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Illinois State University
Graduate Catalog
2006-07
Effective May 22, 2006
VisitourIllinois State UniversityWebsiteatwww.IllinoisState.edu.
CampusContacts
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800-366-2478
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TorequestGraduateCatalog,* ApplicationforAdmission,* ClassRegistrationDirectory,*
statusofadmissionapplication,campusvisit,orgeneralinformation 800-366-2478
*Availableonline.
Thegeneralpolicies,regulations, calendar, fees, andcoursescontainedinthis
catalogare subjecttochangewithoutnoticeatthediscretion ofIllinois State University.
IllinoisStaleUniversityformallyreiteratesandreaffirmsitscommitmenttotheprinciplesofequalopportunity,affirmativeaction,
anddiversity. Discriminationbaseduponrace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,disability,orveteranstatusisaviolation
offederalandstatelawandISUpolicyandwillnotbetolerated. Discriminationbaseduponsexualorientationisaviolationof
statelawandISUpolicyandwillnotbetolerated. Thisnondiscriminationpolicyapplies toallprogramsadministeredbythe
University. However, thispolicyshouldnotbeconstruedto infringeuponthefreeexchangeofideasessentialtotheacademic
environment.
To the extentallowedbylaw, allemploymentdecisions, including thoseaffectinghiring, promotion, demotion, ortransfer;
recruitment;advertisementofvacancies;layoffandtermination;compensationandbenefits;orselectionfortrainingwillbemade
consistentwithestablishedISUpolicy.
Responsibilityforcommunicating,interpreting,andmonitoringtheUniversity'sequalopportunitypolicyhasbeenassignedtothe
OfficeforDiversityandAffirmativeAction(ODAA).
TheIllinoisStateUniversityOfficeforDiversityandAffirmativeAction(ODAA)iscommittedtopromotingaworkingandlearn-
ingenvironmentfreeofdiscriminationonthebasisofrace, color, nationalorigin, religion,gender, sexualorientation, age, dis-
ability, or veteranstatus. To this end, the ODAA is responsibleforensuringthe University's compliance with allapplicable
federalandstatenondiscrimination requirementsandservesas the institution's officialliaison withgovernmentalcivilrights
enforcementagencies. TheDirectorreportsdirectlytotheUniversityPresidentandisresponsibleforthedevelopmentandexecu-
tion ofthe University'sAffirmativeAction Program andPlan. In addition, the Officeprovidesleadershipandsupporttoward
developingacomprehensiveandinstitution-wideapproach to achievingandsustaininga diverseandpluralisticcommunityof
students,faculty,andstaff
TheODAA islocatedoncampusin208A HoveyHall. ForadditionalinformationconcerningtheUniversity'sequalopportunity
policy,pleasecall(309)438-3383.
IllinoisStateUniversityassignsahighprioritytotheImplementationofitsequalopportunitypolicyandtomaintaininganinclu-
siveenvironment. TherealizationofthispriorityrequiresthecooperationofallmembersoftheUniversitycommunity.
Table of Contents
CampusMap InsideFrontCover
UniversityCalendar,2006-07 3
BoardofTrustees 5
UniversityAdministrativeOfficers 5
MembersoftheGraduateCouncil 5
IntroductiontotheUniversity 5
TheGraduateSchool 5
CostsandPaymentPolicy 9
ConfidentialityStatement 10
StudentServices 11
StudentHealthProgram 11
FinancialAid 12
GrantsandScholarships 13
Loans 14
Employment/Assistantships 15
VeteransServices 16
StudentLifeandServices 18
Admission 23
AcademicPoliciesandProcedures 27
ResearchRequirements 28
DegreesGrantedandAdvancedGraduateStudy 31
Colleges,Departments,Schools,andCourseOfferings 42
GeneralCourses 42
CollegeofAppliedScienceandTechnology 44
Agriculture 44
CriminalJusticeSciences 46
FamilyandConsumerSciences 48
HealthSciences 53
InformationTechnology 55
KinesiologyandRecreation 59
Technology 62
CollegeofArtsandSciences 67
Biological Sciences 67
Chemistry 71
Communication 72
Economics 76
English 78
ForeignLanguages 84
Geography-Geology 88
History 90
Mathematics 93
Philosophy 98
Physics 99
PoliticsandGovernment 100
Psychology 103
SocialWork 110
SociologyandAnthropology 113
SpeechPathologyandAudiology 117
Women'sStudies 121
CollegeofBusiness 123
MasterofBusinessAdministration 123
Accounting 125
Finance,InsuranceandLaw 128
ManagementandQuantitativeMethods 129
Marketing 130
CollegeofEducation 134
CurriculumandInstruction 134
