 8 $1,264,295

April – June 2 $38,230

FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2018

1. Child Care Resource and Referral $778,400

Illinois Department of Human Services 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Baker, Misty

Public Service: Provide child care resource services to a range of Illinois counties

2. Description Information Library FY18 $290,688

Illinois Department of Human Services 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Chesnut, Robert

Public Service: Statewide implementation of the Prescription Monitoring Program.

3. TRIO: Student Support Services Program FY18 $259,768

U.S. Department of Education 9/1/2017 - 8/31/2018

Davenport, Mona/Burkhead, Maggie

Public Service: To increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation,

low income, and /or students with disabilities.

4. IDHS SAPP FY18 $220,000

Illinois Department of Human Services 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Davidson,

Eric/Evans, Kasey

Public Service: Statewide higher education alcohol prevention initiative

intended to enhance IHE capacity

5. A Long Term Monitoring Program of Fish Population

on the Wabash River FY18 $169,000 IDNR/USFWS 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Colombo, Robert/Bolinger, Eric,

Meiners, Scott

Research: Sample the lower 200 miles of the Wabash River using standardized

electrofishing to assess the fish community assemblages and monitor the trends in

fish populations.

6. Illinois Bat Conservation Program: Habitat Use and

Maternity Colonies (Years Two and Three) $100,001

Illinois Department of Natural Resources 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2019 Deppe, Jill

Research: Provide data on distribution, movement, reproduction, and habitat

use by Illinois bats in natural, urban, and agricultural landscapes.

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7. Assessment of Fish Communities in Money

and Six Mile Creeks, McClean County, Illinois $42,460

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois 8/24/2017 - 12/31/2017 Colombo, Robert

Research: Dr. Colombo and his research team will provide the Nature Conservancy a

baseline survey of the current fish community assemblage in Money and Six Mile creeks.

8. Asian Carp 2017 $40,000

UIUC/INHS/IDNR/USFWS 1/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Colombo, Robert

Research: Investigate enhanced sampling and assess detectability for Asian

Carp in Illinois Waterways.

9. IDNR: North American Catfish Project $18,000

Illinois Department of Natural Resources 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 Colombo, Robert

Research: Funds will be used to sample catfish at multiple life stages to help determine

factors influencing the production and recruitment of catfish in Wabash River.

10. Charleston Area Charitable Foundation Support

of Eastern Symphony Orchestra $10,000

Charleston Area Charitable Foundation 10/1/2017 -5/1/2018 Rossi, Richard

Public Service: Defray costs of contractual players, promotional needs, PR costs,

guest artists, and other expenses.

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2018

1. Prescription Information Library FY2018 - Increase #1 $143,095

Illinois Department of Human Resources 7/1/2017-6/30/2018 Chesnut, Robert

Public Service: Increase budget to the Prescription Monitoring Program

to hire additional staff.

2. Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Program $13,000

Illinois Board of Higher Education 7/1/2017- 6/30/2018 Hendrickson, Ryan

Public Service: A fellowship program aimed to diversify the faculties and

professional staffs at higher education institutions in the State of Illinois-

Mayliya Smith, GA, awarded.

3. EIU Summer Journalism Workshop - Increase #1 $10,620

Illinois Press Foundation 9/1/2017- 8/1/2018 Gisondi, Joe

Public Service: A residential program for students who are examining journalism

as a career.

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2018

1. SUCU Faculty Development and Student Course Instruction $20,000

Shenyang Urban Construction University 3/15/2018 - 6/25/2018 Cabage, John

Research: Provide instruction in China

2. Prescription Information Library FY2018 - Increase #2 $143,469

Illinois Department of Human Services 1/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 Chesnut, Robert

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Research: Increase budget to the Prescription Monitoring Program to hire

additional staff and to pay overtime for current staff.

3. CPB Community Service Grant FY18 $583,168

Corporation for Public Broadcasting 10/1/2017 - 9/30/2019 Owens, Jeff

Public Service: CPB grant to support the operations of WEIU-TV

4. CPB Universal Service Support Grant FY18 $50,491

Corporation for Public Broadcasting 10/1/2017 - 9/30/2019 Owens, Jeff

Public Service: CPB Grant to support the operations of WEIU-TV

5. Illinois Arts Council Public Radio & Television Basic Grant FY18 $40,265

Illinois Arts Council Agency 1/1/2017 - 8/31/2018 Owens, Jeff

Public Service: IAC grant to support the operations of WEIU-TV

6. CPB Interconnection Grant FY18 $11,127

Corporation for Public Broadcasting 10/1/2017 - 9/30/2018 Owens, Jeff

Public Service: CPB Grant to support the operations of WEIU-TV

7. Re-visioning Teacher Education: Meeting the Needsof Rural Schools and

Communities in Central Illinois. $115,774

Illinois Board of Higher Education 1/1/2018 -12/31/2018

Reid, Brian/Bower, Douglas

Research: This is a planning grant to bring together EIU teacher education

faculty and area K-12 teachers to re-vision teacher preparation for rural

schools and communities.

