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Welcome to the Office of the Provost

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. 

llinois State University Mission Statement, endorsed by the Academic Senate February 21, 2024 and approved by the Board of Trustees May 10, 2024.

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Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored were the winners of the Research initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates. 

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