EducationalAdministrationandFoundations 139
SpecialEducation 144
CollegeofFineArts 151
Art 151
Music 156
Theatre 161
MennoniteCollegeofNursing 167
MembersoftheGraduateFaculty 170
Index 180
Normal-BloomingtonMap InsideBackCover
51 1
University Calendar, 2006-2007
2006 Summer Session
2006
May 16 LastdaytoapplyfordegreecompletioninAugust
May16 PlanofStudyandthesis/dissertationproposalformdueinGraduateSchoolOfficeforany May
studentcompletingdegreeinAugust2006 S M T W T F S
May22-Aug. 11 SummerTerm 1 2 3 4 5 6
May29 MemorialDayHoliday 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
July4 IndependenceDayHoliday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Aug.4 Lastdaytofilethesis/dissertationinGraduateSchoolOfficeforAugust 28 29 1(1 SI
degreecompletion.Deadline:2p.m. June
Aug. 1 IncompletesdueinAcademicRecordsforAugustdegreecompletion. S M T W T F S
Aug. 15 Degreesawarded. 4 5 6 7 81 92 103
Aug. 1 Gradesdueat9a.m. 11 1 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
2006 First Semester (Fall)
July
Aug.21 Classesbegin. S M T W T F S
Sept.4 LaborDayHoliday
Sept.6 PlanofStudyandthesis/dissertationproposalapprovalformdueinGraduateSchoolOffice 92 103 114 125 163 174 158
foranystudentcompletingdegreeinDecember2006 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Sept.6 LastdaytoapplyforDecemberdegreecompletion 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Oct. 14 Firsthalfofsemesterends August
Nov. 18 ThanksgivingvacationbeginsatNoon. S M T W T F S
Nov.27 Classesresume.
1 2 3 4 5
Dec.8 Lastdaytofilethesis/dissertationinGraduateSchoolOfficeforDecember 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
degreecompletion.Deadline:2p.m. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Dec.9 Lastdayofclasses 27 ,8 29 30 31
Dec. 11-15 Evaluationperiod
Dec. 15 IncompletesdueinAcademicRecordsforDecemberdegreecompletion September
Dec. 16 CommencementExercises S M T W T F S
Dec. 19 Gradesdueat9a.m.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2007 Second Semester (Spring) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Jan. 15 MartinLutherKing,Jr.Holiday October
Jan. 16 Classesbegin. S M T W T F S
Jan.23 PlanofStudyandthesis/dissertationproposalapprovalformdueinGraduateSchoolOffice 81 29 103 114 125 136 147
foranystudentcompletingdegreeinMay2007. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Jan.23 LastdaytoapplyfordegreecompletioninMay. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
Mar. 10 Firsthalfofsemesterends.
Mar. 10 SpringvacationbeginsatNoon. November
Mar. 19 Classesresume. S M T W T F S
May4 Lastdaytofilethesis/dissertationinGraduateSchoolOfficeforMaydegreecompletion. 1 2 3 4
Deadline:2p.m. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
May5 Lastdayofclasses 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
May7-11 Evaluationperiod 26 27 28 29 30
May 11 IncompletesdueinAcademicRecordsforMaydegreecompletion. December
May 11-12 CommencementExercises S M T W T F S
May 15 Gradesdueat9a.m. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
May 15 PlanofStudyandthesis/dissertationproposalformdueinGraduateSchoolOffice 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
foranystudentcompletingdegreeinAugust2007. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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GeneralInformation
GENERAL INFORMATION
Board ofTrustees The University
TheBoardofTrusteesisthegoverningboardforIllinois State
University. MembersoftheBoardareasfollows: ThedocumentsestablishingIllinoisStateUniversityasapioneer
educational undertaking were drafted by Abraham Lincoln.
JAanyneD.DBaveirsg,maTinn,leJoyliPeatrk Academic programs andcourses areoffered in thirty-sixacade-
mic departments/schools which are organized into six colleges.
CarlE. Kasten,Carlinville,Chair
BettyKinser,Normal Over20,000studentshaveafull rangeofstudyoptionsinbusi-
JoanneMaitland,Bloomington ness, liberal arts, science, fine arts, education, applied science,
MichaelMcCuskey,Urbana technology, nursing, and pre-professional fields. Major class-
StanleyOmmen,Bloomington room buildings are centrally located and are surrounded by the
Onestudent library,andrecreationalandresidencestructures.
