In an effort to monitor how satisfied faculty are in their role and what can be changed to enrich their experience, a systematic review of faculty job satisfaction will be undertaken through the Provost’s Office.
Topic: Academics
Provost’s Office will survey faculty to gauge satisfaction
Graduating Redbirds: Aspiring therapist’s desire to impact lives opens new doors
Graduating senior Mauricio Serrato chose to attend Illinois State because it was affordable, close to home, and a place he had heard great things about. What he didn’t know was that he would be steered away from biology and to therapeutic recreation, a major that would fulfill his goal of helping others.
Graduating Redbirds: Congratulations, ’Dr. Sis’
Graduating doctoral students will be honored during Illinois State’s inaugural doctoral hooding ceremony Friday, December 10, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
Dr. Noelle Selkow named as director of Graduate School
Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Craig C. McLauchlan has named Dr. Noelle M. Selkow as director of the Graduate School.
Sociology professor and Stevenson Center board member talks scholarship, fundamentals, and ‘noticing the trees’
Sociology professor and Stevenson Center board member Michael L. Dougherty discusses his work in academic writing, and the value of his teaching and mentorship to students.
College of Business’s new collaboration space
As part of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, Illinois State University sophomore Zach Kriegler sometimes is tasked with meeting prospective members. Lately, Kriegler’s favorite spot for these information sessions is the State Farm Hall of Business’s new collaboration space. The tech-friendly addition to the College sits just off the lower-level atrium.
Publications Unit Alumni Showcase featuring Anya Malley ’17
Anya Malley ’17 is an alum of Illinois State University’s Department of English who received their Bachelor of Arts through the publishing studies program. During their time at the University, they gained hands-on experience at the Publications Unit, and now they are an associate editor at Learning for Justice.
‘You can do this’: University College offers students a fresh start
When Amaya Sessom found herself in an academic struggle during her freshman year, the easiest path would have been to ignore the seriousness of the situation and quit. But, instead of quitting, she asked for help.
The Richard A. Manahan Family Teaching Excellence Recognition Award rewards teaching excellence
The Richard A. Manahan Family Teaching Excellence Recognition Award was created by Dr. Richard A. Manahan and family in 1984. The award is given to a full-time Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) faculty member to recognize significant teaching quality. The recipient’s quality to, “inspire students to achieve their full learning potential both in and outside of the classroom” is a desired requirement.
How a Black student graduation celebration broke norms and created unity at Illinois State
It was 2012. Dr. Pam Hoff, a professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) felt discouraged. Her research was being done in isolation from others at the University, but she knew there was potential for extensive collaboration.