Here are some new resources and news for the field of higher education.
Higher education resources
Year: 2020
Early childhood resources
Below are resources for early childhood professionals and those serving the early childhood community.
Dean delivers Fall 2020 Address, hosts awards ceremony
Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky has published her address on the college website and has recorded it, as well.
Teaching and leadership resources
The following is a list of recent resources for those focused on the professional improvement of teachers, principals, and other educational leaders.
Innovation Hub seeks input on naming
The Innovation Hub at Illinois State University is seeking public input on a new name that will reflect how it serves the region. A public survey for name ideas is available online through Thursday, October 8.
James Robinson named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month
Former Illinois State football player James Robinson (2015-19) was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in the month of September, as announced by the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday morning.
Community Partner Resources
The following resources might be helpful to school districts and the community partners who work with them.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, caring for a sick brother
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
A message from President Dietz (10/4/20)
Since March of this year, I have written to you many times about the unprecedented circumstances we are all facing. This weekend’s news from our nation’s capital propels those conversations to extraordinary levels.
Dr. Abigail Stone creates new course analyzing pandemics
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Dr. Abigail Stone was prepared to teach her typical lab course—where students study the archaeology of animal bones—until the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted her curriculum.