University Administrative Officers TheCentralIllinoiscommunityofNormal-Bloomington,home
AlBowman,President ofIllinoisStateUniversity,hasapopulationof100,000.
JohnW. Presley,VicePresidentandProvost
JanShane,AssociateProvost University Commitment to Diversity
Gary McGinnis, Associate Vice President for Graduate
Studies,Research,andInternationalEducation
Steve Adams, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Illinois State University is committed to creating a rich and
ManagementandAcademicServices challenging learning environment for all members ofour
KayMoss,AssistantProvost intellectual community, inside and outside ofthe classroom.
CharlesMcGuire,AssistantProvost Diversity is acritical componentofthat learningenvironment
J. RToebcehrntoRloosgsyman, Dean, College ofApplied Science and and the Illinois State University community embraces it
GaryOlson,Dean,CollegeofArtsandSciences enthusiastically. The Board ofTrustees and the Office ofthe
DixieL.Mills,Dean,CollegeofBusiness President have approved a University Plan for Diversity that
DeborahCurtis,InterimDean,CollegeofEducation establishes a series ofgoals and concrete actions designed to
LonGordon,Dean,CollegeofFineArts reinforce and expand the climate for diversity on campus.
NancyRidenour,Dean,MennoniteCollegeofNursing ThegoalsfromthePlanforDiversityareincorporatedintothe
CherylElzy, Deanof UniversityLibraries university's strategic plan, Educating Illinois. Diversity is
SDtieapnhneenBArsahggb,y,VicIentPerresiimdeVnticfeorFPirneasnicdeenatndfPolranUnniinvgersity thus an essential component ofuniversity planning at Illinois
Advancement State.
HelenMamarchev,VicePresidentforStudentAffairs
Mission Statement ofthe Graduate School
Members ofthe Graduate Council
Graduate Council minutes are available at The Graduate School advances the University's mission to
www.grad.ilstu.edu. expandknowledge andculture amongstudents, colleagues, and
GraduateCouncilChair the general citizenry through teaching, research, and service.
SandraL. Groves,DirectorofGraduateStudies Graduate education provides opportunities for all students,
AdmissionsCommittee includingthosefromunderrepresentedgroups,tolearnadvanced
AnneWortham (2006) skillsenablingthemtogenerateknowledgethroughresearchand
WillardBohn (2006) creativeendeavors, to disseminatetheirscholarship, and topre-
KlausSchmidt (2007) pareforcareersthroughoutthepublicandprivatesectors.
SarahSmelser (2008)
CurriculumCommittee
TheGraduateSchoolsupportstheexpansionandstrengthening
JohnBantham (2005)
TomCrumpler (2006) ofgraduateprogramsincluding: (1)master'sprogramsinareas
DeniseWilson (2006) that build on strengths ofundergraduate programs, have a
JackMcLaughlin-Gray (2007) unique educational focus, or prepare students for viable
TiborGyires (2007) careers; (2) doctoral programs in areas ofdemonstrated pro-
NinaHamilton (2008) grammatic strength and expertise or where a compelling soci-
MembershipCommittee etal need exists. Illinois State University is classified as a
EmilyWatts (2005) CarnegieDoctoral/ResearchUniversity-Intensiveinstitution.
PaulVogt (2006)
GaryBachman (2007) The Graduate School
LarryAlferink (2008)
ResearchCommittee
JeanneHoward (2006) The Universitybegan offeringgraduatework in 1943, when it
LauraVogel (2007) introduced master's degree programs in several departments.
RichardBoser (2007) Thenumberofdegreeshasincreasedgraduallysincethattime,
GaryCreasey (2008) withdoctoralworkbeingintroducedin 1962.
