CONDENSED SCHEDULE
SIUE: HLC Visit Schedule 2025
March 31 , 2025: Morris University Center
Monday A
8:00 am Meeting with Chancellor
Location: Legacy Room
8:30 am Meeting with Chancellor's Council Legacy Room
9:00 am Criterion 1 Open Forum: Mission
Location: Legacy Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
Monday B
Criterion 2 Open Forum: Integrity
Location : Mississippi/Illinois
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
10:00 am Break Break
10:15 am Criterion 5 Open Forum:
Criterion 4 Open Forum: Budget and Planning
Location: Legacy Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
Teaching and Learning: Assessment
Location : Mississippi/Illinois
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
11:15 am Break Break
11:30 am Federal Compliance : ALO only Drop-In Sessions
Location: Executive Conference Room
12:00 pm Lunch with Students (by invitation)
Location: Legacy Room
1:00 pm Focused Session: Assessment of Learning
Location: Mississippi/Illinois Rooms
Participants: By invitation
Locations: Willow Room, International Room
SIU Board Members
Location: Board Room
1:45 pm Break Break
2:00 pm
Focused Session: Financial Planning
Criterion 3 Open Forum
Teaching and Learning: Resources
Location: Mississippi/Illinois Rooms Location: Legacy Room
Participants: By invitation
2:45 pm Break
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
3:00 pm Focused Session: Strategic Enrollment Management Break
3:15 pm Location Legacy Room Drop-In Sessions
Participants: By invitation
Locations: Willow Room, International Room
3:45 pm Break Break
4:00 pm Campus Tour A (VC Roccia)
Campus Tour B (Provost Cobb) Student Experience Spaces Learning and Innovation Spaces
4:45 pm Dr. Ibroscheva/Team Chair Wrap Up
Location: Executive Conference Room
5:00 pm Team Departs Campus
SIUE: HLC Visit Schedule 2025
April 1 , 2025 : Morris University Center
Tuesday – These sessions are by invitation only and will be held in the Legacy Room (with the exception of Drop-in Sessions)
8:00 am Focused Session: Strategic Planning
UQC, Deans, UPBC Chair, VC Harris
8:45 am Break
9:00 am Focused Session: Shared Governance
Leadership of Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, Student Government
9:45 am Break
10:00 am Focused Session: Commitment to Public Good
Community Leaders, Advisory Boards Members, Campus Stakeholders in Community E ngagement
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Drop-In Sessions
Locations: Magnolia Room, Missouri Room
11:45 am Meeting with Chancellor and Provost
12:00 pm Team Departs Campus ( team remain s in the area until April 2, 2025 )
CONTACT LIST
Visit response team will be available in University Club through the visit
Elza Ibroscheva, Associate Provost for Assessment, Accrediation and Academic Planning; Professor, Mass Communications, Accreditation Liaison Officer
Office Phone: (618) 558-2007 | Email: eibrosc@siue.edu
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale B.A. American University in Bulgaria
Dr. Ibroscheva’s research interests focus on media developments in Eastern Europe and include media stereotypes, international and political communication, gender representations, and media and nationalism. In addition to the many articles and book chapters, she is the author of Advertising, Sex, and Post-Socialism: Women, Media, and Femininity in the Balkans (Lexington, 2013).
Cameron Ford, Office Manager, Office of the Provost
(804) 399-0236 | Email: camefor@siue.edu
Michael Tadlock-Jackson (618) 650-3647 | Email: mtadloc@siue.edu
Alex Trepka, Graduate Assistant, Office of the Provost
Email: atrepka@siue.edu
Ugochukwu Udonn “Ugo” Okonkwo, Graduate Assistant, Office of the Provost Email: uokonkw@siue.edu
Michael Pulley, IT Manager and Administration Coordinator, Information Technology Services (618) 650-5500 | Email: mpulley@siue.edu
DIRECTIONS
Travel to Campus – 3.3 miles, 7 minutes
1. From the Comfort Inn turn left onto State Route 157.
2. Turn Right onto S University Drive at the light. Continue straight on S University Drive.
3. Make a U-turn after passing the brick Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sign.
4. Turn Right onto Circle Drive.
5. Take the first right into Lot C.
Parking on Campus
Park in Lot C. You will park in the reserved parking spots, which have red signs and are nearest to the MUC building entrance.
If you need further help locating spaces, feel free to explore out campus maps:
siue.edu/maps/
A member of the contact team will be at the parking lot to meet and guide you. Ms. Ford will take down your license plate numbers to provide to Parking Services.
Meeting Spaces
West of Lot C is the Morris University Center (MUC). You will enter through the door adjacent to Starbucks.
The Legacy Room is on the second floor of the MUC. All sessions will take place in meeting spaces and marked in green on the second floor.
Your workspace is in University Club and our team will be in the Executive Conference Room ready to assist.
LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR
To the Members of the Higher Learning Commission,
As Chancellor of this distinguished and vibrant educational community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
SIUE is home to a diverse student body of more than 11,800. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make communities better places to live.
