Western Illinois University
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Western Illinois University.
- Buyer type:
- Higher Education
- Location:
- Macomb, IL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Western Illinois University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Macomb
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,332
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
149772
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Leathernecks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,121.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
45%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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This Order Form between Ellucian and Western Illinois University details the provision of Ellucian Insights Enterprise Extensibility and Travel & Expense Management software, along with professional services like Ethos Connected Partner Support and various implementation services. The software licensing period runs from October 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, with annual fees specified for each contract year. Professional services total $22,010. The agreement includes invoicing and payment terms, and has an effective start date of October 1, 2025.
This document outlines a Project Change Request from Ellucian to Western Illinois University for the addition of 44 hours of professional services. These services are for the assessment and delivery of an Intelligent Process workflow to support the Experience Housing Card within the Colleague system. Key deliverables include form development, data connect, intelligent process development, and testing. The additional cost for these services is $9,812, as quoted by Ellucian. The request was initiated on August 12, 2025, and formally approved on September 18, 2025.
This document outlines renewal notices and an invoice from Anthology for services provided to Western Illinois University. It includes an invoice (IMOD-INV-002438) for Anthology Encompass services totaling 10,686.27 USD for the period 2/28/2025 to 2/27/2026. Separately, an Agreement Renewal Confirmation Notice details a renewal for "LMHN" services for 514,920 USD covering 9/1/2022 to 2/28/2024. An email thread confirms the approval and payment of the 10,686.27 USD invoice by Western Illinois University.
This document details the renewal of Moodle hosting and support services for Western Illinois University CIAESC by Moodle US, LLC. The contract covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for 6630 active users, with an annual billing cycle. It outlines current contracted services, site maintenance, support services, backup policy, and recommendations for Moodle Core upgrades. The agreed price for this renewal is $8,656.92.
This Project Change Request Addendum modifies an existing Statement of Work for Anthology to provide blended Tier 1 help desk and learning management system support services to Western Illinois University students, staff, and faculty. Services include 24/7 support with a projected annual volume of 1,000 incidents and specific service level agreements. This addendum updates the SOW for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, maintaining an estimated project value of $16,180.00.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Western Illinois University
The board meeting featured public comments regarding the need for dedicated study abroad counseling, concerns about university finances and enrollment declines, and objections to homecoming entertainment content. The Chairperson delivered remarks honoring the legacy of the late Morin Maloko. The President provided updates on new campus facilities, including the Gold Farb Center for the Performing Arts, the Emergency Operations Center, and the Student Engagement Center, emphasizing their role in institutional momentum and student services. Additionally, the Student Government Association raised concerns regarding student parking challenges related to campus facilities.
The Board meeting covered a comprehensive set of financial, academic, and administrative reports and actions. Key topics included the review of financial aid reports, maintenance expenditures for the official residence, and a report on externally sponsored grants and contracts. The Board took action on resolutions concerning the fiscal year 2027 spending plan, tenure recommendations, the election of board officers, the election of a trustee to the Civil Service Merit Board, and the approval of collective bargaining agreements with University Professionals of Illinois. Additionally, the Board reviewed academic program changes and procurement reports for purchases exceeding $100,000.
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The Board of Trustees retreat focused on strategic improvements in student recruitment and retention. Key discussion topics included an academic rebuild project involving a 2-college model, a financial update covering recent legislative changes impacting the university, and a comprehensive enrollment management presentation which included the introduction of the new Assistant Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment.
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