Board of Trustees meeting, December 12

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The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020. Per Executive Order 2020-71, the meeting will be held virtually.

Weekly update, December 3

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This week’s update includes guidance for COVID-19 testing for the remainder of the Fall term, entry testing for on-campus students, and guidance for on-campus COVID-19 testing.

Strategic Plan resources now online

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Colleges, departments, units, and areas looking to create or revise a strategic plan can access valuable resources with a new toolkit available on the website for the University’s strategic plan.

Toys for Tots drive runs until December 14

bags of toys in and around a collection box for Toys for Tots

The Civil Service Council and Illinois State are partnering with Toys for Tots of McLean County to provide toys to underprivileged children throughout the county. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy until December 14.

President Larry Dietz announces plans to retire

Larry Dietz at a wood podium with banners for Illinois State University in the background.

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz announced Friday he will retire as the University’s 19th president on June 30, 2021, capping a higher education career surpassing 50 years.

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President Dr. Larry H. Dietz

We are entering the holiday season, which is a time for gatherings and reflection as the year ends.