As an anchor institution in the region, we are committed to making social mobility possible for all individuals through high-quality educational programming. SIUE has a center in East St. Louis, Illinois, that includes a charter high school, federally funded Head Start and Upward Bound programs, a dental clinic, and a nursing clinic. The SIUE School of Dental Medicine is in Alton, Illinois and soon, the highly anticipated Wedge Innovation Center will open its doors in Alton. SIUE will anchor The Wedge, Innovation Center, a 55,000 square foot social impact hub, think tank, research lab, and coworking space, that will improve broad band access, advance AI research, and incubate startups. SIUE will provide applied research, technical support, professional development programming and data-driven insights to local businesses and community partners. The collaboration will create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, education, and community development in the greater Alton Metro Region. SIUE also offers programs at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus in Belleville, Illinois. The Belleville campus is home to our master’s program in Forensic Sciences, a Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention, the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach and the Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity. SIUE’s investment in infrastructure, education, and service programs demonstrates a longterm commitment to the well-being of the region. By preparing future leaders, driving economic and workforce development, and addressing critical societal challenges, the university continues to reinforce its role as a cornerstone of progress and sustainability.
Today, SIUE is the number one producer of bachelor’s degrees in the St. Louis metro and in the Metro East—with 60% of our graduates living and working within a 50-mile radius of the Edwardsville campus. SIUE will go forward as a university that realizes human potential, fosters economic growth, and shapes the talent pipeline in the region.
It is my honor to host your delegation as you evaluate our achievements, efforts to offer students the highest standard of education, and grow our impact in the region.
Thank you for visiting SIUE and for your service to the HLC reaffirmation process.
Sincerely,
James T. Minor, Ph.D. Chancellor
MISSION
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and graduate programs develop professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a changing world.
LETTER FROM THE PROVOST
To the esteemed Members of the Higher Learning Commission Peer Review Team, welcome to SIUE!
In my role as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at SIUE, I have the great privilege to be a part of a campus community dedicated to “shaping a changing world.” We are a learning community that is continuously evolving, innovating, and maximizing the quality of our student supports, securing our place as a leading public university in this region and state. Our students are diverse and enrich our campus, classes, and communities. We make transformative educational opportunities accessible and produce changemakers and alumni who make a difference in communities and industries worldwide. It is our honor to invite you to our beautiful campus and learning environments that have created possibilities beyond what students have imagined as they work alongside our incredibly talented and engaged faculty and staff.
I have the pleasure of leading an administrative team committed to a student-centered educational community that exemplifies excellence, inclusion, equity and innovation. Since the Commission’s previous visit, our University has engaged in meaningful change and continuous improvement to achieve our ambitious goals. These changes reflect a bold vision, a student-centered mindset, and an equity-minded leadership approach.
To achieve the goals of our strategic plan, the leadership team meets regularly to present innovative ideas that drive meaningful action and progress. We have designed an academic environment that includes a wide range of high impact practices including research experiences, hands-on, experiential learning, internships, practicums, and an outstanding capstone experience, all of which often lead to career connections, peer networking, community service, professional skill acquisition, career readiness, and employment.
As you are aware, SIUE is a top doctoral/professional university with a teacher-scholar model rooted in excellence. We actively engage with our communities and build genuine partnerships. We partner with a focus on equity and honor the assets of our communities. Our Head Start/Early Head Start program enrolls the youngest SIUE Cougars, our new Freedom School prepares youth for leadership and bright and confident futures, and through the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS), we prepare students to further their academic careers.
SIUE is built for diverse learning opportunities including graduate, non-credit, and workforce development. We serve the adults in our region who have earned some college and no degree with a number of competitive degree completion programs. Our Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach has made exceptional inroads in reimagining educational spaces while supporting learners of all ages. As one example, having faculty on location in a company’s own workspace in order to boost the number of credentialed team members has been a game-changer for local industries and the local economy.
It is truly the professionalism, creativity and expansive knowledge-base of our staff and faculty that drive our numerous University accomplishments. Partnerships that we enter and maintain contribute greatly to our sustainability and the academic success of our students. We are fortunate to be the center of progress in the disciplines of nursing, pharmacy, dental medicine, and other health professions along with a diverse array of excellent programs across a board spectrum of disciplines. Likewise, with Division I athletics, and a focus on academic success and responsive student services, we are making a difference for our students.
SIUE embodies the knowledge, skills, and qualifications necessary for success in the professional and academic pursuits of our students, in whatever field they choose to pursue. During your visit we plan to meet your expectations concerning all of the current offerings and spark your interest in those on the horizon. We are excited to connect with you and gain valuable insights from this experience.
I look forward to meeting you in person. I am truly proud of this university, and I can’t wait to share our story.
P. Denise Cobb, PhD Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
VISION
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
All meeting rooms are located in the Morris University Center (MUC).
