Illinois State University - Academics

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With the reputation of a party school, it may come as a shock to actually see ISU students roaming the Quad on their way to class. Contrary to some beliefs, ISU students do value their education and many take it extremely seriously. While general education classes may not be the most interesting, lecture halls continue to be packed with students every class period. The relationships created and maintained by students and professors are one of ISU’s greatest strengths. Most teachers will tell you that they are available at anytime for a student, some even willing to give out home phone numbers. on such a large campus this may not seem possible, but ISU strives to be different and to make an impact on its students’ lives. Many students come to ISU to earn a degree in education, which makes ISU one of the most competitive universities in the nation for that major. Business and social sciences continue to grow in popularity as well. recently, ISU has become a consistent competitor in rivaling other in-state schools academically. While there are students who put their social lives ahead of school work, the stereotype of ISU being a party-only school is slowly diminishing. The faculty at ISU is one of the main reasons why ISU is constantly improving academically. Many professors work with students to make sure they are learning the material and understanding difficult concepts.

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Students Speak Out

anjohnson says: Illinois State University 2010 Business

Great business programs A- The ISU College of Business is great! Advisement isn't the best but it's a new building with many great professors always there to help! Not to mention, the sales sequence in the marketing program is one of the top areas. 12345 Academics: January 28, 2010 Report

ajwalla says: Illinois State University 2013 Other

Suburban students A- There are a lot of students from the sububs of Chicago, which makes it easy to relate to others. Also, the school is not too big or too small, so getting involved in school or extra activites isn't hard. 12345 Academics: January 28, 2010 Report

eazye1100 says: Illinois State University 2010 Other

Professors A I enjoy most of the professors that I have had here. 12345 Academics: January 20, 2010 Report

camicmfk22 says: Illinois State University 2010 Public Administration and Social Services

Good B+ the course work for major is ok. i find the introduction classes in the communication school to be some what repetitive and would be very nice if more courses that are offered to seniors could be offered in earlier semesters. 12345 Academics: March 18, 2010 Report

japanik says: Illinois State University 2006 Communication and Journalism

Great Broadcast Journalism Program A Teachers are extremely hands on and knowledgeable in the field....determined to prepare the students for a career in the real world...I learned a great deal 12345 Academics: January 20, 2010 Report

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Did You Know?

ISU is the second largest degree producer of teacher education candidates in the nation.

Students who are tired of walking to class now have the option of taking certain classes online.

One of the ways students can practice their farming skills is with ISU’s 360-acre farm in lexington, Ill.

ISU was originally named Illinois State normal University and was for teachers only.

The Department of Communication has recently been named the School of Communication.

Student organization TV-10 is constantly in the running for a variety of broadcasting awards.

ISU’s forensics (speech and debate) team has won the national championship two times in the last five years.

“The Innocence Project,” created by ISU, is a documentary about people sitting on death row who have been wrongly accused of crimes. The project was created after ISU assistant professor of communication John McHale produced a documentary that helped release Joe Amrine, a convicted murderer from death row.

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