8. Illinois Seniors Smart-Home Initiative:

Information Resources, Training & Outreach $300,000

Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018

Simpson, Linda

Public Service: The 12-month project will improve the quality of life for

Illinois' senior homeowners choosing to age in their homes, rather than in

Retirement communities, by facilitating their participation in utility smart

grid offering and their use of smart home energy management (HEM) devices.

FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2018

1. Illinois Arts Council Agency Public Radio

& Television Operating Grant FY18 $28,230

Illinois Arts Council Agency 1/1/2017 - 8/30/2018 Owens, Jeff

Public Service: IAC grant to support the operations of WEIU-TV

2. Child Care Resource and Referral FY18 - Increase #1 $10,000

Illinois Department of Human Services 4/1/2018 - 6/30/2018 Edwards, Misty

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Public Service: Additional funds to support the CPR/First Aid training required

by Child Care and Development Block Grant.

Research/Public Service Grants & Contracts Valued at Less Than $10,000

Quarter Awards Value

July – Sept 0 $0

Oct – Dec 1 $1,900

Jan – March 4 $13,370

April – June 7 $25,138

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G. University Highlights

From September 1 to November 1, 2018

To save space, only story introductions are included. All stories are available in full at

http://castle.eiu.edu/media/.

AROUND CAMPUS

EIU’s November Open House offers prospective students inside look at Illinois’ top-ranked

public regional university

Eastern Illinois University’s upcoming Open House will give future high school graduates and

community college transfer students a first look at all the opportunities Illinois’ top-ranked public

regional university can provide.

PSA: Newman Night at EIU November 10

Every year, the Newman Catholic Center community gathers to celebrate its past, present and

future at its annual Newman Night Celebration. This year, the event will take place Saturday,

November 10.

EIU to host community Halloween events on campus in October

Eastern Illinois University campus residence halls and its Greek Court communities invite

community members to attend EIU’s upcoming Halloween celebrations.

EIU to offer four-Saturday French language program for youth

Eastern Illinois University will offer La Petite École, a four-week, Saturday-only French-language

program for youth.

EIU affirms “This is Who We Are” with 2018 Homecoming festivities

Eastern Illinois University is gearing up for next week’s 2018 Homecoming festivities, and

university members are inviting its community members, alumni, friends and supporters to

participate in the annual event at celebrations across a variety of locations on campus, 600 Lincoln

Ave., Charleston.

EIU Alumni Association to host 2018 Alumni Awards Dinner October 20

Eastern Illinois University will celebrate the accomplishments and ambitions of its 2018 Alumni

Awards recipients during next week’s 2018 Homecoming festivities.

The Illinois Bicentennial: Oct. 16 Event Sponsored by the Edgar Speaker Series

Dr. Samuel Wheeler is a serving member of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and director of

research and collections at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield,

where he oversees the state's most treasured artifacts and documents related to the sixteenth

president and the first two centuries of Illinois history. In introduction will be provided by former

Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.

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EIU October, November Open Houses Offer Prospective Students Inside Look at Illinois’

Top-Ranked Public Regional University

Eastern Illinois University’s upcoming Open Houses will give future high school graduates and

community college transfer students a first look at all the opportunities Illinois’ top-ranked public

regional university can provide.

REMINDER: Apply to EIU by October 15 to Waive Application Fees; Explore EIU's

Reduced Tuition Options

High school seniors and undergraduate transfers are encouraged to apply before the October 15

deadline to have their application fees waived. In addition, high school students who apply also are

encouraged to explore EIU's Commitment to Illinois, which can significantly reduce or completely

offset EIU tuition costs. Full details on both the application fee waivers and the Commitment to

Illinois program are below.

"An Evening With Pavlo" at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center October 13

It will be an unforgettable night of exciting entertainment when internationally renowned, award-

winning recording artist, performer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Pavlo performs in the

Dvorak Concert Hall on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.

Eastern Illinois University Reaffirms its Commitment to Illinois

State’s top-ranked public regional university to significantly reduce tuition & fees for qualified in-

state students

Eastern Illinois University is unveiling a new multifaceted financial aid program that can

significantly reduce—and in some cases completely offset—tuition and fee costs for qualified

Illinois students who enroll at EIU.

EIU Once Again Tops USNWR List of Illinois Public Regionals

Eastern also jumps to 5th in its class in USNWR’s 12-state Midwest region

Eastern Illinois University is once again the highest-ranking Illinois school and has jumped to fifth

overall among the Midwest’s top public regional universities, according to U.S. News and World

Report’s 2019 annual college ranking.

