Kimberly Ward’s ’10 connection to Illinois State was obvious on her first day as a full-time staffer in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF).
Unit: College of Education
CSPA leader Phyllis McCluskey-Titus is retiring
After 22 years of outstanding leadership at Illinois State, Professor Phyllis McCluskey-Titus is stepping down as the co-coordinator of the College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program.
Graduating Redbirds: Graduate student helps visually impaired children through early intervention program
Illinois State graduate student Colleen Kickbush is fond of a line from the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame.
Celebrating College of Education Spring 2022 Retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
Education Graduate Students Participate in Research Celebration
The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) hosted a Research Celebration in early April that brought together over 100 people to present, discuss and learn about current education research projects.
A Day in the Life: Illinois State students engage to care for the environment
Sustainability is a commitment exemplified at ISU through initiatives students undertake with staff to make campus increasingly eco-friendly. The University is elevated as students gain leadership skills through civic engagement.
Learning and leading: Student Affairs prepared Dr. J. Michael Durnil to become a national advocate
Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.
Godwyll named College of Education dean
Illinois State University Provost Aondover Tarhule has announced the appointment of Francis Ebenezer Godwyll as dean of the College of Education, effective June 1.
Interstellar arithmetic: Undergraduate student research unites theatre and math
Chris Turner received an Undergraduate Student Research Program grant for his research project that studied whether bringing theatrical elements to a math classroom would help student learning.
Inspiring STEM for Chicago high school students aim of $1.3 million NSF grant
The National Science Foundation awarded Illinois State University more than $1.3 million to inspire urban Chicago high school students with an innovative after-school program.