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Standberry Named Interim WIU Human Resources Executive Director

August 22, 2023

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University has named Cassandra Standberry interim executive director of Human Resources and Title IX coordinator, effective Aug. 4.

"I have more than 24 years of experience in the Human Resources field," Standberry said. "My areas of expertise lie in talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, employee relations, Title IX, ADA and employee recognition."

Standberry graduated with a bachelor's degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. Prior to joining WIU, she worked in various positions for the Commonwealth of Virginia State government sector agencies, including the Virginia Department of Treasury from 1999-2001, Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice from 2001-2018 and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations from 2018-2019, and she recently served as the director of human resources for Richard Bland College of William and Mary from 2019-2023.

The executive director of Human Resources is responsible for all talent acquisition and development, oversees benefits and labor relations, promotes a highly diverse and high functioning workforce, coordinates development and assimilation of University Human Resource policies and procedures and identifies trends and innovations in all aspects of Human Resources. This position serves as the subject matter expert for the University in all that encompasses Human Resources.

It is the mission of the office of Human Resources to develop, implement and support programs and processes that add value to WIU and its employees, leading to improved employee satisfaction, growth and retention, while being committed to empowering students, faculty and staff to lead dynamic and diverse organizations and communities.

"While at Western, I look forward to working with key stakeholders to develop strategies to recruit and retain top talent, increase employee engagement and professional development opportunities," Standberry said.

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