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Dec 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Southern Illinois University Commencement
This document pertains to the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony for Southern Illinois University (SIUE). The event included the presentation of colors and the National Anthem by the Meridian Brass Quintet and a student vocalist. Remarks were given by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, who welcomed attendees, acknowledged platform party members, faculty, and staff, and noted that degrees would be conferred for the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering. SIU System President Dr. Daniel Mahoney congratulated the graduates, reflecting on the university's history and encouraging graduates to stay connected to the system. SIUE Chancellor Dr. James T. Miner delivered a keynote address, using the metaphor of a seed's growth to discuss the graduates' transformation, perseverance, and future impact, referencing Nelson Mandela as an example of transformative growth. The ceremony also featured a commencement address by graduating senior Mirela Corali Eldridge, an Industrial Engineering major, who shared her journey of pivoting majors, embracing leadership opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of connection, curiosity, and collaboration over a perfect plan.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Project Report
The SIUE's New REALITY Project addresses the evolving landscape of higher education, characterized by declining state funding, demographic shifts, and new educational models. The initiative outlines implications and proposes solutions, focusing on enhancing pedagogical innovation, expanding experiential learning, and strategically growing student enrollment across traditional, non-traditional, and international segments. It aims to improve operational efficiencies and integrate a global perspective, ultimately redefining the university's profile by leveraging its strengths while adapting to future challenges.
May 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Siu Commencement
The event was the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony for conferring graduate degrees. Remarks were provided by Provost Denise Cobb, who welcomed attendees and acknowledged the absence of Chancellor Dr. James T. Miner due to his daughter's commencement. Dr. Gish Gupchuk, Vice President for Academic Innovation, Planning and Partnerships for the SIU System, congratulated the graduates, noting the significant economic impact of the SIU system and SIUE. The graduate chosen to speak on behalf of the class, Jesse Iceogle (Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics candidate), emphasized themes of adaptation, problem-solving in unpredictable circumstances, and the importance of transforming challenges into progress, drawing examples from her international and domestic service work. The ceremony concluded with the presentation and conferral of doctoral and graduate degrees by the interim associate dean of the graduate school, Dr. Elizabeth Calli, followed by the presentation of graduates by row.
Oct 24, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Strategic Plan 2024-2029
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 focuses on educating, empowering, and engaging learners to achieve excellence in nursing. The plan is built around five pillars: Access and Opportunity, Student Success and Inclusive Excellence, Excellent and Diverse Faculty & Staff, Change Agent, and Sustainability. Key objectives include increasing enrollment of diverse students, enhancing student retention, promoting faculty and staff diversity, fostering community engagement, and diversifying revenue streams to support the school's goals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