MONDAY, MARCH 31
8 a.m.
Group A & B: Meet with Chancellor James T. Minor | Legacy Room
James T. Minor, Chancellor
Office Phone: (618) 650-2477 | Email: chancellor@siue.edu
PhD. University of Wisconsin-Madison | M.A. University of Nebraska | B.A. Jackson State University
Chancellor Minor became the 10th Chancellor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s history on March 1, 2022. Minor previously served as assistant vice chancellor and senior strategist in the Office of the Chancellor at California State University, which recently posted the highest graduation rates in its history. He has successfully advocated for hundreds of millions of dollars in support of graduation initiatives and served as principal investigator for $7.5 million in funded programs and research. Prior to his post at California State University, Minor served as deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, where he administered more than $7 billion in federal higher education programming.
8:30 a.m.
Group A & B: Meet with Chancellor and Chancellor’s Council | Legacy Room
Andy J. Benoit, Jr., Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management
Office Phone: (618) 650-2043 | Email: abenoit@siue.edu
Ed.D. Liberty University | M.Ed. McNeese State University | B.A. McNeese State University
Benoit started as SIUE’s Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management in March 2025. He has spent 30 years working in the enrollment management field. He came to SIUE from Texas A&M-Corpus Cristi where he served as Vice President for Enrollment Management and as a Presidential Fellow. Over the span of this career, Benoit has held responsibility for organizational areas including admissions, recruitment, registrar, advising, financial aid, retention programs, orientation, and military and veteran services. His other past roles have included recruiter, senior recruiter, coordinator, associate director, director and assistant vice president.
P. Denise Cobb, Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Office Phone: (618) 650-3772 | Email: pcobb@siue.edu
PhD. Tulane University | M.S. University of Central Arkansas | B.A. University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Provost Cobb has served as SIUE’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, following a two-year stint as interim provost. Prior to that appointment, she was assistant provost for academic innovation and effectiveness, and then associate provost for academic affairs since June 2012. She joined the SIUE Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies in 2003 as an assistant professor in sociology and was promoted to professor in 2015.
Connie
Collins,
CFRE, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation
Office
Phone: (618) 650-2345 |
Email: conniecollins@siue.edu
M.B.A. Washington University, St. Louis | B.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Collins is an accomplished advancement leader with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. She came to SIUE after serving as Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and Principal Gifts at the University of Arizona. In this role, Collins served on the senior staff team that directs the University’s $3 billion Fuel Wonder campaign.
Andrew Gavin, Director of
Athletics
Office Phone: (618) 650-2871 | Email: siuead@siue.edu
M.A. Concordia University, Irvine | B.A. Centre College
Gavin was named Director of Athletics effective April 17, 2023. During his tenure, the Cougars have won six Ohio Valley Conference championships, including the men’s basketball team advancing to March Madness in 2025. Gavin leads an athletics department that is a leader among public institutions in Graduation Success Rate, ranking #2 nationally and #1 in Illinois. Previously, Gavin spent nearly six academic years as the Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Jessica Harris, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Associate Professor, History
Office Phone: (618) 650-5382 | Email: jesharr@siue.edu
PhD. Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. | M.A. Cornell University | B.A. Dillard University in New Orleans
Dr. Harris is the University’s first vice chancellor for anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. Harris was named assistant provost for academic equity and inclusive excellence in the SIUE Office of the Provost in 2020, after serving as the interim assistant provost for the previous two years. She has been an SIUE faculty member since 2011 and has served as an associate professor of historical studies in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).
Bill Retzlaff, Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration
Office Phone: (618) 650-2536 | Email: wretzla@siue.edu
PhD. Clemson University | M.S. Auburn University | B.S. Auburn University
Dr. Retzlaff was named the Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration on October 17, 2022. He is a Distinguished Research Professor in Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences at SIUE. Since 1999, Dr. Bill has worked with his students, colleagues, and collaborators to evaluate green roof and green wall systems and determine practical green infrastructure solutions for emerging environmental issues in urban environments.
Miriam Roccia, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Office
Phone: (618) 650-2020 | Email: mroccia@siue.edu
M.P.A. Drake University | B.A. Truman State University
Roccia was named Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs effective November 25, 2024, after serving as Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs since December 2022. During that time, she navigated the complexities of post-COVID challenges while reinforcing the University’s focus on student success. Roccia has 25 years of progressive and complex administrative leadership.
Catie Sheehan, Interim Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: (217)220-1717 | Email: catie.sheehan@siu.edu
B.J. University of Missouri-Columbia
Catie Sheehan became the SIUE interim executive director of marketing and communications in February 2025. She started as executive director of marketing and communications for the SIU System in February 2024. Prior to SIU, Sheehan served as vice president of advocacy and communications for Hospital Sisters Health System which included oversight of marketing, communications, plus federal, state and local government relations for Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work experience spans 20 years and also includes service as vice chairman of the Sangamon County Board, press secretary for the Illinois State Treasurer and as a news reporter for WICS, WCIA and KOMU-TV.
a.m.
