The University

The documents establishing Illinois State University as a pioneer educational undertaking were drafted by Abraham Lincoln. Academic programs and courses are offered in thirty-eight academic departments and schools and organized into seven colleges. Over 20,000 students have a full range of study options in business, liberal arts, science, fine arts, education, applied science, technology, engineering, nursing, and pre-professional fields. Major classroom buildings are centrally located and are surrounded by the library and recreational and residence structures. The Central Illinois community of Normal-Bloomington, home of Illinois State University, has a population of over 131,000.

Academic Senate

https://academicsenate.illinoisstate.edu/

The Academic Senate is the major internal governance body of the University. The Senate acts in legislative and advisory roles with regard to University policies involving faculty and students, academic programs and planning, and University concerns. Based upon the concept of shared governance, the 62-member Senate's representatives consist of 31 faculty members, the composition of which is 29 tenure/tenure track faculty members, one non-tenure-track faculty member and one Faculty Associate, 21 students, including the Student Body President, one representative from the Civil Service Council and one from the Administrative Professional Council.. Additionally, the ex-officio representatives are the President of the University, three Vice Presidents, two Associate Vice Presidents, a representative from the Deans Council, a representative from the the Chairs Council, and the Student Trustee.

University Commitment to Diversity

https://illinoisstate.edu/diversity/

Illinois State University is committed to creating and supporting a welcoming, inclusive and diverse working and learning environment. Diversity, in all of its forms, is a critical aspect of our community and contributes to our overall excellence. The University supports a diverse faculty and staff who mentor and support a diverse student population. The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff and faculty to participate in a global society. Our strategic plan, Excellence by Design, establishes goals and concrete actions designed to ensure that all members of the University community can succeed and thrive on campus and beyond.

Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions

For complete information see: Registrar.illinoisstate.edu/ferpa/.

Public Notification of Directory Information

For complete information see: Registrar.illinoisstate.edu/ferpa/.

Student Access and Accommodation Services

See: StudentAccess.IllinoisState.edu

Veteran Educational Benefits

https://veterans.illinoisstate.edu/

Illinois State University will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Veterans Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution:

  • Prevent their enrollment;
  • Assess a late penalty fee to their student account;
  • Require they secure alternative or additional funding;
  • Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to quality for this provision, such students are be required to:

  • Produce the VA's Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class to the VA Certifying Official located at Moulton Hall Room 112.
  • Provide written request to be certified;
  • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies (see VA Certifying Official in Moulton Hall Room 112 for all requirements.)