Presentations and honors from Illinois State University faculty, staff, and students.
Research and Honors, September 13, 2022
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
School of Teaching and Learning’s Dr. Ellis Hurd leads revision of teacher preparation standards
Dr. Ellis Hurd, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, led the revision process for the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Middle Level Teacher Preparation (MLTP) Standards.
EDI brownbag to explore supporting teams of students, staff, or faculty
Dr. Lynford Goddard will present “A College Ecosystem for Diversity and Societal Impact” on Tuesday, September 20, at the ISU Planetarium.
Illinois State welcomes largest freshman class in 35 years
Illinois State University welcomed 3,983 freshmen, the largest class in 35 years, to its student body for the 2022-2023 academic year.
National Constitution Day of Conversation, September 16
The National Constitution Day of Conversation is an open discussion of the U.S. Constitution via Zoom. The event on September 16 is part of Constitution Day celebrations.
Town of Normal meet and greet September 19
On Monday, September 19, from 5–6:45 p.m., Illinois State students can connect with Town of Normal City Council members and staff to learn more about the community and share issues that matter to them.
Teaching and Learning faculty selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educator’s inaugural Inquiry Initiative
Dr. Carolyn Hunt, associate professor of elementary education, and Sara Harms, instructional assistant professor, both from the School of Teaching and Learning have been selected to participate in the inaugural Inquiry Initiative sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).
Belongingness: Ideas for 2023 Teaching and Learning Symposium due October 2
The 2023 theme explores the concepts of belongingness and how to engender Illinois State students with a sense of being included and valued.
Senior Professionals fall and winter lifelong-learning hybrid classes
The Senior Professionals’ lifelong-learning classes are returning for the fall and winter in a hybrid format.
Student Loan Debt Relief Plan: Here’s what you need to know
The Student Loan Debt Relief Plan, provides targeted debt relief to low- and middle-income families, and proposes to make the student loan system more manageable for current and future borrowers.
