Dr. Joseph A. Rives
3561 60th Street
Moline, IL 61265-5881
309/762-8090
J-Rives@wiu.edu
Vice President
Quad Cities, Planning, and Technology
The Vice President for Quad Cities, Planning and Technology oversees the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus, as well as University Planning and University Technology for the two campuses of Western Illinois University. Our mission is to help support the academic mission and services operations of Western Illinois University to the best of our abilities.
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities serves over 1,350 students and offers 11 baccalaureate degree completion programs, four post-baccalaureate certificates, 13 master's degrees, one specialist and one doctoral degree-both in Educational Leadership. The campus is committed to becoming a leader among its peers in quality, access and affordability.
University Planning coordinates institutional planning, including the University’s Higher Values in Higher Education 2008-2018 Strategic Plan, campus master and technology plans for both Western Illinois University campuses (Macomb and Quad Cities), and institutional accreditation reporting for the Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University Technology is committed to providing state-of-the-art technology and service to support the academic mission and service operations of Western Illinois University.
Annual Report
A divisional presentation was made by the Vice President on May 1, 2009. The presentation can be found below, as well as the complete Annual Report.
Divisional Plans & Accomplishments
Each year, the division of Quad Cities, Planning and Technology prepares a report on divisional plans and accomplishments. Materials presented to the vice president from his direct reports are now available.
- Quad Cities Office of Academic and Student Services

- Quad Cities Development

- Quad Cities Marketing/Public Relations

- Quad Cities Instructional and Administrative Services/Technology
- University Technology - Infrastructure
- University Technology - Security
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- University Technology - Special Projects
