This update includes a call for business names to be added to the University’s Supplier Diversity initiative, a Milner Library resource guide on systemic racism, and Deliberate Dialogues through the Center for Civic Engagement.
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President Larry Dietz announces plans to retire
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz announced Friday he will retire as the University’s 19th president on June 30, 2021, capping a higher education career surpassing 50 years.
Healing on a high note
Brett Gillan ’02, MBA ’08 talks about his experience at Illinois State and how it formed a unique path for his future.
Weekly update, November 19
This week’s update includes guidance for Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations.
Lab classes in a pandemic: Arts and Sciences courses make most of situation
For the Departments of Biology, Physics and Chemistry, class sizes were reduced by at least 50 percent, more lab sections were offered, and students wore masks and socially distanced during labs and classes on campus. Students were still able to continue their research, learn, grow, and collaborate on their projects.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion update, November 13
This update includes information on the President’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council, a new transcription element to Zoom, and the evolution of Safe Zone to “Safe(ish)”.
Weekly update, November 12
This week’s update includes guidance for on-campus testing and testing before Fall Break, as well as information about living on campus in Spring 2021, extended withdrawal deadlines, reminders about Fall Break, and testing locations.
Day in the life: Senior balances academics, work during the pandemic
In early November, University Marketing and Communications Photographer Michelle Hassel followed senior Chris Aaron through a typical day in their life as a Redbird.
Newly minted professors adjust to pandemic-style instruction
Starting any new job can stir up nervous jitters. Starting one as a college professor during a pandemic that requires learning a whole new way of teaching can ratchet up the nerves beyond just anxious butterflies.
With safety measures taken, CAST stays teaching and learning
As with many other colleges on campus, the College Applied Science and Technology (CAST) transitioned to online learning whenever possible.