This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Education: Higher education'.
Education:
Higher education
2003 Compilation of Master Plan Policies for Illinois Higher Education (2003, October)
This is a comprehensive reference document that incorporates the 1997 Master Plan Policies updated and amended with policies adopted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education since the 1997 edition. As a compilation, it includes relevant sections of the comprehensive master plans of the 1960s and 1970s and issue-related policies developed in the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as policies developed between 1997 and 2003.
AAT Implementation Survey Results
Report of a survey of the presidents of all public and private institutions with undergraduate teacher preparation programs to determine the impact of newly approved Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees and gauge levels of degree acceptance, policy development, designated contact personnel, and course/standards documentation at four-year colleges and universities.
Achieving Diversity through Online Inter-Institutional Collaboration
Report from the University of Illinois - Springfield of an Effective Practice that addresses Policy Area 4 of "The Illinois Commitment." This document describes an initiative to bring diversity of views and perspectives into class discussions and projects at both institutions. This is facilitated by having students from UIS, a down-state university with a high percentage of white students, and CSU, an urban university with a high percentage of African American students, interact in discussions and work together on projects. Northeastern Illinois University, which has the highest percentage of Hispanic students among state universities, has been added to the collaboration.
Addendum to the 2003 Report on Underrepresented Groups (2003, August)
Revisions to Table 25, the information in the report on students with disabilities, and a revised Table 2 on community college enrollment.
Affordability, Diversity Top IBHE Agenda (2002, May 29)
Press release stating that The Board will receive a report placing Illinois in the context of recent national studies of college affordability, showing essentially that Illinois higher education fares well compared to some other states but also highlighting some worrisome trends. The annual study of underrepresented groups in higher education shows sustained growth in enrollments and degrees for blacks and Hispanics, and in general positive attitudes toward the campus climate for minorities. However, the report also notes concern about the availability of financial aid and minimal diversity of faculty and staff.
All Faculty Matter! A Study of Nontenure-Track Faculty at Illinois Public Colleges and Universities (2002, April)
Report of a study with findings and recommendations.
All-Hazard Emergency Planning for Illinois Colleges and Universities: Regional Planning/Training Sessions
Chart indicating which institutions of higher learning are in which regions for emergency response planning and training purposes.
Allocation of Governor Ryan's Fiscal Year 2003 Budget for Higher Education
On February 20, 2002, Governor George H. Ryan proposed a fiscal year 2003 state budget totaling $52.8 billion, an increase of $839.6 million, or 1.6 percent, over fiscal year 2002 appropriations. The proposed budget includes $22.7 billion in state general funds, $684.2 million, or 2.9 percent less than fiscal year 2002 appropriations. The $245.0 million recommended increase for education includes $78.0 million for higher education and $167.0 million for elementary and secondary education.
Alphabetical List of Schools
Contact information for Illinois institutions of higher learning, a list of coordinators, and number enrolled.
American Academy of Art Student Wins Governor's Award in State Artists Competition (2005, May 7)
Press release announcing that Ryan Shultz of Libertyville, a student at the American Academy of Art, has been named recipient of the Governors Medallion of Excellence for his oil painting entitled, Girl With Clementines, at the Awards Ceremony for the 2005 Annual Collegiate Artists Competition held Saturday, May 7, at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville .