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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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OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University announce spring 2026 Connected Communities Initiative awardees

Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare have announced the spring 2026 award recipients for the Connected Communities Initiative (CCI), a joint program designed to advance collaborative, applied research that addresses real-world health care challenges in Central Illinois. 

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Summer service: Redbirds volunteer in Ecuador through Alternative Breaks trip
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Milner Library and CIPD to host workshops on open educational resources
Students from Dr. Erol Sozen’s class

Building intellectual property awareness across disciplines at Illinois State University
May14

Official GPA/Academic Standing available by 2:00 p.m.

5/14/26 at 8:00 AM
May18

Summer Session classes begin

5/18/26 at 12:00 AM
May18

Online summer registration ends

5/18/26 at 8:00 AMMoulton Hall

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