2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog |
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May
2009
110th Year
Mission Statement
Eastern Illinois University is a public comprehensive university
that offers superior, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students
learn the methods and results of free and rigorous inquiry in the arts, humanities,
sciences, and professions, guided by a faculty known for its excellence in
teaching, research, creative activity, and service. The University community
is committed to diversity and inclusion and fosters opportunities for student-faculty
scholarship and applied learning experiences within a student-centered campus
culture. Throughout their education, students refine their abilities to reason
and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens and leaders.
EIU at a Glance
| Accreditation |
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education
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| Administration |
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President: Dr. William L. Perry
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Blair M. Lord
Vice President for Business Affairs: Dr.
William Weber
Vice President for External Relations: Dr. Jill F. Nilsen
Vice President for Student Affairs: Dr. Daniel P. Nadler
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| Athletics |
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NCAA Division I |
| Board of Trustees |
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Appointed Members:
Mr. Roger L. Kratochvil, Mt. Olive; Ms. Julie Nimmons, Litchfield; Mr.
William O'Rourke, Springfield; Dr. Robert D. Webb, Mattoon; Mr. Leo Welch,
O'Fallon; Mr. Donald Yost, Charleston
Student Member: Mr. Eric
Wilber, Monticello
Officers: Mr. Roger L.
Kratochvil, Chairperson; Mr. William O’Rourke, Vice Chairperson;
Mr. Leo Welch, Secretary; Dr. Robert D. Webb, Pro Tem; Ms. Judy Gorrell,
Assistant Secretary; Mr. Paul McCann, Treasurer |
| Class Size |
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22 (average) |
| Cost |
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked EIU among the top 100 public
colleges and universities "where students can graduate with a high-caliber
education but without a mortgage-size debt." |
| Degrees Offered |
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Bachelor's, master's and specialist's |
| Enrollment |
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12,040 |
| Faculty-Student Ratio |
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16:1 |
| Location |
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600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL |
| Website |
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www.eiu.edu |
This catalog is presented to enable prospective students and
others to learn about Eastern Illinois University. It includes information
concerning admission, enrollment, fees, housing, policies, and program and
course offerings for Academic Year 2008-09. However, its provisions are not
to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between the University
and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provision
or requirement contained in this publication at any time within the student's
term of residence.
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