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Fall 2009
Welcome to the Fall 2009 academic semester! We’re delighted that you have chosen to enroll at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The entire SIUE community is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your goals and to making your educational experience a successful one. Undergraduate education charts a course for your adult life, and our faculty and staff are ready to help you navigate it.
Emphasizing teaching, research, and public service programs, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a premier Metropolitan University with more than 13,600 students enrolled. For the fourth consecutive year, SIUE has been heralded by U.S.News & World Report for its Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation. SIUE is listed among the top 10 public universities in the Midwest-Master’s category for the second consecutive year and is ranked by U.S.News & World Report in the top one-third of all public and private master’s level universities in the Midwest. The quality of our programs and commitment of our faculty and staff ensure that your time here at SIUE will be rewarding and well spent.
Throughout your years at SIUE, you will discover just how much our location affects the opportunities and experiences that will become your favorite college memories. We have a beautiful campus of more than 2,600 acres, including biking and hiking paths, a swimming pool, top quality athletic facilities, and a scenic lake, complete with geese. On campus, there is always something exciting happening – concerts and world-class speakers to art exhibits and Cougar sporting events! The entire St. Louis metropolitan community surrounding the campus also is host to thousands of different cultural and entertainment events and a wellspring of internships and cooperative educational experiences from regional, national, and international employers.
Make the most of your time at SIUE, both in and out of class. Interact with our outstanding faculty – they are committed to your education. Get involved in some of the over 200 student organizations. Share your talents with the University community and, above all, believe in yourself, invest in your future, and always be a Cougar!
Vaughn Vandegrift
Chancellor
