TECHNOLOGYAMENDED

Southern Illinois University Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes March 17 2026

Risepoint OPM Contract Expanded to More SIU Programs

Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleRISEPOINTMarch 17, 2026

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Description

Southern Illinois University has amended its online program management agreement with Risepoint via a signed Addendum 2 that expands the portfolio to 10 additional graduate and 8 undergraduate programs. Under the deal, SIU will offer eight‑week online courses starting as early as Spring 2027 and remit 50% of tuition revenue from managed programs to the for‑profit OPM. Risepoint provides marketing, recruitment, new student orientation hubs, and instructional design support while SIU faculty retain curricular control.

Contract Details

Vendor

RISEPOINT

Agency

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, IL

Contract Type

TECHNOLOGY

Document Date

March 17, 2026

Contract Term

Original October 2023 OPM agreement plus Addendum 2; undergraduate managed programs targeted to launch Spring 2027

Renewal Info

Existing October 2023 OPM contract remains in force and has been expanded by Addendum 2 to include more graduate and new undergraduate programs. No additional addenda or renewals beyond Addendum 2 were reported; contract end date and renewal options were not discussed.