Dr. Courtney Hattan, assistant professor of elementary literacy education in the School of Teaching and Learning, earned the International Literacy Association (ILA) Timothy and Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Year: 2020
Research award winner: Dr. Alice Lee
Dr. Alice Lee, assistant professor of literacy and elementary education in the School of Teaching and Learning, earned the University Research Initiative Award.
Research award winner: Dr. Sue Hildebrandt
Dr. Sue Hildebrandt, acting chairperson of the Department of Special Education, received the Freeman Award from the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL).
Research award winner: Dr. May Jadallah
Dr. May Jadallah, associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, earned the College of Education Outstanding Researcher Award.
School of Music Director Stephen Parsons to retire
With more than 25 years of academic and administrative experience at Illinois State University, School of Music Director Dr. Stephen Parsons will retire from the University at the end of May.
Research award winner: Dr. Steve Mertens
The College of Education is proud to recognize several research award winners that have been named this year. This is one in a series of posts. Dr. Steve Mertens, professor of middle level education in the School of Teaching and Learning, earned the Vincent A. Anfara, Jr. Outstanding Research Award. This award is given by
Celebrating College of Education retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College of Education.
Volunteer virtually to make a difference
Civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, and it’s more important than ever for Redbirds to be engaged, active participants within their communities. By practicing civic engagement, we’re promoting the quality of life for those around us. Individuals can do important volunteer work even while staying at home.
New framework to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into faculty professional development
The Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence is the result of a nearly year-long effort from campus-wide collaborators to create professional development tailored to Illinois State faculty.
Barriers to health care for transgender individuals
An inability to access health care can be dangerous-both physically and mentally. For those who identify as transgender, even the idea of seeking care can be stifled by fear of prejudice.