Jan 1, 2026Strategic plan
Illinois State University Academic Plan 2026-2031
This Academic Plan for Illinois State University outlines near-term academic initiatives and reports on program changes. It aligns with the university's overarching strategic plan, 'Excellence by Design: 2024-2030,' which focuses on four key directions: cultivating a culture of success and belonging, fostering responsible stewardship, elevating institutional excellence, and expanding mutually beneficial partnerships. The plan details strategies for academic program support and growth, graduate education, research and creative scholarship, and enhancing support for faculty, staff, and students, all aimed at continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.