Jack Thomas will continue as president of Western Illinois University for at least another year. Friday during a meeting in Macomb, the board of trustees extended his contract, with no change to his salary and benefits.
Thomas became president of the university in 2011.
According to trustees chair, Carolyn Ehlert-Fuller from Milan, "This has been a difficult year for all at WIU, and we appreciate that President Thomas has held steady throughout."
"We awaited completion of the academic reorganization plan and we are pleased with its content and announcement on July 16. Now we look for a very aggressive and timely implementation to be led by President Thomas."