Jesse White Brings Services to Campus Sept. 11; EIU Collegiate License Plate Available

Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting Eastern Illinois University students, faculty, staff and

community residents that office services will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 11. White’s office will

provide certain driver and vehicle services on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bridge

Lounge of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Union.

EIU’s Freshmen Enrollment Jumps Nearly 25 Percent

Overall enrollment up over 7 percent thanks to notable increases in online, transfer, graduate

number

Eastern Illinois University’s fall-to-fall first-time freshmen enrollment has increased by an

unprecedented 24.5 percent, according to official numbers released this morning by the university.

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Three EIU speech-language pathology students earn perfect scores on national exams

Three Eastern Illinois University graduates formerly enrolled in the university’s Communication

Disorders and Sciences program have earned perfect scores on a prominent national exam.

EIU Foundation Announces Whittenbarger as 2017 Annuitant Ambassador of the Year

The Eastern Illinois University Foundation has named Robert L. “Bob” Whittenbarger as its 2017

Annuitant Ambassador of the Year.

EIU Announces Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College Scholarship Recipients

The Eastern Illinois University Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College has announced the 2018

recipients of the College’s most prestigious award—its Presidential and Pemberton Presidential

Scholarships.

FOCUS ON ATHLETICS

All stories available in full at https://eiupanthers.com/archives.aspx.

Manderscheid Earns Swimmer of the Week Honor Women's Soccer Advances In OVC Tournament Swimmers Earn 14 Top Finishes At Valpo Volleyball Hosts Belmont For Dig Pink Match Cross Country Heads To OVC Championship Carlson Named OVC Defensive POW Hughes Named OVC Defensive Player of the Week Dewberry Named OVC Newcomer Of The Week Hollins Added To Payton Award Watch List Former EIU Coach Bob Spoo Passes Away Three Reach Flight Finals For EIU Men's Tennis House Earns Swimmer of the Week Honors EIU Inducts 2018 Hall Of Fame Class EIU Hall Of Famer Marty Pattin Passes Away Callaway Named NFF Campbell Trophy Semifinalist Olson, Teteak Win OVC Women's Soccer Honors Hughes Earns Second Consecutive OVC Weekly Honor Hughes Named to CEFCU Classic All-Tournament Team Hernandez Wins Flight Six Singles For Men's Tennis Brantley, Reyna Win OVC Weekly Football Awards Wivinis Named To Arizona Fall League Roster Hughes Earns OVC Defensive Player of the Week Honor Former Football Panthers Open NFL Seasons DySaun Smith Among Players Listed By NFF Carlson Named OVC Defender Of The Week Burke Named Summit League Defensive POW Smith Named To Butler All-Tournament Team Hollins Named OVC Offensive Player Of The Week

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From September 1 to November 1, 2018 To save space, a composite summary of positive news headlines has been gathered from an online

analytic tool, allowing for a more concentrated media snapshot.

EIU Philosophy Department to host state conference

EIU Symphony Orchestra to present Fright Night at EIU

Doubek named Alumna of the Year by EIU Department of Journalism

EIU hosting Halloween events

Paintings to come alive at EIU during 'Landscape of Guitar' tonight

EIU French-language program for youth

EIU affirms 'This is Who We Are' with 2018 Homecoming festivities

Plainfield country artist kicking off Eastern Illinois University Homecoming

Eastern Illinois University to host two open houses

Whittenbarger is EIU Foundation Annuitant Ambassador of the Year

EIU grad assistants offer nutrition tips to Charleston Rotary

Universities partner together to recruit southern Illinois students

EIU Announces Program to Reduce, Offset Tuition and Fees

Charleston Rotary awards Eastern Illinois University scholarships

Mobile DMV coming to Eastern Illinois University campus again

Registration underway for Eastern Illinois Writing Project Fall Institute

Lincoln Trio to present chamber music concert at Eastern Illinois University

'An Evening with Pavlo' at Eastern Illinois U on Oct. 10

Our Community, Our Pride: Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College add new

programs

Eastern Illinois University opens theater season with 'The Moors'

Upgrades announced for Coleman Hall, Life Science Building at Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University president: Be patient. Growth is on horizon.

Eastern Illinois University union reaches deal including salary increase

Eastern prepares for Family Weekend

Charleston business owners revved up by Eastern Illinois University enrollment rise

LEADING THE WAY: Lincoln Avenue sees new life

Eastern Illinois University's enrollment is up. Here's how they did it.

Freshman enrollment spikes at Eastern Illinois University

More Students Enroll at Eastern Illinois University

LEADING THE WAY: Eastern Illinois University enrollment trends up

US News Again Gives EIU High Marks

National college rankings are in; Eastern Illinois University ranks high regionally

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