The report from the Office of the President provides an overview of priority actions accomplished and currently underway in response to calls for action by the students of the AntiBlackISU student movement and other campus community stakeholders.
Unit: Office of the President
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand is honored for her work on professional development for schools across the nation that focus on social and racial justice and culturally responsive teaching.
Higher education staff eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on March 22
Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Friday, March 19, that higher education staff, among other groups, will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 22.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion update, March 19
This update includes a request for DEI committees and councils, the launch of the new CRCC Spring Institute, and Birds Give Back success.
CRCC Spring Institute: Registration deadline March 15
Registration ends March 15 for the CRCC Spring Institute featuring education scholars and practitioners Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Kisha Porcher, Dr. Pamela Hoff, and Dr. Beth Hatt.
Administrative/Professional Council names 2021 award winners
The Administrative/Professional Council announced the winners of awards for distinguished service, emerging leader, and Esprit De Corps.
2021 Faculty/Staff Appreciation virtual awards program
The 2021 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Ceremony will take place on March 25 with a virtual awards program, and boxed lunches for those who preregistered.
A message from President Dietz, February 24, 2021
As we look ahead to the 2021-22 academic year, Illinois State University is planning for a more traditional campus experience and will offer as many face-to-face courses as possible.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion update, February 19
This update includes increased retention numbers for students of color, new faces helping to create an infrastructure for continued DEI efforts on campus, and funds available for identity-based registered student organizations.
Presidential Search Committee meets
The process to search for the 20th president of Illinois State University has begun. The search committee held its first meeting February 1, via Zoom.