2010-11 SIUE Chancellor's Report

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

“SIUE is achieving national recognition for doing the right things and doing them well.�

Vaughn Vandegrift, Ph.D., SIUE Chancellor

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= excellence Table of conTenTs A Message from the Chancellor ___________ 3 About SIUE __________________________ 6 Defining Excellence ___________________ 12 Academic Success ____________________ 14 Table of contents Student Success ______________________ 36 Campus Improvements ________________ 42 Enhancing the Region__________________ 44

from The chancellor

a message from the chancellor At the annual Chancellor’s Address to the University, held on September 28, 2011, I announced my retirement, effective July 1, 2012. While the ensuing months will include some transitions, as we search for a new chancellor, the momentum that SIUE has enjoyed in recent years will continue unabated. The vision for SIUE to be recognized nationally for the excellence of its programs and development of professional and community leaders will endure and many achievements are yet to be realized. The foundations are in place for the next level of advancement at the “e.”

Let’s look at some of this year’s national recognitions:

e For the 3rd consecutive year, SIUE has been cited by its peers and reported in U.S.News & World Report as one of 46 “up-and-coming schools.” SIUE was listed as one of seven Midwestern regional universities—one of three public institutions—for recently making “innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus life and facilities.” Also, according to the recently released U.S. News rankings, SIUE is in the best Regional Universities Midwest (master’s granting) category for the 8th consecutive year, and among the top 15 public universities in the category. e For the second consecutive year, Washington Monthly, a national magazine, has ranked SIUE among the Top 50 of the 553 master’s universities in the nation; SIUE ranked 13th among public institutions. Washington Monthly evaluates an institution’s “contribution to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), Research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs), and Service (encouraging students to give something back to their country).” e For the second consecutive year, SIUE has been named to the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for demonstrating a commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement—this is the first time the University has been named to the Distinction category.

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e G.I. Jobs, a magazine dedicated to people transitioning out of the U.S. military, recently named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to its 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools. SIUE has appeared on this prestigious list for three consecutive years, considered among the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationally offering programs that support veterans and active duty military personnel. e Enrollment at SIUE reached an all time high for fall 2011. Total enrollment climbed to 14,235 and record undergraduate enrollment was supported by a record freshman class. This marks the fourth consecutive year of overall enrollment growth at SIUE. Recent data from the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute shows that SIUE is a first choice institution for more than 70 percent of the freshman class; the University received more than 10,200 freshman applications (the most ever!) this fall. e SIUE launched the public portion of Defining Excellence–the Campaign for SIUE in March after the initial silent phase. The major gifts campaign funds will primarily be used for student scholarships, faculty development and equipment for the new Science Building.

Additional elements of the overall goal include the Student Success Center, The Gardens at SIUE and Intercollegiate Athletics. To date, the University has raised a total of nearly $30 million and continues to work toward achieving the full $50 million goal. e SIUE is nearing completion of the certification process moving the University to Division I sports so that the athletics department mirrors the academic arm of the University in operating at the highest possible level. We expect to be certified as an NCAA Division I institution on July 1, 2012.

Even in light of the current economic challenges, SIUE continues to serve our students and promote the well-being of Southern Illinois. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as Chancellor of this great institution. I look forward to the coming months and years in which SIUE will achieve even greater national recognition through the fulfillment of human potential.

Go Cougars!

Vaughn Vandegrift, Ph.D. SIUE Chancellor

leadership Team (from left to right)

Narbeth R. Emmanuel, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Patrick D. Hundley, Vice Chancellor for University Relations; Vaughn Vandegrift, Chancellor; Kenneth R. Neher, Vice Chancellor for Administration; and Ann M. Boyle, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 2010-211

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about siUe Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a premier Metropolitan University with more than 14,100 students enrolled.

Founded in 1957, SIUE is a fully accredited public institution—beautifully situated in Edwardsville on 2,660 acres just 25 miles from St. Louis. The University awards degrees in 44 undergraduate and 69 graduate programs encompassing the arts and sciences, nursing, education, business and engineering. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award a professional degree in dental medicine (D.M.D.) and in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as the Missouri Valley Conference in men’s soccer and the Southern Conference in wrestling.

