Western New England University

“Form 990 review process the trustee audit committee reviews the form 990 before it is passed on to the full board review. The audit committee's review is accomplished by providing the form and all schedules and attachments to the committee through the university's secure online website. The entire return is available through the secure online website and the committee has the opportunity to discuss the return in an open forum that is viewed by all. Once the committee reviews the return to ensure compliance with filing requirements, the full board is given access to the secure online website before the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The university asks both trustees as well as administrative employees to complete a conflict of interest statement each year. The trustees'statements are reviewed by in-house counsel. If any issues and/or concerns are found, the in-house counsel brings the matter forward, as appropriate, to ensure that all parties are aware of any issues. Any trustee with a conflict abstains from any board or committee votes as deemed necessary. Each year all administrative staff must review the conflict of interest policy and sign a conflict of interest statement. These statements are forwarded to the human resource department for review. Any potential conflicts are brought forward as appropriate.”

“15a. The compensation review for the president was done through a compensation sub-committee of trustees comprised of the chairman, vice chairman, secretary and two other members. The sub-committee met during the year to review the president's performance of the previous year's goals and to establish the coming year's goals. The sub-committee engaged a third party to conduct an independent review of the president's compensation. The third party was asked to advise the sub-committee of trends and any other pertinent information with respect to peer institutions. The compensation sub-committee of the board of trustees recommended to the executive committee the president's compensation package and it was approved. All documentation is kept by the chairman of the board. In addition, the president's office retains a copy of the president's self-evalulation. The minutes of the compensation sub-committee and executive committee are kept on file in the president's office. These minutes, with motions for compensation packages, are mailed to all trustees. The compensation process meets the rebuttable presumption. The committee is comprised of individuals who do not have a conflict of interest regarding the transaction, the committee relied on appropriate data as to comparability prior to making its determination and the committee timely and adequately documents the decisions regarding compensation. 15b. The compensation for officer and key employees was most heavily measured against performance of the individuals and the published salary documentation for the college and university personnel association's (cupa) salary listings from comparable data of institutions within the same category as the university. The president determines the increase based on performance and comparable compensation data. He reports the salary levels of the key employees to the executive committee of the board of trustees. Compensation records are kept in the president's office.”

“The irs form 990 is available upon request form the university. It is posted, along with the audited financial statements, on the website of the massachusetts attorney general's office at www.mass.gov. The university's governing documents, articles of incorporation and by-laws may be requested from this office and are posted on the website for the massachusetts secretary of state. The conflict of interest policy is available on the”

“Western new england university, a comprehensive private institution with a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to service, awards undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in various departments from among our colleges of arts and sciences, business, engineering, and pharmacy, and school of law. One of only a few u.s. Comprehensive institutions enrolling under 5,000 students recognized with national and international accreditations at the highest levels in law, business, engineering, and social work, we serve students predominantly from the northeastern u.s., but enroll students from across the country and around the world. The vast majority of undergraduate students reside on campus. Our 215-acre campus in springfield, massachusetts, is remarkable for its beauty, security, and meticulous upkeep.”

“The hallmark of the western new england university experience is an unwavering focus on and attention to each student's academic and personal development, including learning outside the classroom. Faculty, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and often nationally recognized in their fields, teach in an environment of warmth and personal concern where small classes predominate. Administrative and support staff work collaboratively with faculty in attending to student development so that each student's academic and personal potential can be realized and appreciated. Western new england university develops leaders and problem-solvers from among our students, whether in academics, intercollegiate athletics, extracurricular and cocurricular programs, collaborative research projects with faculty, or in partnership with the local community. At western new england university, excellence in student learning goes hand in hand with the development of personal values such as integrity, accountability, and citizenship. Students acquire the tools to support lifelong learning and the skills to succeed in the global workforce. Equally important, all members of our community are committed to guiding students in their development to become informed and responsible leaders in their local and global communities by promoting a campus culture of respect, tolerance, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. We are positioned well to accomplish these goals as a truly comprehensive institution whose faculty and staff have historically collaborated in offering an integrated program of liberal and professional learning in the diverse fields of arts and sciences, business, engineering, law, and pharmacy.”

“*excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, understanding that our primary purpose is to provide an outstanding education supported by faculty with the highest academic credentials, and with national prominence in their fields. *student-centered learning, providing an individualized approach to education which includes a profound commitment to small class sizes, personalized student-faculty relationships, and student engagement and personal growth both within and beyond the classroom. *a sense of community, treating every individual as a valued member of our community with a shared sense of purpose and ownership made possible by mutual respect and shared governance. *cultivation of a pluralistic society, celebrating the diversity of our community, locally and globally, and creating a community that fosters tolerance, integrity, accountability, citizenship, and social responsibility. *innovative integrated liberal and professional education, constituting the foundation of our undergraduate and graduate curriculum, providing global education, leadership opportunities, and career preparation. *commitment to academic, professional, and community service, promoting opportunities for all campus community members to provide responsible service of the highest quality to others. *stewardship of our campus, caring for the sustainability and aesthetics of the environment both within and beyond the campus.”

“In 2019 western new england university will celebrate its centennial as an institution of higher education. Our focus will continue to be on the whole student, but in a twenty-first century context highlighting the demands of a diverse and global society, the accelerating pace of technology, and the necessity of attention to environmental sustainability. Our next decade will be marked by a continued dedication to excellence, visionary thinking, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit. We must continue to develop as a comprehensive institution offering an integrated program of liberal and professional undergraduate and graduate education while establishing ourselves in a position of regional leadership and national recognition.”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balance change in value of split investments 74,760 ----------- total other changes in net assets 74,760”