StudentMembers
DavidPieper Today the Graduate School offers master's degree work in
EricLamore more than thirty academic fields and professional education
GeneralInformation
areas as well as the Specialist in School Psychology degree. through the Graduate School when matched by
The MasterofFine Arts(M.F.A.)degree is offered in Artand department/school funding. (See Research Requirements
Theatre. The MasterofScience inNursing(M.S.N.) isoffered andGrantsandScholarshipssections.)
by the Mennonite College ofNursing. Doctoral programs are
offered in Biological Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction, Accreditation
Educational Administration, English Studies, Mathematics
Education, School Psychology, and Special Education. Non- Illinois StateUniversityisaccreditedbytheHigherLearning
degreegraduatecertificatesarealsooffered. Commission ofthe North Central Association ofColleges
and Schools. For further information regarding this accredi-
The members of the graduate faculty of each tation, contact North Central Association at 30 North
department/school arelisted in thedepartment/school sections. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago Illinois 60602-2504;
TheentirefacultyoftheGraduateSchoolisshowninasection Phone [phone]or312-263-0456,orattheCommission
aftertheDepartments/SchoolsandCourseOfferings. Web site: www.ncacihe.org. All teacher preparation pro-
grams are accredited by the National Council for
ItisthechiefaimoftheGraduate Schooltoprovideanatmos- Accreditation ofTeacher Education and are certified by the
phere inwhichcompetentstudentsmayjoinaqualifiedfaculty Illinois State Board of Education. A number ofprograms
in extending their fields ofknowledge, and where they may hold discipline-based accreditation. The University holds
share experience in research leading to professional improve- institutional memberships in the American Council of
mentandscholarlyachievement. Education, the American Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education, and the Council ofGraduate Schools of
Graduate Student Association
theUnited States.
Graduateadmissionstatusandenrollinginaclasssecuresmem- Library Resources
bershipintheGraduateStudentAssociation(GSA). Withrepre-
sentatives from each academic department/school with a Milner Library is an active partner in the teaching, learning,
graduate program, GSA provides a forum to express concerns research, and service activities ofIllinois State University.
for the academic and nonacademic needs, to develop and dis- Milner librarians provide research assistance and library
seminate ideas for improvement ofgraduate education, and to instruction customizedto meetthe needsofstudents and fac-
assist in the orientation ofgraduate students to the University. ulty. Reference collections include general, as well as sub-
Bi-monthlymeetingsareopentoallgraduatestudents. SixGSA ject-specific, print research tools including indexes,
department/school representatives, each representing one ofthe handbooks, dictionaries, bibliographies, and directories.
six colleges, form the Research and Professional Advancement Electronic research tools include the Online Catalog, biblio-
committee, which recommends distribution ofthe Grant-in-Aid graphic and full-text databases, and reference databases.
fundstotheGraduateSchool. TwoGSAmembersserveonthe Milner's collections include more than 1.5 million books,
Academic Senate, which is the policy-making body for the 5,000 current magazine andjournal subscriptions, more than
University. Two members ofthe GSA also serve on the 7,000 electronic journals, and 25,000 multimedia items.
Graduate Council, which is the policy-making body ofthe Milner's Web site (www.library.ilstu.edu) serves as an elec-
Graduate School, with one on the Graduate Curriculum tronicguideto libraryresources, services,facilities,andstaff.
Committee. Graduate associations forspecific groups, e.g., the In addition, Milner's "Ask a Librarian" service provides
Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and the MBA onlineaccesstolivereferenceandemailreferenceassistance.
Association,coordinateeventsandactivitieswiththeGSA.
Graduate Research Symposium Milner Library is locatedonthenortheastcornerofthequad,
next to the Bone Student Center. Each ofits six floors pro-
vide a variety of study areas — individual carrels, small
A university-wide, cross disciplinary showcase ofstudent tables, group study spaces, and lounge chairs — all located
research, creative achievement, and scholarship is held each adjacent to books, periodicals, and other library materials.
spring. Symposia sponsors are the Graduate School, the Each floor is devoted to a particular subject area -- the
Graduate Student Association, Research and Sponsored humanities, the social sciences, the sciences, and education-
Programs, Milner Library, and Honors Program. Students psychology -- with the main floor providing general
must be enrolled and engaged in research under the direction resources and services, as well as a 110-workstation com-
ofafacultyadvisor. puterstudy area. A librarian-liaison isassignedtoeachcam-
pus department (listed at www.library.ilstu.edu/directory/
Thesymposiumrecognizesandpromotesstudentresearch,cre- specialists.php).
ativeachievement,andscholarshipbyprovidingaprofessional
settinginwhich studentspresent. Presentation options include Through participation in a variety of consortia, Milner
poster,oral,andmultimedia. Libraryprovides rapid interlibrary loanaccesstomaterials in
library collections throughout the United States and the
In addition to recognizing and encouraging research at the world. An Interlibrary Delivery System brings materials
graduate level, this event also provides professional fromotherIllinoislibrariestocampusdaily.
advancement experience. Presenters at the symposium are
eligible to apply for travel support reimbursement for Fora complete listing ofMilnerLibraryhours, call 309/438-
research, creative achievement, and scholarship presented at 3684 or see www.library.ilstu.edu/page/981. For research
off-campus professional conferences. Funds are available assistance,call309/438-3451.
