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WIU Hosts Open Interview Sessions for Associate Dean Candidates
April 7, 2026
MACOMB, IL — The Office of the Provost at Western Illinois University invites faculty, staff and the campus community to attend open interview sessions for candidates for the Associate Dean for Budget, Personnel, and Strategic Planning positions.
Each candidate will participate in two sessions: a campus community session open to all and a college-specific faculty session. These sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with candidates and ask questions.
A full schedule, including Zoom access for those unable to attend in person, is provided below. Candidate evaluation forms are available and must be submitted by 6 p.m. on the day of each candidate's session.
Questions regarding the search process may be directed to the Office of the Provost at provost@wiu.edu.
CHASE Associate Dean Candidates
Keith Boekelman
Resume: wiu.edu/employment/associate_dean/boeckelman.pdf
Wednesday, April 8
Campus Community Session: 10–10:45 a.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/98541578135?jst=2
CHASE Faculty Session: 2–3 p.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/94858265153?jst=2
Candidate Evaluation: forms.gle/u9g7HSXDeLMY2wot7
Tawnya Adkins Covert
Resume: wiu.edu/employment/associate_dean/adkins-covert.pdf
Thursday, April 9
Campus Community Session: 10–10:45 a.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/99259327542?jst=2
CHASE Faculty Session: 2–3 p.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/97847694167?jst=2
Candidate Evaluation: forms.gle/sp1H4JBJs8vVoVuFA
CBHCP Associate Dean Candidates
Dennis DeVolder
Resume: wiu.edu/employment/associate_dean/devolder.pdf
Wednesday, April 8
Campus Community Session: 11–11:45 a.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/98025637425?jst=2
CBHCP Faculty Session: 1 – 1:45 pm, Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/97033275978?jst=2
Candidate Evaluation: forms.gle/kbemBVhq4FNEKNPz7
Peter Jorgensen
Resume: wiu.edu/employment/associate_dean/jorgensen.pdf
Thursday, April 9
Campus Community Session: 11–11:45 a.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/94924538322?jst=2
CBHCP Faculty Session: 1–1:45 p.m., Stipes Hall 121; Zoom: wiu.zoom.us/j/91664159479?jst=2
Candidate Evaluation: forms.gle/Yt4ZJdR1cmgMUciNA
Zoom links and candidate evaluation forms are available on the official interview schedule. All evaluations must be submitted by 6 p.m. on the respective session date.
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