The main campus includes University Park, a research park established to support economic development. The Edwardsville campus is supplemented by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton.

operating budget (fiscal year 2011) Appropriated & income funds _____________ $138,757,400 Non-appropriate grants & contracts _________$35,939,619 Indirect cost recovery ____________________ $2,280,570 Revenue bond operations ________________ $43,236,576 Self-supporting activities __________________ $30,977,947 Benefits (Estimated 2011) __________________ $53,828,897 Total $305,021,009

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Total students (Fall 2010) 14,133 n Undergraduate _______ 11,305 n Graduate ____________ 2,311 n First Professional ________ 517

student Gender n Female ______________ 7,714 n Male ________________ 6,419 Average Age ______________ 24

Geographic origin of students 102 Illinois counties 46 states 48 nations acT scores (Fall 2010) SIUE Freshmen ___________22.5 National Average _________ 21.0 Illinois Average ___________20.7 new freshmen living on campus _______67%

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Total employees (Fall 2010) 2416 n Civil Service ____________ 934 n Faculty Rank ___________ 979 n Admin. & Professional ____ 503

Total alumni ________90,000+ degrees Granted 2010 _3,034

Graduate Assistants/ Dental Residents __________ 519 Student Workers _________ 1,631

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mission, Vision, Values Mission Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public comprehensive university dedicated to the communication, expansion and integration of knowledge through excellent undergraduate education as its first priority and complementary excellent graduate and professional academic programs; through the scholarly, creative and research activity of its faculty, staff and students; and through public service and cultural and arts programming in its region.

Vision Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, as a premier Metropolitan University, will be recognized nationally for the excellence of its programs and development of professional and community leaders.

Values Recognizing public education as the cornerstone of a democracy, SIUE carries out its mission based on certain fundamental, shared values.

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we ValUe CItIzENSHIP Social, civic and political responsibility, globally, nationally, locally, and within the University Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration and cooperation among faculty, staff, students and the larger community Environmental stewardship ExCELLENCE High quality student learning Continuous improvement and innovation Outstanding scholarship and public service Standards consonant with the premier status to which we aspire INtEgRIty Accountability to those we serve and from whom we receive support Honesty in our communications and in our actions OPENNESS Inclusion of the rich diversity of humankind in all aspects of university life Respect for individual differences Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought Access for all who can benefit from our programs WISDOM Creation, preservation, and sharing of knowledge Application of knowledge in a manner that promotes the common good Life-long learning 2010-211

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points of pride SIUE offers nationally accredited academic programs of study at the lowest four-year tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois.

To further enhance affordability, the University awarded $143 million in scholarships and financial aid year last year. That positions an SIUE education as one of the best values in the Midwest.

In fiscal year 2011, SIUE faculty and staff received more than $34 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives. During the same period, the East St. Louis Center received $14.3 million in grant awards and applied those funds toward comprehensive programs, services and training for community residents.

As society’s demand for leadership and innovation in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) grows, SIUE is rising to the challenge with a center dedicated to strengthening STEM education for all students, as well as for current and future teachers. The center loans science materials to teachers, and offers camps and activities for area K-12 students, as well as educators. The Center has forged vital partnerships, including those with the United States Transportation Command and The Boeing Company, to expand community outreach efforts.

For fiscal year 2010, SIUE had a total regional economic impact of $471 million.

SIUE generates approximately 8,800 jobs regionally. Each year, SIUE employees, students and annuitants spend nearly $230 million in the region. These expenditures influenced the creation of 3,000 local jobs. Many of those jobs are held by the more than half of SIUE’s 90,000 alumni living in the region.

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SIUE participates in NCAA Division I Athletics as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, in the Missouri Valley Conference in men’s soccer and in the Southern Conference in wrestling.

Spring 2011 marked the 10th consecutive semester all student-athletes have earned a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.

SIUE offers easy access to professional and cultural opportunities in Metropolitan St. Louis, located just 25 minutes from the campus. The close proximity to St. Louis gives students the benefit of internships, cooperative education opportunities and full-time employment with major corporations like The Boeing Company, Anheuser-Busch, Edward Jones, Express Scripts and BJC Healthcare. Ninety percent of SIUE students secure a job within six months of graduation.

From the installation of a 120-foot wind turbine and 140 solar panels, to the maintenance of more than 17,500-square-feet of green roof space, SIUE is committed to sustainability.

The Eco-House is an on-campus living option for students interested in sustainable living, conservation and community service.

The 35-acre Gardens at SIUE and the 380-acre Nature Preserve are places where students and faculty take part in valuable research, lab projects and class assignments.

As evidence of SIUE’s commitment to outreach and service, School of Dental Medicine students manage approximately 35,000 patient visits each year at patient clinics in Alton and East St. Louis. In addition, students offer oral health treatment, screenings and education to more than 13,000 people annually through a wide variety of community outreach events.

Offering comprehensive pre-college academic programs, services and training to more than 6,000 people annually, the SIUE East St. Louis Center is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in East St. Louis and surrounding Metro East communities.

University Park SIUE, Inc., a 330-acre technology park located on the SIUE campus, provides a unique opportunity for private sector emerging industries and businesses to enhance their competitive positions through beneficial relationships with the University. The Park’s National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center is a one-of-a-kind facility in the field of biofuel research.

