About

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of all academic programs and many service areas. The Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the University with responsibility for academic and senior-level internal leadership and serves as the primary representative for the President in his absence.

The Provost also coordinates the team of senior staff to achieve the University's established major goals as identified by the President and the Board of Trustees. This team coordinates reporting units, carries out teaching and learning initiatives, and works with the Academic Senate, Administrative/Professional Council, Civil Service Council, Student Government Association and other representative bodies to maintain the university's tradition of shared governance.

• Deans, Department Chairs, School Directors
• Faculty and Credentials
• President
• Board of Trustees
• Academic Senate
• Administrative/Professional Council
• Civil Service Council
• Student Government Association
  
  

Educate • Connect • Elevate: Illinois State – The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public University 2018-2023

Our updated strategic plan incorporates the University’s vision, mission and core values.  The plan guides the University in its daily operations and provides a road map to the future.  Educate • Connect • Elevate: Illinois State – The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public University 2018-2023 was endorsed by each of the University governance groups.  The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University endorsed the plan in May 2018.