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Active Pursuit of Learning

Educating the complete student inside and outside of the classroom, so that students come to appreciate learning as an active and lifelong process.

Find out why Chris Mushrush has an insatiable appetite for learning. He says, "never being satisfied with what your know" is what active pursuit of learning means to him and part of acquiring knowledge involves critical thinking.

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Public Opportunity

Assuring students access to the opportunities of a large university, including a wide range of high-quality programs, faculty mentors who are scholars and creative artists of repute in their disciplines, and the support of outstanding facilities and technology.

Coordinating geography students' internships, teaching Foundations of Inquiry courses, and serving as the Director for the Central Office of the Illinois Geographical Society are just a few channels that Michael Sublett utilizes for Public Opportunity at Illinois State University.

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Individualized Attention

Providing the supportive environment of a small college through an innovative General Education program, strong student-faculty connections, superior student services, and a focus on each student as an individual, with unique educational needs and potential. Illinois State is a campus dedicated to placing the learner at the center of teaching and research.

Not letting students get lost in the crowd is what Nick Maroules strives to attain for individualized attention.

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Diversity

Encouraging community and an informed respect for all differences among students, faculty, and staff by fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students to be engaged participants in global society.

Learning that everyone is different and enjoying those differences is how Linda Smith implements diversity into her everyday life.

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