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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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Students from Dr. Erol Sozen’s class

Building intellectual property awareness across disciplines at Illinois State University

Understanding how to protect original work is becoming an essential part of the student experience. At Illinois State University, a second faculty cohort expanded the integration of intellectual property (IP) into course work during the 2025-26 academic year.  

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Participants and organizers of the OSF–ISU Data Science Competition Spring 2026 stand together holding award certificates in front of a branded event background.

Students rise to challenge in highly competitive OSF-ISU Data Science Competition
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Canvas Outage
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Research with rhythm and resilience: Doctoral students present at AERA 2026
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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