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“I feel very honored that I can be the third generation to give back to the University.�

Ann Tosovsky Donor

defininG eXcellence six fundraising priorities Support for Students: $15,000,000 Support for Faculty: $10,000,000 teaching Science: $10,000,000

Student Success Center: $5,000,000 Cultivating the gardens at SIUE: $5,000,000 Defining Athletics Excellence: $5,000,000

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SIUE is “Defining Excellence” in higher education. Our first ever major gifts campaign allows supporters to invest in our momentum and help us climb to new and exciting heights. SIUE officially began the public phase of a $50 million major gifts campaign with a celebration in March. More than $26 million was contributed during the initial private phase of the campaign. Currently, the University has received more than $29 million of its $50 million goal.

Campaign gifts will keep SIUE’s excellent education affordable for all students, building on the foundation of state appropriations, which have declined significantly in recent years. During the last decade, state funding for SIUE has declined from 46 percent of the budget to 26 percent. Meanwhile the financial burden on students and their families has substantially increased.

“Only private gifts can build the SIUE endowment, a permanent source of funding for scholarships, endowed professorships and other programs that attract the best students and faculty,” said SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift.

The first major gift under the new public phase of the campaign is a $1 million gift that will create the East St. Louis 21st Century STEM Learning Center to be located at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School. The contribution will be used to create a model, high-technology STEM classroom and companion STEM computer laboratory.

The new facilities will provide Charter High School students, as well as students from East St. Louis public schools, access to state-of-the-art technology, equipment and curricula. It will also support teachers in providing students with hands-on, “mindson” science learning.

“We hope that our alumni will support our fundraising efforts to ensure that future students receive the same excellent education they received. As SIUE’s academic and social accomplishments grow, so does the value of an SIUE diploma,” Vandegrift said.

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“I have great relationships with my professors which have helped me academically and will help me professionally in the future.�

Emily Skeels Speech Communication major

academic eXcellence

learning Through research and scholarship With a 17-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, SIUE promotes an atmosphere of learning and engagement. Through programs such as SIUE’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities and the nationally recognized Senior Assignment, research and scholarship are celebrated, leading to the enhancement of the learning environment for students, and creating an atmosphere for success.

“Our faculty members are passionately committed to the academic success and achievement of our students,” said SIUE’s Interim Provost Ann Boyle. “Both inside the classroom and in the mentoring of student research, commitment to our students is the key ingredient that fosters and encourages learning.”

This commitment on the part of the SIUE faculty last year resulted in the receipt of more than $34 million in grants and contracts from federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Student publications, presentations at scientific meetings and academic awards, including the Gold Star designation received by the SIUE Chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, showcase the talent and ability of the University’s student body, allowing student leaders to shine on the local, regional, national and global stage.

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“SIUE offers the kind of education most people only get at private colleges, allowing students to significantly interact with their professors.�

Adrian Matejka Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature

colleGe of arTs and sciences Aldemaro Romero, Dean

achieving excellence As the foundation of SIUE’s exceptional liberal education, the College of Arts and Sciences touches the life of every student on campus. Faculty teach students how to think, helping them develop the problem-solving skills needed for success in the global economy. Through study abroad and service-learning programs, students are better prepared to help the region’s businesses succeed and become leaders in area communities.

Faculty strive for excellence in research, creative activities and instruction.

The 2010-11 academic year saw numerous achievements:

Department of Music The SIUE Wind Symphony was the only American university ensemble chosen to perform at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in Chiayi City, Taiwan.

Department of theater and Dance In its second year, the experimental theater festival—Xfest 2.0—grew in size and scope and featured five theater companies from SIUE, Seattle, Chicago and New York City.

Department of Historical Studies “This Hallowed Ground: Commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War” was presented by historical studies faculty members and the SIUE Graduate School, and was co-sponsored by the Alton Area Museum of History and Art as well as Madison County, St. Clair County, Highland and Lebanon Historical Societies.

Departments of Anthropology, Chemistry and Biological Sciences A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation funded purchase of Raman and infrared microscopes, making SIUE one of only two institutions in the region having both instruments, which allow researchers to study a unique molecular fingerprint without destroying the sample.

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“We must provide our students with the best education possible so they are equipped to become global leaders.�

Susan Yager Associate Professor of Computer Management and Information Systems

school of bUsiness Gary A. Giamartino , Dean

fostering an entrepreneurial spirit As the economy wakes up from the recent recession, the need for entrepreneurial activity will be more important than ever. Recognizing that new business is essential to economic growth, the School of Business is committed to entrepreneurial education.

Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) is a student organization which gives business students access to opportunities and resources that support and inspire them in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Last spring, CEO hosted the University’s first-ever business plan and pitch competition, called The Other 40, with more than $10,000 in startup capital and support packages being offered to winners. More than 30 ideas were submitted for consideration. First place went to business major Eric Trey Garrison for his business plan to create “a safe, affordable, non-alcoholic facility targeted toward students and young adults.”

“We created an opportunity for students to get truly excited about starting their own business,” said CEO president and junior business major Andrew Foster.

Not far from the School of Business in Cougar Village—the University’s on-campus apartment housing—promising student entrepreneurs live and learn with other like-minded students in a community designed to support their creative business ideas. Cougar Enterprises, a Focused Interest Community available to students of all majors living on campus, is the result of the School’s collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs.

“Cougar Enterprises assists students in pursuing their entrepreneurial endeavors,” said School of Business Lecturer and Cougar Enterprises Coordinator Kristine Jarden.

“Through networking opportunities, students have access to business professionals, mentors and other services and experiences that can help grow their ideas into a reality.”

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“Donor support is invaluable in helping us continue to provide excellent education to students and excellent care to patients.�

Ken Rawson, DMD Assistant Professor

school of denTal medicine Bruce E. Rotter, Interim Dean

new Technology enhances student learning New technology is enhancing student learning and improving patient outcomes at the School of Dental Medicine. Digital radiography and CEREC technology, both used in private dental practices, recently were introduced into the Dental School curriculum.

When it comes to conducting patient examinations and treatments, digital cameras are used along with traditional film cameras; and digital radiography has been incorporated with traditional film X-rays.

“Digital radiography allows for more efficient patient care,” said Dr. Debra Dixon, associate professor in the diagnostic sciences section of the Dental School, adding “digital images are immediately available for assessment, reducing patient wait times.”

Through CEREC technology, damaged teeth are restored with a tooth-colored ceramic material without the need for laboratory fabrication. With the use of an intraoral imaging device, computer software and a CAD/CAM milling unit, a ceramic block is milled to the shape of the missing tooth structure and then cemented in the mouth.

“The CEREC technology replaces the impression with a ‘picture’ taken of the tooth and prevents the need for a temporary crown or second appointment, since the restoration is made in the office within minutes and cemented that day,” said Christa Hopp, assistant clinical professor in the operative dentistry section of the Dental School.

Most student clinical experience and dental patient care, along with diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery and prosthodontics for implant dentistry, is provided in the School’s Main Clinic in Alton. Rotations to the East St. Louis Dental Clinic offer students an extra opportunity to provide care in an underserved area.

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“Working in the SIUE Speech-Language-Hearing clinic allows me to hone my skills while having a positive impact on the lives of my clients.�

Heather Long Speech Pathology major

school of edUcaTion Bette S. Bergeron, Dean

meeting a regional and Global need Committed to advancing research and innovative practices across a broad spectrum of professions and community organizations, the School of Education prepares tomorrow’s education and human science professionals to pursue careers in teaching and administration, community health, exercise science, instructional technology, psychology and speech-language pathology.

The recently introduced education doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership meets a burgeoning and widespread need for qualified senior professionals, giving P-12 school administrators a competitive edge in seeking career advancement opportunities as superintendents or school district leaders.

“Through doctoral study, candidates develop expertise in using research to make system-wide changes that benefit all students within the school district,” said Associate Dean Mary Weishaar, professor in the SIUE School of Education.

School of Education students and faculty engage in a wide range of community outreach, including four on-campus clinics. Working closely with the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School, the School of Education also offers underrepresented students the chance to succeed through a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for college and beyond.

The School of Education helps its graduates become engaged professionals and community leaders through a blend of classroom activities and handson experiences in diverse settings, interaction within a rapidly changing and increasingly technological society, and exposure to faculty members who are leaders in the field and actively involved in partnerships and collaborative relationships with community schools, agencies and organizations. School of Education graduates work in nearly every region in Illinois, in every state in the nation and in many countries around the world.

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“SIUE has provided so many wonderful experiences. One of them is the opportunity for an internship with The Boeing Co. working on their new Dreamliner airplane.�

Kim Luebcke Mechanical Engineering major

school of enGineerinG Hasan Sevim, Dean

enhancing the region The SIUE School of Engineering offers a comprehensive collection of professionally accredited engineering programs, more than most engineering schools in the region.

Every measurable indicator in the School of Engineering—record enrollment in programs, scholarly publications, externally funded research and incoming freshman ACT scores—has increased since 2006, with 2010 as a particularly exceptional year.

