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SIUE has Record Spring Enrollment
SIUE’s spring enrollment of 13,346 students is the largest spring enrollment in the University’s history.
Traditional undergraduate enrollment is up 281 students or 2.6 percent over last spring. The University has never enrolled more full-time students (10,214) for a spring semester.
All of the undergraduate Schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have realized enrollment growth. CAS has 197 more students (8 percent) than last spring.
There are corresponding increases with the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior adding 83 students (7 percent), School of Business up 70 students (6 percent) and the School of Engineering climbing 40 students (3 percent).
Undergraduate enrollment in the School of Nursing (SON) is up 201 students (17 percent) over last spring.
The SON’s nationally recognized online RN to BS program has helped boost the University’s online enrollment by 35 percent more than the same date last year. Nearly 12 percent of SIUE spring credit hours will be delivered online compared to 8 percent for spring 2015.
International enrollment stands at 425 students, which represents a 5 percent increase over last spring and the highest since spring of 2004. The enrollment increase has had a positive impact on institutional diversity as Hispanic, American Indian, Asian and African American enrollments have all increased from last spring.
For the second year in a row, fall to spring retention for the freshman class has reached 90 percent.
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IRIS Center's Annual Open House Today |
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Join the IRIS Center for its annual Open House:
1-3 p.m.
Today
IRIS Center
Peck Hall, room 0226
Come explore the recent and ongoing projects in the IRIS Center. Students and faculty will be available to discuss projects and demonstrate digital tools. You can also learn more about what the IRIS Center can offer you.
All students and faculty are welcome.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Learn more about what IRIS can offer you:
- IRIS can facilitate the conceptualization and design of cross-disciplinary and collaborative projects with digital applications
- IRIS can support such projects via access to specialized computing facilities
- IRIS can foster mentorship and collaboration between faculty and students at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- IRIS can facilitate the development of curricular innovation that makes significant use of digital and informatics applications and resources
- IRIS can promote digital endeavors that link scholarly resources and goals with community initiatives and organizations
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Open Forum Today: Director of Graduate and International Admissions Candidate |
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An open forum will be held today for Shauna Lehman, candidate for the position of Director of Graduate and International Admissions:
1:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Missouri Room
For the names and interview times of other candidates, visit siue.edu/enrollmentmanagement/candidates.shtml
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Congratulate Kenny Kutter Today |
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Please join University Housing Facilities Management in congratulating Kenny Kutter on his retirement after nearly 18 years of service to SIUE!
2-3:30 p.m. Open House
Today
Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room
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Faculty Development Workshop Today |
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“Making Learning Stick: Strategies for Successful Learning”
2-3:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Conference Center
The presenter is Henry L. Roediger, III, James S. McDonnell Distinguished Professor of psychology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Workshop description: Surveys of college students show that their typical study strategies are not optimal for producing strong, durable learning. If they have spent most of their lifetimes learning, we can ask why they don't learn more effective strategies?
To register, and for more details on Roediger and the workshop, visit the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation website.
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Register Today: SIUE's Music Lovers Tour of Cuba |
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There are a few more openings for the SIUE Music Lovers Tour of Cuba, May 14-21
Though the date to register has passed, it is possible to sign up for this once in a lifetime trip, scheduled for this May. Explore the diverse Cuban cities of Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos. Listen and learn about the variety of different music styles in these three cities.
For more informaiton, contact Cathy McNeese, tour coordinator in Office of Educational Outreach, 618- 650-3208. Also visit http://www.siue.edu/cubatrip.
Registration is through today.
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14th Annual Parti Gras, Jan. 29 |
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Join us for the 14th Annual Parti Gras event:
7-11 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Student Fitness Center
The event features a casino area, various performers, Cajun food, an arts and crafts area and numerous give-a-ways.
This event is open to all SIUE students.
View Parti Gras photos from previous years.
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Submit Award Applications to Meridian Society by Feb. 1 |
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Looking for funding (up to $5,000) for your SIUE Community-based Project?
The Meridian Society is looking to fund projects that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization. SIUE College, Schools, Major Units, Departments and Organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2016 Meridian Awards.
The Meridian Society is pleased to participate in assisting SIUE and the community it serves through annual awards. Please visit Meridian Society to find a copy of the application/proposal. For more information, contact Julie Babington at 618.650.2378 or via e-mail at meridiansociety@siue.edu.
The Meridian Award Application/Proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu.
Mailed submissions:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082
Meridian Award applicants will be informed about the awards by Friday, March 25.
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Note Speech Center Offerings this Spring |
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The Speech Center, a part of Learning Support Services, located in the Student Success Center is open throughout the week to offer assistance to all students seeking help with their presentation skills.
To assist in encouraging students to use our services, we will be happy to come to your classroom to do an introductory presentation about the services we offer.
We also offer in-class workshops as well as workshops in the speech center itself on a number of topics, including speech anxiety, outline and research help and group presentations.
For more information, visit siue.edu/lss/speechcenter/index.shtml, call 650-3085 or email speech_center@siue.edu.
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Attend the Pink Zone Reception and Volunteer to Run |
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Also Note: The fourth annual Pink Zone is in need of filling a few spots for the Runners for Remembrance event during the women’s basketball game on Feb. 6. Please sign up today!
The runner (or walker) can honor a loved one by exercising for five minutes of game time on the treadmill during the Pink Zone event. The runner/walker’s dedication will be announced at the game and shown on the video board.
To volunteer, please email NaDean Schroeder at nschroe@siue.edu.
For more information, visit 2016PinkZone.
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Attend Mock Networking Session, Feb. 9 |
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Attend Mock Networking to get tips and practice your networking skills with employers and alumni.
5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Morris University Center Second Floor Conference Center
Spots are limited - RSVP TODAY!
For more information, contact the SIUE Career Development Center, 650-3708 or careerdevelopment@siue.edu.
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SIUE Fact Book Now Available |
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Proof Play on Stage, Feb. 17-21 |
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Come out to see the play, Proof, written by David Auburn, winner of the 2001 Pultizer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. The play is also directed by Peter Cocuzza, professor in the Department of Theater and Dance.
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17-Saturday, Feb. 20
2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 21
SIUE's Dunham Hall Theater
General admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff; FREE for SIUE students with valid ID
For tickets or more information, call the Department of Theater and Dance Box Office at 618-650-2774 or tollfree at 888-328-5168, extension 2774.
The Box Office is located in Dunham Hall room 1042B.
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Apply for STEM Center's Faculty Research Fellowship Program |
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The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY17 faculty research fellowship program.
This is a competitive fellowship, open to tenure-track or tenured faculty members, to engage in undergraduate education research aligned with the mission of the STEM Center to innovate ways to engage students in STEM. The successful applicant will be a faculty fellow with the STEM Center beginning in summer or fall of 2016, during which time the applicant will conduct a faculty-initiated research project.
To support the faculty member’s research, the STEM Center will pay for one course release during the academic year and upon completion of the project, the fellow will be funded for travel to one state, regional or national conference to present the findings of the study.
More information and application details are available on the STEM Center website.
Contact Sharon Locke, STEM Center Director at slocke@siue.edu or 618-650-3065 with questions.
Applications are due Monday, Feb. 29.
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