10 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group A: Criterion 1 Open Forum: Mission | Legacy Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
Group B: Criterion 2 Open Forum: Integrity | Mississippi/Illinois Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
Group A & B: Break
Group A: Criterion 5 Open Forum: Budget and Planning | Legacy Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
Group B: Criterion 4 Open Forum: Teaching and Learning: Assessment Mississippi/Illinois Room
Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Group A & B: Break
Group A: Federal Compliance: ALO only | Executive Conference Room
Group B: Drop-in Sessions | Willow Room, International Room
Group A: Lunch with Students (by invitation) | Legacy Room
Group A: Focused Session: Assessment of Learning
Mississippi/Illinois Room (by invitation)
Members of COA, GCOA, General Education Assessment Committee and Student Affairs
Gillian Acheson
Professor, Geography and GIS
Ma Zenia Agustin
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Mathematics and Statistics
Angela Andrews
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor, Nursing
Lenora Anop Professor, Music Department (Violin)
Maurina Aranda
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Ariel Belasen
Professor, Economics; Coordinator, Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Elizabeth Cali
Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hiroshi Fujinoki Professor, Computer Science
E. Goebl-Parker
Professor, Art and Design
Efrosini Hortis
Associate Director of Academic Advising, First Year and Transition Office
Musonda Kapatamoyo Professor, Mass Communications
Kevin Leonard
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Professor, History
Eric Lichtenberger
Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Studies
Min Liu
Professor, Applied Communication Studies
Ramana Madupalli
Associate Professor, Management and Marketing
Barbara O’Donnell
Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
Nader Panahshahi
Professor, Civil Engineering
Emily Petruccelli
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Bradford Reed
Professor, Accounting; Director of Accreditation and Undergraduate Programs, School of Business
Alison Reeves
Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Educational Leadership
Miriam Roccia
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Matthew Schunke
Professor, Philosophy Department; Course Coordinator, First Semester Transition Course
Susan Seibert
Director, Career Development Center
Mitsuru Shimizu
Associate Professor, Psychology
Mallory Sidarous Director of University Housing
Bernadette Sobczak
Nurse Practitioner Programs Clinical Site Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Assistant Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs
Tammy Taylor
Associate Director, Career Development Center
Chad Verbais
Assistant Director of Supplemental Education/ Learning Support Services, Learning Support Services
Anne Werner
Associate Professor, Construction Management
Ashley Wittler
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Eric Wrobbel
Professor and Chair, Applied Communication Studies
Kyong-Sup Yoon
Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences
Megan You
Student Government Senator for the Diversity Council; Junior, Computer Information Systems & Economics
Group B: SIUE Board of Trustees Members | Board Room
Subject to change - Chair Gilbert may attend meeting as an alternate to Trustee Simmons
J. Phil Gilbert, SIU Board of Trustees Chair
J. Phil Gilbert was appointed to the SIU Board of Trustees by Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2015 and reappointed by Gov. JB Pritzker in 2021. Gilbert served as a member of the Illinois State Board of Elections and was chairman from 1981 to 1983 and vice chairman from 1983 to 1985. Former Gov. James Thompson appointed Gilbert to the Election Reform Commission in 1984 and he also served on the National Council on Governmental Ethics Laws from 1983 to 1987.
Gilbert was a partner in the firm of Gilbert, Kimmel, Huffman & Prosser, Ltd. from 1983 to 1988 when he was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a circuit judge in the First Judicial Circuit and served as a state court judge until his appointment to the federal bench. He was appointed United States district judge for the Southern District of Illinois in September 1992 by President George H. W. Bush. He served as chief judge of the Southern District of Illinois from October 1993 to September 2000. While on the federal bench, Gilbert served a six-year term on the Judicial Conference Committee on Criminal Law.
He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
Ed Hightower, SIU Board of Trustees Vice Chair
Ed Hightower was appointed to the SIU Board of Trustees by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 22, 2019. He previously served from 2001 to 2014. He also served on the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees for more than 26 years.
In 2015, Dr. Hightower retired as superintendent of the Edwardsville School District 7. In the 19 years he led the district, it grew from 5,000 students to more than 7,000 students and became one of the top districts in the state, with remarkable accomplishments in academics, athletics and in the performing arts. He also was an NCAA Basketball Referee for 36 years, officiating 12 Final Four Championships.
Hightower received his bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a doctorate in Education Administration from St. Louis University.
John Simmons, SIU Board of Trustees
John Simmons, an attorney from Alton, was appointed to the SIU Board of Trustees by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 22, 2019. He was originally appointed to the board in 2004 and served for more than nine years. During that time, he first served as the board’s secretary and later as its chairman. He is a former member of both the SIUE Alumni Association and SIUE Foundation boards.
Simmons his bachelor’s degree in political science from SIUE in 1991. He earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University after leaving SIUE. Before he began his college studies, he served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer, earning an honorable discharge in 1988.
