All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join Dr. Manuel R. Rupe (J.D., Ph.D.), senior associate dean of administrative and legal affairs for the Central Michigan University College of Medicine and CMU Health, and Dr. Sue Hildebrandt, special assistant to the provost, for a webinar titled “The First Amendment in the Academy.”
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Office of International Engagement to host International Faculty Cafe events
The Office of International Engagement (OIE) will host an International Faculty Cafe once a month during the fall semester.
Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian kicks off academic year with Redbird Buzz
Illinois State University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian joins Redbird Buzz to share her journey to this role and the upcoming academic year on campus.
Illinois State University faculty earn promotion and tenure
Illinois State University has promoted 49 faculty members and approved tenure for 26.
Office of the Provost introduces 2024-2025 Provost Fellows
The Office of the Provost welcomes those who will be serving as Provost Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Illinois State welcomes new faculty
Illinois State University welcomed new faculty members for the fall 2024 semester during New Faculty Orientation.
Conceptual Foundations of Free Speech and Academic Freedom: Interactive workshop with Lara Schwartz of PEN America
Join Lara Schwartz, of PEN America and founding director of the American University Project on Civil Discourse, and Dr. Katy Strzepek, Ph.D. ’18, director of the Center for Civic Engagement, for an interactive online workshop designed to introduce faculty, staff, and administrators to the legal framework of the First Amendment, principles of free speech and academic freedom, and unprotected speech such as harassment or threats.
Connected Communities Initiative application period open until September 1, 2024
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University aimed at developing solutions to health challenges in Central Illinois. The partners are looking for new tools, techniques, and processes that remove barriers to care, enhance health and wellness education, and leverage technology to improve training and community outreach.
Redbirds Vote: Resources offered for voting in the general election
With the 2024 general election approaching on November 5, the Center for Civic Engagement is offering resources for voting and promoting electoral participation.
Illinois State University recognized for voter engagement action plan
Illinois State University has earned ALL IN’s Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle action plan. The University is one of 192 institutions that has earned this recognition so far.