GeneralInformation
University Galleries and Museums information,contacttheOfficeofExtendedUniversity at(309)
438-5288,orviewtheWebsiteatwww.exu.ilstu.edu.
Founded in 1973, University Galleries is among the largest
public exhibition spaces in downstate Illinois devoted to Quad Cities Graduate Study Center
presenting a wide survey ofcontemporary art. University
Galleries isaunitoftheCollegeofFineArtsand islocatedin The mission ofthe Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center is to
the Center for the Visual Arts building. The main focus of provide graduate level coursework and programs to residents
University Galleries is generating and traveling innovative ofthegreaterQuadCities. Formedin 1969,theCenterisavol-
exhibitionsfeaturinglocally, regionally,andnationallyknown untary academic consortium oftwelve public and private
artists working in avarietyofmediums, stylesandconceptual higher education institutions in Illinois and Iowa. The
approaches. Also regularly scheduled are exhibitions of Graduate Center serves the needs ofplace-bound students
Illinois State faculty, student, and alumni artwork, as well as whose work and family responsibilities make traditional on-
selectionsfromthepermanentcollectionofovertwothousand campus study difficult. Courses are held during evening and
20th century paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, pho- weekend hours to accommodate students' daily schedules.
tographs, and objects in glass, metals, wood, fiber and Currently Illinois State University is offeringthedoctoral pro-
graminEducationalAdministration.
ceramic. University Galleries publishes illustrated catalogues
that aredistributed worldwide, and are available at adiscount
ForinformationcontactQuadCitiesGraduateCenter,639 38th
toall students,staffandfaculty. Street, Rock Island, Illinois 61201, [phone], fax (309)
In addition to exhibitions. University Galleries presents exten- 794-1905, email [email protected] or Web site www.grad-
sive educational programs open to the university and general center.orgorIllinoisStateUniversityatwww.ilstu.edu.
community, including artist lectures, panel discussions, work- International Studies and Programs
shops,filmsandvideo,guidedtours,researchandstudyfacilities,
informational brochures, and classes, internships, and student
employment. University Galleries also hosts meetings, dance TheOfficeofInternationalStudiesandPrograms(OISP)isthe
and music events, plays, performances, lectures, readings and focal point for international activities at Illinois State
filmsforavarietyofuniversityandcommunitygroups. tUineisve—rsiutnyd.erTgrhaeduUantivee,rsgirtayd'usatfeul,lpsrcoofpeessoifonianlt,ernrateisoenaarlcha,ctiavnid-
The Eyestone School Museum, a renovated 1900 one-room training— arecoordinatedbythisoffice. Theprimarymission
school, islocatedatAdelaideandCollegeStreets.Itisopen by ofOISP is to internationalize educational programs, research,
andtrainingopportunities,henceadvancetheunderstandingof
reservationonly,throughtheCollegeofEducation.
international and cross-cultural issues across campus and for
The Stevenson Memorial Room, on the first floor of thecommunityatlarge.
Stevenson Hall, displays memorabilia ofthe Stevenson family
withparticularemphasisonAdlaiE. StevensonII. International Studentand ScholarServices: Themissionof
International Student and Scholar Services is to provide guid-
The President'sGallery, locatedonthefourthfloorofHovey ance and support to international students and scholars. The
Hall, featuresworks in multiple mediaby students and faculty unit is responsible for immigration advisement and academic
artistswhohavestudiedorworkedatIllinoisStateUniversity. assistanceandoffersavarietyofservices forinternational stu-
dents and scholars, including an extensive orientation. The
Distance Education unit is also engaged in outreach through community-based
groups.
At Illinois StateUniversity, therearegraduatecoursesandpro-
gramsthatastudentcancompletewithoutphysicallycomingto Study Abroad: Study Abroad offers students opportunities
theNormalcampus. Coursesandprogramsareoffered invari- for cross-cultural interaction; exposure to geographic, eco-
ousformats: nomic,andpolitical diversity;andpersonalgrowthandadapta-
tion in a foreign environment. The Unit provides year-round
Extension coursesaretypicallytaught intraditional formatsby orientations, consultation and advisement, and follow-ups to
Illinois State faculty members at approved off-campus sites assist students and program directors on a continuous basis
throughoutthestate. Manyextensioncourseshaveacombined before,during,andaftertheirstudyabroadexperience.
deliveryusingbothclassroomandonlineformats.