Through programs such as the Southwest Illinois Advanced Manufacturing Center (SIAM), the School readies its students for careers in the growing fields of engineering, computer science and construction, while also supporting technical growth and economic development in the region. Hydrodynamic Technologies Inc., of Collinsville and SIAM have been working on a revolutionary idea which will save a significant amount of money, create jobs and improve efficiencies and productivity for industry leaders in a variety of fields.

“Our students benefit from outstanding academic programs, quality faculty and undergraduate research opportunities,” said School of Engineering Dean Hasan Sevim.

“Their learning is enhanced through participation in outreach initiatives and collegiate competitions such as the formula race car, robotics, steel bridge, concrete canoe, and many more.

“The engineering, information technology and construction companies in the Metropolitan St. Louis area play a vital role in the education of our students by providing exciting and challenging internships, co-ops and job opportunities to our students.”

Increasingly high demand to enroll in the School, rising academic qualifications of applicants and a nearly 100 percent placement of graduates in the engineering industry are clear testimonies to the quality of engineering education at SIUE. 2010-2011

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“I am proud to be on the path to earning a bachelor’s in nursing. I am surrounded by qualified and motivated students and supportive faculty.”

Septembré Williams Nursing major

school of nUrsinG Marcia Maurer, Dean

new horizons in nursing The SIUE School of Nursing continues to meet the needs of students and the evolving field of nursing with the introduction of a new post-master’s degree program in fall 2011. The new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to allow master’s prepared, advanced practice nurses to develop new expertise and reach higher professional levels.

DNP graduates will finish the program prepared to take on new leadership roles, guiding innovation in not only individual patient care, but also community health.

Graduates will have plenty of practice creating new models of nursing care, using evidence-based knowledge in decision-making, and incorporating technology and information to create needed change in health care today.

The program helps meet a serious need in the field for nurses who possess a sophisticated blend of interpersonal, practice, organizational, business and leadership skills.

“Students will be immersed in doctoral education through on-campus, week-long intensives, focused coursework, experiential learning, self-assessment and reflection on learning, and project management skill development,” said Kathy Ketchum, assistant dean for graduate programs in the SIUE School of Nursing.

The School of Nursing designed the program with busy working nurses in mind— classes are offered primarily online with supplementation of scheduled face-to-face learning experiences to enhance the learning environment.

The DNP program is about more than preparing top-notch nurses to do their best work. It’s also about cultivating the skills those nurses need to make meaningful changes in the field. “The program will transform excellent nurses into the future leaders of the profession,” Ketchum said.

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“I made my decision to come to SIUE because I saw that the University is focused on education and I am able to put my studies first.�

Morris Pearson Pharmacy major

school of pharmacy Gireesh Gupchup, Dean

recognizing excellence The School of Pharmacy is the recipient of one of only four national 2011 Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Awards for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes. It is the first school of pharmacy to ever be recognized with the award.

Established in 2005, the CHEA award recognizes institutions that have been exceptional in developing and applying evidence of student learning outcomes to improve higher education quality and accountability. CHEA is a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation.

“I believe that this award recognizes our commitment to providing an excellent pharmacy education program and is a product of the great work of all our faculty, staff and preceptors,” said Erin Timpe, director of the SIUE Drug Information and Wellness Center and an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Timpe is one of the chief contributors to the award application.

The School of Pharmacy’s application focused on the Senior Assignment program, required for all 4th-year students as a way for them to demonstrate the knowledge they gained during their tenure at the University.

The only pharmacy program in Southern Illinois, the School offers a professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Established in 2005, class sizes range from 80-82 students with 90 percent of students residing in Illinois.

Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and a full member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the School frequently is cited by both as a model for new pharmacy education programs.

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“The skills and knowledge I gained during my time as a graduate student at SIUE have helped me immensely in my career path.”

Kusumaker Bhusaal, ’09 MS GIS Analyst, Monsanto Co.

GradUaTe school Jerry Weinberg, Interim Dean

committed to Knowledge creation By preparing the next generation of leaders in a knowledge-based economy, SIUE’s Graduate School is fulfilling our region’s demand for highly trained professionals.

Faculty members provide students with a unique integration of theoretical education and hands-on research experiences.

The Graduate School raises the visibility of research at SIUE, which ranks highest among its Illinois Board of Higher Education peers in total research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. In FY11, SIUE faculty and staff were awarded more than $34 million in grants and contracts. Some highlights include: n National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Award to construct a state-of-the-art supply chain test bed in the SIUE School of Engineering n ADVANCE IT Catalyst planning grant for institutional self-assessment activities to identify specific issues in the recruitment, retention and promotion of women faculty in STEM academics within an institution of higher education n National Institute of Heath R15 grant to study the molecular details that link microtubule plus-ends to cell motility relevant to cancer metastasis n National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access award in support of the SIUE Eugene B. Redmond Collection n Office of Naval Research Small Business Technology Transfer Research grant for innovative approaches to resource virtualization over ad-hoc wireless networks n National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Nursing Research post-doctorate grant, “Characterization of Symptom Occurrence in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis”

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“I really like how diversity is a part of this campus. As soon as I got here, I knew this was home.”

