Registration is open for the 2024 University Research Symposium, scheduled for April 12, 2024.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Harriett Steinbach named director of innovation and strategic partnerships
Dr. Craig C. McLauchlan, associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, has named Dr. Harriett Steinbach, M.S. ’05, the director of innovation and strategic partnerships effective December 1.
Reaccreditation process update, Fall 2023
Illinois State University’s Accreditation Steering Committee and work team members have compiled the first draft of an assurance argument document for the University’s reaccreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission.
Data science-math-stat students shine in job shadowing at OSF’s JUMP Simulation
On November 14, Illinois State data science, mathematics, and statistics undergraduate and graduate students had an inspiring day at JUMP OSF in Peoria. They immersed themselves in data analytics, automation, and statistics.
2024 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations now open
Nominations are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Driving change: Inclusive, equitable and just STEM education
The program focuses on undergraduate students who have historically been excluded from STEM areas of study. The desire is to foster institutional change toward inclusive, equitable, and just STEM education. The ISU program will provide support to these students so that they may excel and become leaders in the STEM field, as well as professional development opportunities for STEM faculty and staff.
OSF-ISU data science competition
A data science competition, called OSF 30-Day Readmission, aims to create a predictive model to predict whether a patient discharged from OSF HealthCare will be readmitted within 30 days.
Tell us about your Canvas experiences by Friday, November 17
Both students and instructors can share what works and what needs improvement with Illinois State’s new learning management system.
General education revision update
Since October, the Executive Committee of the General Education Revision Task Force has been carefully reviewing the feedback it received. The committee is currently engaged in making carefully considered and appropriate adjustments to their proposal and hopes the proposal will be completed by the end of the fall semester.
Where are they now?: Jay and Doris Groves
Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf.