Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies

2025 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations now open

Provost Ani Yazedjian with Todd Thomas of the School of Information Technology, the 2024 recipient of the Williams Award.

If there is an outstanding staff member providing excellent, impactful support for students or faculty, we want to know about it! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award. All full-time administrative professional or civil service employees in roles supporting technology with at least four years of experience in their role or similar roles at Illinois State University are eligible to be nominated.

President Tarhule delivers keynote at annual CIT conference

On Thursday, August 1, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the annual Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference. The keynote this year was delivered by the new President Aondover Tarhule. Attendees were excited to hear what the President had to share, along with being offered a choice of sessions revolving around technology practices at Illinois State and beyond.

Special Education launches initiative to aid students with extensive support needs

Teacher from the education department interacting with students in a learning session.

The Special Education Department has launched a campaign with the aim of raising $9,000 for students with extensive support needs.

Dean Keyser delivers keynote at 2024 CITx Conference

Dean Thomas Keyser of the College of Engineering at Illinois State University presents at this year's CITx

On Friday, February 23, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the half-day Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference, known as CITx. The keynote was presented by Dr. Thomas Keyser, the founding dean of Illinois State University’s College of Engineering.

Tell us about your Canvas experiences by Friday, November 17

Both students and instructors can share what works and what needs improvement with Illinois State’s new learning management system.

Access to ReggieNet ends November 30

Fell Hall at twilight as seen from the Quad.

Twilight is here for Illinois State’s old online classroom system. Instructors have only a few weeks to make sure their data is backed up.

ReggieNet switches to read-only mode Friday, August 18

Starting Friday, August 18, ReggieNet will only be accessible in “read-only” mode. Instructors will still be able to access their past courses.

Advancement of AI focus of annual CIT conference

A view of the audience in the auditorium of the State Farm Hall of Business. About 25-30 people can be seen.

On Wednesday, August 2, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the annual Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference. Several sessions this year revolved around the advancement and use of artificial intelligence (AI), including the general session, “Generative AI: Exploring the Landscape,” given by David Bruce, executive partner with Gartner.

Top 5 differences instructors need to know about ReggieNet and Canvas

Hand holding a smartphone showing the Canvas app.

Instructors may need to change their approach to teaching based on some key differences between Canvas, Illinois State’s new learning management system, and ReggieNet.

Countdown to Canvas: Important dates and resources for instructors

With the start of the fall semester less than a month away, here are some important dates and new resources for making the transition from ReggieNet to Canvas.