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Institutional Research and Planning

Institutional Research and Planning analyzes a variety of university and related data to assist in measuring performance and planning for the future of Western Illinois University. Institutional Research and Planning also annually produces the WIU Fact Book which is a commonly used source of current and historical information about Western faculty, staff, and students. The Institutional Research and Planning office is located in 315 Sherman Hall on the WIU-Macomb campus.

• Ms. Rhonda Kline, Director, 309.298.2010, R-Kline@wiu.edu
• Dr. JoHyun Kim, Associate Director, 309.298.3241, J-Kim13@wiu.edu
• Ms. Sue Thorman, Information Technology Manager, 309.298.1166, SM-Thorman@wiu.edu
• Ms. Martha Youngmeyer, Office Support Specialist; 309.298.1185, MS-Youngmeyer@wiu.edu

Program Review

Program Review Additional Data

Peer Institutions

• WIU Macomb Campus Benchmark Institutions
• WIU Quad Cities Campus Benchmark Institutions
• University Professionals of Illinois Peer Group
• WIU Civil Service Salary Equity Benchmark Institutions

Student Information

The following Western Illinois University student information is provided and updated by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning:

• Fact Book
• Headcounts & FTE Enrollments
• Profiles
• Common Data Set
• Fast Facts
• Student Credit Hour Production

Additional student information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. Available data include:

• Degrees Conferred by Major
• Average Class Size
• Course Offerings
• Grade Analysis
• Alumni Survey Information

Faculty/Staff Information

The following Western Illinois University faculty/staff information is provided and updated by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning:

• Selected Faculty Characteristics, Fall 2009
• Employees by Job Category, Fall 2009
• Average Salary of Full-Time Nine-Month Faculty by Rank, FY2005-2008

Additional faculty/staff information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Institutional Research and Planning including:

• Faculty Salary Survey data
• Cost Study data
• Load Study data

WIU Cost Guarantee Effect

At the 2008 Illinois Association of Institutional Researchers (IAIR) forum, staff from this office presented a report on "How the Cost Guarantee Program Impacts Student Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation." A copy of the presentation and the accompanying handout are available from the links below.

• Powerpoint presentation
• Excel handout

Institutional Research & Planning Office
Sherman Hall 315 • 1 University Circle • Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309.298.1185 • Fax: 309.298.2006
IRP@wiu.edu