"In the single, smaller communities, the biggest entity in employers is school districts or the school," said Jim LaPrad.The teacher shortage continues to have
Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) has named WIU Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education Professor Jim LaPrad director, effective July 1.
Western Illinois University alumna and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Ladrina Wilson, Ph.D. recalls the people of WIU-QC being the challenging force that pushed her to pursue specific professional aspirations.
The newly-established Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF) at Western Illinois University, which was formed by a charge from WIU President Guiyou Huang, began meeting in February 2022 to begin its work to identify anti-racism initiatives, with the goal to eradicate racism at WIU, and start building a diversity plan for the University.