The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program, a partnership between Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare, will foster research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois.
Unit: Strategic Plan
Introduction to Queer Allyship, Spring 2023 sessions
Formerly called Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a workshop, focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and finding the resources.
Input needed: Strategic Plan survey open until March 3
The Strategic Planning Task Force is requesting input from the University community.
LGBTQIA+ subcommittee begins work for positive change
A new group of University leaders, tasked with providing direction and recommendations for positive change on LGBTQIA+ issues, has officially convened at Illinois State.
Dr. Alison Bailey named University Professor
The Office of the Provost announced Dr. Alison Bailey has been named University Professor for Illinois State University.
Equitable, inclusive teaching seminars for faculty available, Spring 2023
A new, online seminar series through the Center for Integrated Professional Development will provide faculty members with the tools to transform and create inclusive and equitable classes. The series begins February 10.
Search Advocates needed: Training in February 2023
Search advocates are non-voting members of search committees but can provide insights on equitable practices and overcoming unconscious bias.
Strand, Stewardship, Service, Team: Staff, team award nominations open
Honor staff members with nominations for the Strand Diversity Achievement Award, the Environmental Stewardship Award, Team Excellence Award, and distinguished service and leadership awards. Nominations are open until December 9.
EDI Leaders Circle: IDEA Committee supports the changing culture at Milner Library
Milner Library’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee acts as a resource for EDI efforts across the library.
Broadway, film star Lauren Ridloff to headline cultural dinner, ticket deadline November 4
Tickets are available for University Housing’s Latino and Disability Awareness Cultural Dinner on November 10 with actor Lauren Ridloff. Deadline for buying tickets is November 4.