Mr. Lou Hencken
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M.S., Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
B.S., Social Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1966
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, 2001-2008
Vice President for Student Affairs, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, 1992-2001
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 1989-1992
Director of University Housing and Dining Services, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 1975-1989
ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHILE EIU PRESIDENTSuccessfully kept all classes in attendance after Blair Hall's fire. Blair Hall was up and running again only two years later.
The popular food court on EIU's campus opened during Lou Hencken's time as President.
Continued the fundraising efforts that began under President Surles and increased funds from $1.7 million per year to $6 million.
Established a 3-year fundraising goal of $10,000,000 and subsequently collected almost $12,000,000.
Secured the funding for the $45 million Doundna Fine Arts renovation.
Enrollment reached an all-time high in 2005 with 12, 129 students.
Technology capabilities grew on campus until 100% of all requested classrooms were technology advanced.
Opened the newly renovated Booth Library in 2002.
Faculty
- Dr. Steven Conn, Ph.D.
- Dr. Jeff Cross
- Dr. Charles Eberly, Ph.D.
- Dr. Nancy Farber, Ph.D.
- Mr. Lou Hencken
- Dr. Heidi Larson, Ph.D.
- Dr. Gloria Leitschuh, Ph.D.
- Michele Melvin, Ed.S., LCPC
- Dr. Daniel Nadler
- Dr. Catherine Polydore, Ph.D.
- Dr. Richard Roberts, Ph.D.
- Dr. James Wallace, Ph.D.
- Dr. Angie Yoder, Ph.D.
