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The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost serves as the chief academic officer with responsibility for academic and senior-level internal leadership.

Our Mission: Illinois State University prepares diverse, engaged, and informed members of society through collaborative teaching, scholarship, and service.

Our Vision: Illinois State University will be a national leader in student-focused education connecting teaching, research, innovation, and intercultural understanding.

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

2025 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations now open

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.