This fall, the Center for Civic Engagement welcomed new members to its Community Consulting Board.
New community partners join Community Consulting Board
Year: 2020
Disrupting racial bias in audiologic clinical practice
On November 10, Dr. Nicholas Stanley co-presented with Dr. Samuel Bradley on ways to disrupt racial bias in audiologic clinical practice.
In their words: Drew Taphorn perseveres as a husband, father, and soon-to-be college graduate
Drew Taphorn, an undergraduate business information systems major, spoke about his journey to graduation at Illinois State.
CAST new faculty profile series: Lauren Nelson, Family and Consumer Sciences
Some of CAST’s newest faculty and staff members took the time to answer a series of questions that share some insight into their background, research interests, hobbies, and more. Wrapping up our final group of profiles is Lauren Nelson, an academic advisor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
CAST new faculty profile series: Marcie Wright, Department of Health Sciences
The College of Applied Science and Technology welcomed a fantastic group of new faculty at the start of this academic school year! Some of CAST’s newest faculty members took the time to answer a series of questions that share insight into their background, research interests, hobbies, and more.
In their words: Mahogany West reflects on student teaching during the pandemic
Mahogany West started her first day of teaching in an empty classroom.
New strategic plan leads to name change and advisory board
Based on recommendations from their new strategic plan, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is beginning the 2021 calendar year with a new name—the Center for Civic Engagement.
Spring career fair dates announced, employer registration open
Employers interested in hiring Illinois State talent are invited to register for the spring career fairs.
Senior health sciences student completes volunteer project with a positive impact on patients during COVID-19
The senior community health promotion major says her love for helping others started in high school, where she volunteered at Northwestern Memorial Hospital delivering cards and flowers to patient rooms.
Classroom culture focus of professional development
Illinois State University faculty, working with the GROWTH Change Team, are looking to revamp the culture of the classroom toward inclusivity.
