Illinois State University is a public university located in Normal, Illinois. It was founded in 1857 as a teacher's college where it remains as the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the United States according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Diversity is a core value at Illinois State fostered by an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice. Illinois State University’s core values—Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity embody the University’s culture of innovative and introspective growth, and it is through individuals in the Illinois State family that these values come to life through action.
Illinois State works as a diverse community of scholars, educators, and staff to support the school's commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The school promotes the highest academic standards through its teaching, scholarship, public service, and the connections built between students.
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