Raquel “Rocky” Pardo Psychology and Studio Arts major

library and informaTion serVices Regina McBride, Dean

digitization enhances access Thanks to the increasing digitization of collections at SIUE’s Lovejoy Library, people across the globe can read the poetic musings about the legendary Katherine Dunham and Miles Davis, as well as see photos of college faculty and students from the early 1900s.

The University’s Library & Information Services recently made available online the Drumvoices Revue poetry anthologies and the former Shurtleff College Retrospect yearbooks. Drumvoices Revue: A Confluence of Literary, Cultural and Vision Arts is a multicultural literary journal, published by SIUE in collaboration with the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club of East St. Louis. SIUE traces its lineage back to the campus grounds of Shurtleff College, a once small Baptist school in Alton. It is now the site of the SIU School of Dental Medicine.

“By electronically converting text, images, video and audio to digital copies, information can be utilized by students, faculty and community members anytime, anywhere,” said Stephen Kerber, archivist and special collections librarian. “The digitization of Lovejoy Library’s collections will preserve the original, rare and fragile collections and provide unprecedented access to its users.”

Lovejoy Library began its digitization project during the 50th Anniversary of the University in 2007. The library will continue to build upon its past success and provide the information resources necessary for students to achieve at the highest levels in their chosen fields. These significant collections, which distinguish Lovejoy Library from other libraries, have been largely unavailable to users because of their value and delicate condition. Digitization will preserve these collections, enrich research opportunities and provide the greatest possible value to scholarship.

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“My mentors have taught me to always have a positive attitude. Without a positive attitude, you have nothing.�

Venezia Manuel Performing Arts student

easT sT. loUis cenTer Venessa Brown, Executive Director

a community resource with a Global presence With a focus on empowering people and strengthening communities, the SIUE East St. Louis Center is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities.

The Center assigns first priority to supporting and improving the educational success of residents. Preparing students to be career- and college-ready upon graduation, the SIUE East St. Louis Charter School is a school of choice for families in the East St. Louis school district.

This past year, several Charter School students had the opportunity to develop their engineering and computer skills and test those skills in competition against students from around the globe. With assistance from members of the SIUE student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, the Charter School students designed, built and programmed autonomous robots.

The team placed third in the double-elimination round at the 2011 Greater St. Louis Botball Regional Tournament. That finish qualified them for the international Botball competition in California, where they competed against 63 teams and finished among four finalists in the double elimination round.

According to Venessa Brown, executive director of the SIUE East St. Louis Center and associate provost for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at SIUE, the students’ recent victories confirm the need for the recent $1 million gift to support the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives at the Charter School. “This generous contribution provides the framework we need to nurture the passion in these students,” Brown said. “We now have the infrastructure to ensure that our students have the resources to continue to learn and compete at the national and international level.”

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“At SIUE, I am able to excel both as a student and as an athlete. My coaches push me to be the best I can be in the classroom, while the entire campus atmosphere drives me to succeed.

Amanda Lambrecht Exercise Science major and Softball player

inTercolleGiaTe aThleTics Brad Hewitt, Director

reaching new heights Moving toward the final year of the Division I certification process, SIUE studentathletes have excelled at new levels of competition while continuing the tradition of academic excellence. n SIUE student-athletes posted a combined 3.124 GPA and have achieved a GPA of 3.0 for 10 consecutive semesters n SIUE student-athletes finished in third place for the OVC Institutional Academic Achievement Award for the 2010-2011 academic year In 2011-2012, most Cougar teams will compete in a full Ohio Valley Conference schedule and will be eligible for regular season championships for the first time as Conference members. Highlights from this past season include: n Men’s soccer finished with a 10-5-4 record and was the runner-up at the MVC tournament n Women’s soccer completed the season with an 8-7-1 record, nearly tripling their win total from the previous year n The volleyball team finished the season with an RPI of 248—seventh-best in the OVC n The wrestling team placed fourth as a team at the NCWA national championship n Men’s basketball won an NCAA DI tournament for the second straight year n Women’s basketball finished 6-6 against OVC teams which would have equaled at least a No. 6 seed in the OVC tournament n Cougar baseball finished the year on a 9-game winning streak, ending the season with a 28-24 record, propelling Coach Gary Collins to the 1,000-win milestone n Women’s softball had an impressive early showing against the (then) No. 1-ranked UCLA and nearly pulled off a major upset before falling 3-2 in extra innings. The team participated in the postseason tournament in the first year of eligibility 2010-2011

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campUs life

living and learning Together When it comes to campus life at SIUE, exciting things are happening everywhere you look. Students have more opportunities than ever to cultivate active, purposeful lifestyles on campus, with innovative housing options and campus initiatives that support diversity and awareness.

