Here are some new resources and news for the field of higher education.
Higher education resources
Year: 2020
Finding Open Access journals and books
Open Access is a means of dramatically lowering barriers to reading many publications; however, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if a publication has also undergone peer or editorial review. Here are resources to help.
Riaz on South Asia’s responses to Covid-19
Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government Ali Riaz has participated in two webinars regarding the impacts of Covid-19 in South Asia.
Choosing Pancakes Every Time: What’s important for families (and early learning educators) to focus on during COVID-19
Know that kids are learning when they’re offline too.
ISNU alum, navy veteran connects with Graduate School for 75 year anniversary
Robert Maske’s ’59, ’60 life was nothing short of charming. Maske tells the Graduate School about his time at Illinois State Normal University. He graduated with his master’s in Industrial Education in June 1960.
CAST professors share tips for maximizing online instruction
Illinois State University has a wealth of resources to support faculty, staff and students in this period.
Illinois State University taking part in Giving Tuesday Now, May 5, to benefit COVID-19 Redbirds Response Fund
University supporters can rise to the challenge by donating to the COVID-19 Redbirds Response Fund on May 5—Giving Tuesday Now—a global day of giving in response to the pandemic.
Caring for the kids: Creativity helps keep strong Child Care Center connection
For preschoolers, months pass like years. The dedicated team at Illinois State University’s Child Care Center is using technology and creativity to keep in touch with its youngsters.
WGLT earns 8 awards from Associated Press
The Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association has honored WGLT for journalistic excellence with eight awards, including first-place honors for Outstanding News Operation and Best Digital Presence.
In their words: Maggie McReynolds reflects on graduating during the coronavirus pandemic
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, was a difficult day for all Redbirds. Particularly, the graduating seniors. March 17 is the day that the University announced that classes would officially move from face-to-face instruction to online.