Simmons founded Simmons Hanly Conroy in 1999 with seven employees and a focus on asbestos litigation. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to a national litigation firm with more than 250 employees, including over 80 attorneys, spread between six offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis and Alton. Today, the firm represents clients from across the country in the practice areas of asbestos and mesothelioma, dangerous drugs and medical devices, prescription opioid litigation, sexual abuse litigation, environmental litigation and other mass torts and class actions.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
Group A: Focused Session: Financial Planning | Mississippi/Illinois Room (by invitation) Participants: UPBC Members, Vice Chancellor for Administration, Business Directors
Keith Becherer Director, Campus Recreation
Charles Berger Professor, English
Heidy Cuervo
Associate Professor, Pedagogy and Spanish
Anne DeToye
Interim Director, University Budget and Analytics
Paula Garcia Director of Business Operations, Student Affairs
Candace Hall
Assistant Professor & Program Director, Educational Leadership
Richard Hampton
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, Budget and Finance
Kelly Jo Hendricks
Past President, Staff Senate; Director, Morris University Center & Student Success Center
Rex Jackson
Associate Director, Residence Life
Raymond Karasek Director, Business Affairs, Office of the Provost
Barrett Larkin
Student Body President; Senior, Economics
Kevin Leonard Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Nicholas Paskus
Senior Budget Analyst, Financial Affairs
Jonathan Pettibone
Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Psychology
Mary Pettit Instructor, Economics
William Retzlaff
Vice Chancellor, Administration; Associate Dean; College of Arts and Sciences; Professor, Biological Sciences
Laurie Rice Professor, Political Science
Eric Ruckh Director, John Martinson Honors Program; Professor, History
Jeffrey Sabby
Associate Professor, Physics
James Schram
Assistant Dean, Executive Director for Administration, Finance and Operations, School of Dental Medicine
Michael Shaw Distinguished Research Professor, Chemistry
Ian Toberman
Assistant Director of Advising, John Martinson Honors Program
Kevin Tucker Associate Professor, Chemistry
James Wulfsong
Associate Professor, Theater and Dance
Group B: Criterion 3 Open Forum: Teaching and Learning: Resources 2 p.m.
Legacy Room | Participants: Faculty, Staff, Students
2:45 p.m.
3 p.m.
Kelly Atkins
Group A: Break
Group A: Focused Session: Strategic Enrollment Management
Legacy Room (by invitation) Participants: Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, Enrollment Management Leadership, Financial Aid Director, Leadership of Retention Initiatives
Associate Director, Retention and Student Success
Andy Benoit
Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management
Sallyann Boutelle
Director of Enrollment Systems, Research and Analysis
Tyann Cherry
Assistant Director, Online Student Services
Denise Cobb
Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jessica Despain
Director of Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars
Efrosini Hortis
Associate Director of Academic Advising, First Year and Transition Office
Eric Lichtenberger
Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Studies
Norris Manning Director, School of Business Academic Services
James Monahan Director, Graduate and International Admission
Earleen Patterson
Associate Vice Chancellor and Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR) Director
Donald Pulliam Director, Student Financial Aid
Samantha Ray Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Miriam Roccia Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Eric Ruckh Director, John Martinson Honors Program
Mallory Sidarous Director of University Housing
Sarah Stover Academic Advisor, Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR)
Kevin Wathen Director of Military and Veteran Resource Center
3 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4 p.m.
Group B: Break
Group B: Drop-In Sessions | Willow Room, International Room
Group A & B: Break
Group A: Campus Tour: Student Experience
Miriam Roccia, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
4 p.m.
Group B: Campus Tour: Learning and Innovation Spaces
P. Denise Cobb, Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
4:45 p.m.
5 p.m.
Group A: Dr. Ibroscheva/Team Chair Wrap Up Executive Conference Room
Group A & B: Team Departs Campus
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
These sessions are by invitation and will be held in the Legacy Room (with exception of Open Drop-in Sessions)
8 a.m. Focused Session: Strategic Planning
Participants: Deans, UQC, VC Harris, UPBC Chair
Elizabeth Cali, Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Office Phone: (618) 650-2171 | Email: ecali@siue.edu
PhD. University of Texas at San Antonio | M.A. Northwestern University
B.A. Indiana University at Bloomington
Dr. Cali’s teaching interests are African American literature and Black Diaspora literature. Her research interests include 19th-Century African American literature, Black Diaspora literature, Black Print Culture Studies, Black Feminisms, and Black Editorial Practices.
Saulius Drukteinis, Dean and Professor, SIU School of Dental Medicine
Phone: (954) 479-6642 | Email: sdrukte@siue.edu
PhD. University of Alabama at Birmingham | M.S. University of Alabama | D.M.D. Tufts University
Dr. Drukteinis joined the SIU SDM faculty in 2019 serving as professor and associate dean for academic affairs. In that role, Dr. Drukteinis helped in the successful reaccreditation of SIU SDM and coordinated the delivery of didactic and clinical educational programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also helped to facilitate the development of new postgraduate residency programs in endodontics and orthodontics in the newly constructed Advanced Care Clinic.