Focused Interest Communities More than 3,500 students, including 72 percent of the freshman class, live on campus in five housing options. Focused Interest Communities (FIC) offer students a unique opportunity to live with and near students who have similar areas of interest or study. FICs are designed to enhance the learning experience by bringing academic and professional interests into the living environment. At SIUE, FICs range from engineering and psychology to research and leadership opportunities.

The newest FIC is Eco-House, located near The Gardens at SIUE. Eco-House residents support sustainable living, conservation and community service while working with University Housing to develop “greening” initiatives throughout campus.

We Are One, We Are the “e” The We Are One, We Are The “e” campaign is a campus initiative to promote campus unity, celebrate differences in the SIUE community and showcase the campus as a safe and welcoming place for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

“Our campus is bursting with diversity. This campaign encourages us all to explore and learn from those who have a background differing from our own,” said SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift.

The campaign’s goal is to cultivate a community of citizens dedicated to enrichment through encouraging race and international relations, as well as socioeconomic, sexual orientation, disability and age diversity on campus.

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commUniTy serVice

cultivating the leaders of Today and Tomorrow In between business courses and chemistry labs, many SIUE students find time to engage in meaningful community service and leadership development. Whether they are offering food, clothing and amenities to the area’s homeless or coordinating programs such as Homecoming and International Night, students at SIUE have the opportunity to make an impact on their community.

These experiences, which take place on and off campus, are an important part of an SIUE student’s education and help with academic and professional development.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) again recognized SIUE students’ commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. For the second consecutive year, SIUE has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This year marks the first time the University has been named in the Distinction category.

For the second consecutive year, Washington Monthly, a national magazine, has ranked SIUE among the Top 50 of the 553 master’s universities in the nation— 13th among public institutions—for its contributions to the public good.

“This national recognition reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant campus life, which includes civic engagement, service learning, community involvement and global citizenship,” said SIUE Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Narbeth Emmanuel. “It also recognizes the invaluable contributions of our students in serving their communities.”

CNCS honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors, including scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic servicelearning courses. Washington Monthly rankings are based on three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research Service.

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sUsTainabiliTy iniTiaTiVes

living Greener at siUe With a firm commitment to sustainability initiatives, the SIUE community of faculty, staff and students is looking for ways to encourage environmental preservation, and promote scholarship and research.

“The number and variety of sustainability-related projects completed, currently under way and in the planning stages indicates that sustainability is gathering critical mass at SIUE – and we’re still really just getting started,” said SIUE Vice Chancellor for Administration Kenn Neher, who chairs the Sustainability Advisory Group on campus.

From the installation of a 120-foot wind turbine and 140 solar panels, to the introduction of Eco-House on campus, where students can live, learn and engage in sustainable living, the University has dedicated resources to making the world a better place by cultivating tomorrow’s leaders.

The 35-acre Gardens at SIUE and the 380-acre sanctuary, the SIUE Nature Preserve, are places where students and faculty take part in valuable research, lab projects and class assignments. Both foster the University’s culture of cultivating and promoting the use of innovative green technologies.

More than 40 courses are taught on campus in the areas of biology, engineering, business, anthropology and philosophy, each focusing on sustainability. The University also offers its undergraduates the opportunity to pursue a minor in environmental sciences, or an undergraduate specialization in ecology, evolution and environment.

Other recent innovations, such as more than 17,500-square-feet of green roof space, the campus bike share program, and the installation of water-bottle filling stations in buildings across campus are further proof of SIUE’s commitment to creating a better, more sustainable future.

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campUs GrowTh

Growing for the future Since 2007, SIUE has been working to complete a $250 million construction and infrastructure improvement plan, adding innovative state-of-the-art buildings and enhancing existing structures. SIUE is at the half-way point to completion of the entire plan, but already thousands of students, faculty and staff are enjoying the numerous finished additions to campus life. n Evergreen Hall – the $39.3 million, 190,000-square-foot residence hall houses more than 500 students and offers several “green” features n The Early Childhood Center – a $2.3 million expansion enhanced the Center’s capacity to provide high-quality care and education n Student Success Center – a modern $16 million facility houses academic and personal support services in one convenient location n Fitness Center – a $9.1 million renovation/expansion project includes multi-purpose rooms, a gymnasium, refreshment facilities and offices n Vadalabene Center – a $5.8 million renovation features a new court and bleachers in the main gymnasium n Bookstore – the $1.3 million project modernized the University Bookstore n Bio Labs – the $1.4 million project created additional biology labs in University Park n Dental Medicine Sterilization/Oral Surgery Renovations – the $1.9 million, two-part project created high-tech dental facilities on the Alton campus n Roof Replacements –$4.5 million in roof replacements will protect campus buildings Campus growth continues with the following approved enhancements, many of which are currently under construction: n n n n n n