National StudentExchange: TheNational StudentExchange
Internet courses utilize online materials, courseware, and dis- provides an opportunity for students to attend a member col-
cussion groups, and may be delivered in a synchronous or an lege or university in another state for up to two semesters
asynchronous mode. Some internet courses include occasional while earning credit toward their home school's degree pro-
onsiteclasssessions. gram. Illinois State isoneofonlytwouniversities inthe State
of Illinois that participate in the NSE program. Such
Contracteducationalservices,programs,andcoursesaredeliv- exchanges offer students the opportunity for cross-cultural
ered through mutual contract to a business or educational site interaction and exposure to geographic, economic, and politi-
foraspecificcohortorbusinessentity. caldiversity,as wellaspersonalgrowth.
Forcourses offeredby Illinois State University, no differentia- Management Development International (MDI):
tion ismadebetweencredits earnedoncampus, offcampus, or Management Development International conducts professional
by alternate delivery methods such as the Internet. For further certificate and diploma training programs, as well as custom-
GeneralInformation
designed training programs, in a variety offields for interna- admitted to a graduate degree program at the University pro-
tional clientele. Programs are offered on site at Illinois State videdtheyalsomeettheotherrequirementsforadmissionspeci-
andatmanyotherlocationsaroundtheworld. fiedbytheGraduateSchoolandtherelevantdepartment/school.
Hence, international students who do not have the minimum
International House: International House is a multicultural TOEFL score for admission to a graduate degree program are
living and learning center for American and international stu- encouragedtoattendELIfirsttoprepareforadmissiontosucha
dents at Illinois State. The primary responsibility ofthe programattheUniversity.MoststudentsliveintheUniversity's
International House Unit is to promote diversity among campushousing,whichgivesthemachancetointeractwithstu-
American and international students andto contribute to inter- dents ofall backgrounds. For further information, contact
national understanding through commitment to developing English Language Institute, Illinois State University, Campus
friendships, providing cultural learning opportunities, and Box6123,Normal,IL61790-6123.
offeringprogramsthatextendtheseprimarygoalstothewider
universityandtotheBloomington/Normalcommunity. Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
UnitforInternational Linkages: TheOfficeofInternational Website: www.cas.ilstu.edu/EnglishLanguageInstitute
StudiesandProgramshasestablishedtheUnitforInternational E-mail: [email protected]
Linkagestoincreasescholarlyactivityandresearchthroughout
the world. The unit pursues and coordinates linkages with
Preparing Future Faculty
institutionsincountriesaroundtheworld.
Fulbright Program Development: The Office of CenterfortheAdvancementofTeaching
International Studies provides guidance for Fulbright Program GraduateStudentIntern Program
Development with support offaculty efforts toward interna-
tionalscholarship. The Center for the Advancement ofTeaching (CAT) offers
one to three graduate student internships each semester (fall,
Intensive English Program sofpfreirn,g)w.itThhethgeoasltsudoefntt'hsedperpoagrrtamemntin,claundeinttheensfiovleloowpipnogr:tu1n)ittyo
to help prepare graduate students planning a career in college
Illinois State University's English Language Institute, under teaching; and 2) to have a positive impact on the student's
the auspices ofthe College ofArts and Sciences, provides a teaching at Illinois State University. For additional informa-
special non-degree intensive program (20 hours per week) in tion,contactNancyBragg([email protected]).
English as a Second Language with equal emphasis on both
communicative and academic needs for international students UniversityGraduateStudentTeachingAwards(GSTA)
who wish to increase their English proficiency for graduate-
levelworkorforinternationalstudentsonexchangeprograms. The University Graduate Student Teaching Awards (GSTA)
Although admission to ELI does not guarantee subsequent recognize outstandingcontributions toteachingmadeby grad-
admission to a graduate degree program at the University, ELI uate students as part oftheir program and educational experi-
studentswhoattainaTOEFLscoreof79ontheiBT,213 onthe ence at Illinois State University. The awards honor both
computer-basedtest,or 550onthepencil/papertest, orahigher master's and doctoral students who have demonstrated excel-
score established by an individual department/school, can be lenceinteachingroles.