Marlee Graser, Dean of Library and Information Services
Office Phone: (618) 650-5215 | Email: magrase@siue.edu
MSLIS. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | B.A. Illinois College
Graser’s subject areas entail Systems Integration and Administration, Discovery and User Experience, Metadata and Digital Collections. Her research interests are Information Seeking Behavior, Information Literacy, Socio-Technical Systems, Systems Integration and Administration, Metadata, Discovery, and UX Research.
Mario
Hayek, Dean and Professor, School of
Cell Phone: 662-202-2471 | Email: mhayek@siue.edu
Business
PhD. University of Mississippi | M.B.A. American University | B.B.A. Marymount University
Dr. Hayek’s research interests include entrepreneurship, management history, entrepreneurial cognition, ethics and social responsibility. His teaching focuses are entrepreneurship and strategic management.
Dr. Robin L. Hughes, Dean and Professor, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior
Office Phone: (618) 650-5363 | Email: robihug@siue.edu
Ph.D. Texas A&M University, College Station | M.S. Texas A&M University, College Station
B.A. University of North Texas, Denton
Dr. Hughes is a highly sought speaker and cited professor of higher education, policy studies and student affairs. Her work over the last 25 plus years has been focused in two key areas. First, she is an expert in and explores the role that institutionalized and structural racism plays in shaping institutions of higher education. Second, her expertise in sporting and athletics explores the influences on students and institutions has been well documented.
Cem Karacal, Dean and Professor, School of Engineering
Office Phone: (618) 650-2435 | Email: skaraca@siue.edu
PhD. Oklahoma State University | M.S. Oklahoma State University
B.S. Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Dr. Karacal has experience in industry and academia. His main research and teaching interest areas are simulation modeling, quality control, operations research, and facilities layout. He is the faculty advisor for SIUE chapters of Institute of International Education and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.
Kevin
Leonard, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Professor, Department of History
Phone: (618) 650-5047 | Email: keleona@siue.edu
PhD. University of California, Davis | M.A University of California, Davis | B.A. Pomona College, Claremont, Calif.
Dr. Leonard’s research and teaching has focused on African American history, the history of racial ideology in twentieth century United States, and LGBTQ history. He has served on the editorial boards of the Western Historical Quarterly, The Pacific Historical Review, and Southern California Quarterly. From 2014 through 2017, Dr Leonard was the executive director of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association. Since 2023, he has served on the board of directors of LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education.
Judy Liesveld, Dean School of Nursing
Office Phone: (618) 650-3959 | Email: jliesve@siue.edu
PhD. University of New Mexico | BSN. University of Iowa | M.S. Arizona State University
Dr. Liesveld’s priorities include continued excellence and innovation in education. She wants to honor diversity in student population and provide avenues for their success and achievement. She also desires to attract and retain diverse faculty and staff to provide the richest classroom and clinical experiences for students.
Mark Luer, Professor, Dean School of Pharmacy
Phone: (618) 650-5151 | Email: mluer@siue.edu
Pharm.D. St. Louis College of Pharmacy | B.S. St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Dr. Luer, FCCP, is the dean of the SIUE School of Pharmacy and professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. He was the first chair for the Department of Pharmacy Practice at SIUE and has served in prior administrative roles, including Director of Clinical Programs, Associate Dean for Professional and Student Affairs, and Interim Dean of the SIUE School of Nursing.
Marcus Agustin
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Mathematics and Statistics; President, Faculty Senate
Andy J. Benoit, Jr.
