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2014-2015 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2014-2015 EIU Undergraduate Catalog


 Published May 2014 (our 115th year!)

 

Our 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  

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Administration  

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 University Advancement: Mr. Robert Martin
Vice President for Student Affairs: Dr. Daniel P. Nadler

Athletics   NCAA Division I
Board of Trustees   Appointed Members:
Mr. Joseph Dively, Charleston, IL; Mr. Kristopher Goetz, Lombard, IL; Mr. Rene Hutchinson, Chicago, IL; Mr. Roger L. Kratochvil, Mt. Olive, IL; Ms. Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Olympia Fields, IL; Dr. Robert D. Webb, Mattoon, IL

Student Member:
Mr. Mitchell Gurick, Hindsdale, IL (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014); Ms. Lauren Price, Stuart, FL (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)

Officers:
Mr. Kristopher Goetz, Chairperson; Mr. Rene Hutchinson, Vice Chairperson; Ms. Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Secretary; Dr. Robert D. Webb, Member Pro Tem; Ms. Judy Gorrell, Assistant Secretary; Mr. Paul McCann, Treasurer

Class Size   17 (average)
Degrees Offered   Bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s
Enrollment   9,775
Faculty-Student Ratio   1:14
Location   600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL
Website   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 2014-15. 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.