The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Erin Mikulec of Illinois State University for an English Language Specialist virtual project.
Unit: College of Education
Mark your calendar for the spring career fairs
The dates are set for students and alumni to connect with employers at the 2022 spring career fairs.
Braille Birds RSO advocates for the blind community through teaching
Since its formation in 2010, Braille Birds has served as a registered student organization (RSO) that fosters education and spreads awareness about the blind and visually impaired community.
GROWTH Change enters second year with focus on assessment
Lessons learned from year one will help inform year two for GROWTH, with a focus on assessing professional development plans.
Campus hero: Dr. Becky Beucher
In each issue Redbird Impact highlights an Illinois State faculty or staff member who exemplifies the University’s core value of civic engagement. The fall 2021 Campus Hero is Dr. Becky Beucher, an assistant professor of secondary literacy education in the College of Education.
Out of seclusion: Special Education faculty teach schools how to avoid the use of isolation rooms and restraints
Nikki Michalak and Dr. Stacy Jones-Bock look to alternatives to the practice of seclusion in classrooms.
Lizzy Carroll ‘17 makes a difference through nonprofit Lead With Love
Clara Barton Elementary School special education teacher Lizzy Carroll ‘17’s community outreach through her nonprofit, Lead With Love, is making a big difference in the Englewood and Auburn-Gresham communities in Chicago.
Quiet leader: Retirement tribute to EAF’s Dr. Jim Palmer
For Dr. Jim Palmer, understanding history is the foundation of progress. As he retires, his own career offers a roadmap for maintaining relevancy and impact.
New RSOs focus on inclusion, empowerment, and community
With over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus, Illinois State offers students a multitude of opportunities to explore their interests, develop new hobbies, and build a community. As new Redbirds with their own unique passions enroll every year, that number only continues to grow.
Community in the classroom and beyond
The Civic Engagement Cohort provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to see that teaching is not a siloed profession.