Ed.D., Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management
P. Denise Cobb
Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Connie Collins
CFRE, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation
Anne DeToye
Interim Director of University Budget and Analytics
Jessica Harris
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Associate Professor, History
Eric Lichtenberger
Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Studies
Steven Huffstutler
Vice Chancellor of Information Technology; Chief Information Officer
Elza Ibroscheva
Associate Provost for Assessment, Accrediation and Academic Planning; Professor, Mass Communications, Accreditation Liaison Officer
Tiana Montgomery
Program Director, Project Success
Jonathan Pettibone
Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Psychology
Ann Popkess Professor, School of Nursing
Bill Retzlaff
Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration
Miriam Roccia
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
9 a.m. Focused Session: Shared Governance
Participants: Leadership of Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, Student Government
Moayad Abuzaneh
Student Government Representative to the Board of Trustees and Student Wellness
Marcus Agustin
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Mathematics and Statistics; President, Faculty Senate
Kevin Cannon
Chair and Professor, Criminal Justice Studies
Wai Cheah
Professor, Applied Communication Studies
Cynthia Cobetto
Continuing Education for Licensed Professions, Conferences, and Events, Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach
Steven Green
President Elect, Staff Senate; IT Support Associate, School of Dental Medicine
Keith Hecht
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy
Kelly Jo Hendricks
Past President, Staff Senate; Director, Morris University Center & Student Success Center
Doug James
President, Staff Senate; IT Support Associate, Human Resources
Tim Kalinowski
Instructor, Political Science; Coordinator, Pre-Law Minor
Benedict Kaminski
Negotiated and Prevailing Constituency Representative, Staff Senate; Office Manager, Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination
Lucia Knapp
Student Body Vice President; Junior, Political Science
Barrett Larkin
Student Body President; Senior, Economics
Evan Lowis
Administrative Staff Represented Constituency Representative, Staff Senate; Academic Adviser, Academic Advising
Christy McDougal
Open Range Constituency Representative, Staff Senate; Manager, Morris University Center Business Affairs
Jonathan Pettibone
Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Psychology
Christine Simmons
Instructor and Lab Coordinator, Biological Sciences
Cinnamon VanPutte
Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine
Angela White
Secretary, Staff Senate; Director of Field Placements, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior
Amy Winn
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
10 a.m. Focused Session: Commitment to Public Good Participants: Community Leaders, Advisory Boards Members, Campus Stakeholders Leading Community Engagement
Jerrica Ampadu
Associate Professor, School of Nursing; Director, WE CARE Clinic; Director, SNAP; Coordinator for Diversity, School of Nursing
Elizabeth Barnes
Navigator for Alternative Credit and Credentials, Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach
Robin Boyce
WSIE Associate Director of Underwriting
Carolyn Butts-Wilmsmeyer
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences; Director, Center for Predictive Analytics
Jason Church
WSIE General Manager
Jessica Despain
Director of Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES); Professor, English
Saulius Drukteinis
Dean and Professor, SIU School of Dental Medicine
Mary Ettling
Online Services and Educational Outreach Director
Connie Frey-Spurlock
Professor, Sociology; Director, SIU System
Mario Hayek
Dean and Professor, School of Business
Curtis Hoelscher
Program Director, Environmental Resources Training Center
Robin Hughes
Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior
Judy Liesveld Dean, School of Nursing
Sharon Locke
Professor, Environmental Sciences; Director, SIUE STEM Center
Mark Luer Dean, School of Pharmacy
Dennis Mares
Director of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention, Professor of Criminal Justice
Giovanna May
Director, Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center
Randall Pearson
Professor of Geography and Center Director (GeoMARC)
Miriam Roccia Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Margaret Smith
Interim Director, IRIS Center; Research Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities
Thomas Spudich Jr.
Director, Forensic Sciences Masters’s Program; Professor, Chemistry
Timothy Staples
Executive Director, SIUE East St. Louis Center; Interim Director, Pre-College/College Readiness; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
Tandra Taylor
Assistant Professor, History; Interim Director, Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity
Erin Vigneau-Dimick
Executive Curator, SIUE University Museum
Stephanie Weiskopf
Director, Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub
Lacey Wieseman
Assistant Director of Off-Campus & Corporate Partnerships, Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach
Yanhong Zhang
Interim Executive Director, National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)
10:45 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12 p.m.
Break
Drop-in Sessions | Missouri Room, Magnolia Room
Meeting with Chancellor and Provost
Team Departs Campus
Continues work off-site on April 2
POINTS OF PRIDE AND PUBLIC IMPACT
SIUE’s points of pride and public impacts are not measured in dollars but have human, research, social and workforce value.
ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has achieved INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 10th consecutive year in 2023. The HEED Award is the only national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campus.
• SIUE’s values of inclusion, civic engagement, integrity, excellence and wisdom have served as the backbone for its work to operationalize inclusive excellence. Inclusive Excellence is an active process through which colleges and universities intentionally integrate diversity, inclusion and equity into their educational quality efforts, missions, and infrastructure. Inclusive excellence is the framework and change model SIUE has adopted to develop and implement systemic actions to facilitate the upbuilding of an equity-minded and centered campus culture. The four components of SIUE’s inclusive excellence framework are as follows:
• Access and Success (Students, Faculty and Staff): Attentiveness to the demographic diversity of the University and ensuring equitable opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students to succeed.
• Campus Climate: Commitment to creating a campus community where all are embraced, honored, and valued.
• Diversity Learning and Education: The intentional incorporation of diversity into the curriculum and active engagement with diversity for fostering student learning and development; and support for faculty, staff, and administrators in acquiring knowledge and developing skills needed to approach their work with cultural competence, cultural humility, and an equity mindset.
• Community Engagement: Considers the role of the University in addressing systemic inequality and improving outcomes for underserved populations in surrounding communities.
COMMERCE
• In June 2023, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Center (ITC) at SIUE received the “E” award for export service at the 62nd anniversary of the award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• The award is the highest recognition a person or U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. A total of 24 U.S. companies and organizations from 14 states were presented with the President’s “E” and “E Star” Awards. The Illinois SBDC ITC was one of four organizations that won the “E” award for export service and the only one located at a university.
