Welcome to the Spring 2008 academic semester! We’re delighted that you have chosen to enroll at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, also known as the “e”. The entire SIUE community is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your goals and to making your educational experience a rewarding one. Undergraduate education charts a course for your adult life, and our faculty and staff are ready to help you navigate it.
For two consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has named SIUE among 15 of America’s Best Colleges for our Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation. SIUE also continues to move up in the U.S. News rankings of the top tier master’s level universities in the Midwest and has been recognized by the American Association of Colleges & Universities as one of 16 examples nationwide of what institutions of higher learning must do to ensure a better future for students. 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 speaker to art exhibits and Cougar sporting events! This semester is particularly special as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a variety of special activities! 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 the “e”, both in and out of class. Interact with our outstanding faculty – they are committed to your education. Get involved in some of the over 140 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