Jaren Alnutt

The Strategic Plan for the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville aims to provide active, authentic learning opportunities through dedicated faculty, diverse clinical experiences, and a rigorous curriculum, with a commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Its vision is to be progressive, transformative community educators for excellence in academic and clinical services. The plan is structured around three core focus areas: ensuring quality program and instruction, promoting research, and conducting high-impact community outreach, all intended to foster the development of competent, effective professionals prepared to provide culturally responsive, evidence-based, interprofessional services to individuals with communication needs.

This document acknowledges Gyo Obata's distinguished service to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, detailing his architectural philosophy and his design of the university's campus in the early 1960s. It describes his master plan as foundational architectural groundwork but does not present a strategic plan with defined organizational objectives, strategic pillars, priorities, or intended outcomes for the university's future direction.

The press conference featured SIUE Softball team members, Head Coach Sandy Montgomery, pitcher Haley Chambers, and shortstop Chelsea Yanovich, discussing their participation in the NCAA Tournament after winning the OVC tournament. Key topics included the team's preparation, having played against high-seeded teams during the season to prepare for competition against Alabama, and the confidence gained from their recent tournament win. Coach Montgomery expressed pride in the program's transition to Division I and reaching the NCAA Regional, noting the support the team receives, including a new indoor facility. Player discussions focused on the excitement of playing in front of a large, passionate crowd in Alabama and the growth of the softball program over the years.

The event was the Spring 2012 Commencement, the second of four exercises for the weekend, specifically honoring graduates from the School of Education and The Graduate School. Introductory remarks included essential rules of conduct for attendees, such as silencing electronic devices and keeping aisles clear for safety. The proceedings also recognized key platform party members, faculty, and staff for their dedicated support of the graduates. A key segment involved remarks from Dr. Ed Hightower, Vice Chair of the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, who acknowledged the leadership of Chancellor Vandergriff before his retirement. Chancellor Vandergriff delivered his final commencement address, encouraging graduates to use their prepared minds, collaborate while maintaining their values, exhibit self-confidence, be busy, and always do the right things well as they transition to their professional lives or advanced studies.

The document records the 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony for the Graduate School, the School of Engineering, and the School of Pharmacy. The proceedings included an invocation, remarks from Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor Anne Bole, and an introduction of platform party members. The Chancellor, Dr. Julie First Boie, delivered an address focusing on the graduates' achievements, the importance of SIUE's core values (Citizenship, Integrity, Wisdom, Inclusion, and Excellence), career advice involving setting priorities, community involvement, and mentorship, and concluded with congratulations. The event also featured a student address by Jessica Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering graduate, who discussed teamwork, perseverance, and the university's values, quoting Dr. Seuss. Candidates for doctoral degrees in Pharmacy and subsequent graduate degrees were presented for the conferral of their degrees by the respective deans.