Graduate programs in the College of Business and the College of Education were elevated in the national ranking, while a new program in the Mennonite College of Nursing debuted in the top 100.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
NexSTEM student poster presentation, RSVP by March 30
Students who are part of the NexSTEM program will present research topics at the 2021-22 Research Poster Symposium on April 2
Focus on Fulbright: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
The March 30 session of the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Dr. Lea Cline, Dr. Erin Mikulec, and Mr. Jason Reblando presenting “Focus on Fulbright.” Advanced registration is required.
Faculty COACHE survey due April 11
Illinois State University faculty members have the chance to participate in a survey of job satisfaction. The survey is conducted by the national program Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE).
Dr. Linda Clemmons named director of Honors Program
Dr. Linda Clemmons has been named the director of the Honors Program beginning July 1, 2022. Clemmons has served as the interim director since July 1, 2021.
Will Accounting Help Save The Planet? Distinguished Professor Lecture, April 13
Distinguished Professor Den Patten will present “Will Accounting Help Save the Planet? Reflections on Corporate Environmental Disclosure” at 5 p.m. April 13, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
International student experience: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from noon–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Dr. Wouter Van Alebeek, Illinois State University interim director of Academic Programs at INTO ISU.
Illinois State University announces $4.5 million Faculty Diversity Enhancement Program
Provost Aondover Tarhule announced the launching of the Faculty Diversity Enhancement Program to support the recruitment, retention, and success of faculty members who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Research and Honors, March 22, 2022
Publications Willard Bohn, LAN, co-wrote an introduction to a chapter titled “Investigating Poetry with J. V. Foix” for the Forum for Modern Language Studies. Drew Lugar, Michael Barrowclough, Jay Solomonson, and Lucas Maxwell, AGR, published “The effect of an interactive classroom app on student performance and non-educational device usage in a college animal science course”
Applications for academic advisor modules due March 25
Illinois State has been given an opportunity to participate in a series of advising professional development modules focusing on equity.