State-of-the-art Science Building ($52 million) Renovation of the existing Science building ($30 million) Dental laboratory ($5.5 million) Engineering Annex ($14.2 million) Art & Design facility addition and renovation ($14.3 million) Vadalabene Center Lukas Athletics Annex ($5.3 million) 2010-2011

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science edUcaTion

an ideal environment for Teaching science With the construction of a new Science Building, and in addition to cutting-edge science education initiatives, SIUE is cultivating an environment that is ideal for teaching science.

The new Science Building will provide essential classrooms, laboratories and equipment to support the contemporary research of SIUE faculty and students, as well as provide state-of-the-art learning environments for the many students in the University’s rapidly growing science and health science programs.

State-of-the-art facilities offer more than a sleek classroom experience for students.

“This development will mean a tremendous amount for the growth of the University, the economic development of Southwestern Illinois, and the training and education of a highly qualified workforce for Southern Illinois,” said Kenn Neher, SIUE vice chancellor for administration.

As society’s demand for leadership and innovation in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) grows, SIUE is rising to the challenge with a center dedicated to strengthening STEM education for all students, especially for current and future teachers.

The benefits of the new SIUE Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach extend well beyond the college classroom–the center loans science equipment and materials to local teachers and parents, and offers camps and activities for area K-12 students. The Center has forged vital partnerships, including those with the United States Transportation Command and The Boeing Company, to expand community outreach efforts.

“Building relationships that assist our region’s educators in reaching out to students at all levels is essential to ensuring a better tomorrow for our youth,” said SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift.

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recoGnizinG sUccess

examples of excellence SIUE is committed to excellence and the development of professional and community leaders, which is reflected in the accomplishments of its alumni and strengthened by loyal University supporters.

SIUE awarded alumnus Clinton R. Van Zandt, author and public speaker who has achieved prominence as an FBI profiler, hostage negotiator and expert analyst, with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the University’s spring commencement ceremony. Van Zandt graduated from SIUE with a bachelor’s in sociology in 1971 and joined the FBI as a special agent. During his 25 years with the FBI, he served as chief hostage negotiator and as supervisor in the Behavioral Science unit.

Also at spring commencement, Dolores Rohrkaste received the Distinguished Service Award for being an avid supporter of SIUE since its inception. During the early 1950s, she was a founding member of the Southwestern Illinois Council for Higher Education, an organization formed to establish an institution of higher learning in the region, which ultimately became SIUE. In 1953, Rohrkaste became the local chamber’s first female president.

Paige St. John, a 1986 SIUE mass communications graduate, brought national attention to SIUE by claiming the top journalistic prize in the United States. St. John, an investigative reporter at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune newspaper, took the coveted 2011 Pulitzer Prize for her investigative work focusing on Florida’s $10 billion propertyinsurance system for homeowners. The Herald-Tribune’s website stated: “A product of what was once the nation’s smallest accredited journalism program (SIUE); St. John continues the school’s tradition of multi-faceted journalism.”

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economic impacT

The impact of excellence This year, faculty in the School of Business completed an economic impact study for SIUE. The results of the study reflect the continuing momentum of the University, and provide insight into the many ways that SIUE impacts the community.

For fiscal year 2010, SIUE had a total economic impact of $471 million on the region.

Many factors contribute to this figure, including job creation, alumni in the region, and cultural activities and attractions, to name a few.

SIUE generates approximately 8,800 jobs regionally. Including graduate assistants, student workers and part-time workers, 5,749 people worked for the University in 2010, making SIUE the second largest employer in Southwestern Illinois. Each year, SIUE employees, students and annuitants spend nearly $230 million in the region.

These expenditures influenced the creation of 3,000 local jobs.

Many of those jobs are likely held by some of the 43,500 SIUE alumni in the region.

The University not only prepares students to become professionals in their fields of study, but also helps alumni begin their careers as hard working, engaged members of the community.

With the enormous popularity of campus attractions including arts and athletics, SIUE has become a cultural center of the Metro East. Visitors to campus spent $46.8 million within the region in 2010.

SIUE is a key force in the economic development of Southwestern Illinois and the impact is increasing each year.

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“The pUrpose of hiGher edUcaTion lies in The fUlfillmenT of hUman poTenTial.”

- Vaughn Vandegrift, Ph.D., SIUE Chancellor 2010-2011

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