May 16, 2008
Audit: CSU misspent millions (Chicago Sun-Times)
A new audit of Chicago State University found "significant deficiencies,'' including millions of dollars in improper no-bid contracts, an employee who was wrongly awarded a $250,000 contract and thousands of dollars in charges to a university credit card that weren't backed up with receipts.

Chicago State officials again improperly made purchases, audit shows (Chicago Tribune)
Chicago State University officials again failed to follow proper purchasing procedures and charged meals and travel to a university credit card without providing receipts or explanations for the expenses, according to a state audit released Thursday.

U of C plans $200M Friedman Institute (Crain's Chicago Business)
(Crain’s) — The University of Chicago announced Thursday that it is creating a $200-million economics institute to honor the late Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize winner and longtime faculty member.

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03/24/08: IBHE Focuses On Campus Security
In an effort to honor the loss and look to the future, the Illinois Board of Higher Education will hold a special briefing on campus security at its April 1 meeting at Illinois State University.

03/18/08: Public Agenda Task Force To Review State’s Educational Needs
The task force formed to map the future of Illinois higher education will hold its inaugural meeting Thursday, March 20, to review a draft study of the state’s public needs that shows both economic strengths and ominous trends in jobs, educational attainment, and population growth.

01/28/08: IBHE to Act on New Approach to State Funding of Higher Ed
A what-you-get-for-your-money spending plan that lays out a series of “investment options” for funding colleges and universities, student aid, and operations and grants programs in fiscal 2009 will be considered by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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