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October 2006
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First-Year Students

The first year of college is a unique time in the lives of our students, whether they are fresh out of high school, returning to the classroom after many years away, or fall somewhere in between. Teaching these students is obviously a challenge because everything is so new to them. But it’s also a prime opportunity to introduce higher level thinking to students new to the challenge of college-level work. See Thriving in Academe.

Southern Illinois Graduate Employees Celebrate Union Election Victory
Graduate Assistants United leader Ana Velitchkova (center right) displays winning vote totals on official labor board tally.  From left: GAU leaders Karen Bergendahl, Shelly McGrath, Kyle Olean, Marinus van Kuilenburg, Dan Vaughn, Velitchkova, Richmond Adams, Le'Tisha Murray, Paola Premuda-Conti, IEA-NEA Organizers Steve Vaughan and David Vitoff.  Down front: Kylie Olean's 5-year old daughter, Alexandra.

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Have faculty search committees been successful in promoting diversity?
Yes - 25%
No -  75%

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