RESEARCH
SIUE’s Research Centers are engaged in innovative, collaborative projects on and off campus. They provide educational offerings and opportunities to collaborate with our faculty and students on customized projects.
In FY23, faculty and staff were awarded $32.8 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives from various federal funding agencies.
THE CENTER FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS (C-PAN) AT SIUE
This university-wide research center serves both the SIUE community and external partners by using and developing state-of-the-art data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to mine complex data for meaningful insights and real-world applications. This computational technology center is primarily focused on “Big Data.” In addition to supporting the analytical needs of our faculty researchers and industry partners, the Center offers educational and training opportunities in data analytics and machine learning to SIUE students and the regional workforce, supports student retention and intervention strategies at the campus level, and promotes the ethical use of data analytics and machine learning through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
THE CENTER FOR STEM RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
The SIUE Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach is a collaborative enterprise among several SIUE academic units, local community colleges and school districts, regional offices of education, and the community at large. The Center’s mission is to develop, strengthen, and promote STEM research, education, and outreach in the region.
THE GEOSPATIAL MAPPING, APPLICATIONS, AND RESEARCH CENTER (GEOMARC)
GeoMARC is a research center that is focused on the use of advanced technologies in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, digital image processing, geospatial automation, and machine learning to help solve a wide range of issues within government, private, institutional, and local communities. The center aims to foster cross disciplinary and multi-institutional partnerships to develop and promote geospatial technologies to conduct, lead, and influence research and innovation. In addition to research, GeoMARC actively provides community and intra-university educational outreach to advance spatial thinking and the evolving uses of geospatial technologies.
THE IRIS CENTER AT SIUE
The IRIS Center at SIUE is an interdisciplinary facility designed to support individual and collaborative scholarship that applies digital content as a primary methodology. The center’s mission is to facilitate cross-disciplinary projects that involve innovative uses of technology in the humanities and social sciences, support these projects with facilities, equipment, and human resources, foster active collaboration between faculty and students, encourage the development of curricular innovation that makes use of digital applications, and promote digital endeavors that intersect with community initiatives.
THE NCERC AT SIUE
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to developing and commercializing biofuels, specialty chemicals, and other renewable compounds. The NCERC’s fully functional dry grind pilot plant and laboratories have advanced biofuel capabilities, including corn fractionation, pretreatment, and a fermentation suite with 5, 30, 150, and 1500L scale-up. Industry veterans staff facilities with more than 100 years of collective experience in fermentation and biofuel production. This knowledgeable team has the flexibility and expertise to design and carry out projects in any region of the advanced biofuels or specialty chemicals space.
CENTER FOR CRIME SCIENCES AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION (CCSVP)
The Center for Crime Sciences and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) contributes to the region’s crime/violence reduction efforts. CCSVP promotes and develops partnerships with violence prevention/reduction and works with stakeholders to assist in product/program development and evaluation of crime/violence prevention efforts. CCSVP assists in improving the accountability and transparency of all stakeholders in the criminal justice process and serves as a regional clearinghouse for granular criminal justice data, improving access to data across agencies, researchers, and the public.
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.
• The SIUE East St. Louis Center received more than $14 million in grant awards and applied those funds toward comprehensive programs, services, and training for children and families in the community. A vital educational resource and a supportive neighbor to the Metro East Community, the Center empowers individuals and families to lead successful and healthy lives.
• The SIUE STEM Center for Research, Education and Outreach loans science materials to teachers and offers camps and activities for area K-12 students and educators. The Center has forged vital partnerships to expand community outreach efforts, including those with the United States Transportation Command and Boeing Company.
• The University Park at SIUE supports business innovation and economic development in the community via a 330-acre technology park on campus and its partnerships with crucial regional economic development engines: the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and the Ed/Glen Chamber. SIUE also supports the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Metro East St. Louis, providing business innovation and economic development opportunities in East St. Louis and beyond.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
• The Center for Sustainable Communities and Entrepreneurship at SIUE is our Illinois Innovation Network hub and provides a framework to leverage the university’s strengths in support of economic and workforce development, sustainability, equity-minded engagement, and community impact.
• The Workforce Education Exchange (WEX) facilitates partnerships and collaboration across educational institutions including community colleges, workforce, and employer/industry training programs to foster workforce development and ensure the local talent pool has access to the education, training, and competencies needed to succeed. WEX is a joint venture between the Illinois Innovation Network, the University of Illinois and other institutions.
• The Partners for Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) project is designed to reduce recidivism rates through training, employment, and supportive services to individuals incarcerated in federal, minimum-security prisons, during their transition to Returning Residential Centers, and upon release to the community.
• The Gateway Apprenticeship Hub consists of six local workforce investment areas across the bistate region and aims to create 750 new registered apprenticeship placements in in-demand occupations within the healthcare, bioscience, and education industries. At SIUE, faculty and staff develop and implement pre-apprenticeship training programs for chemical and lab technicians, as well as providing apprenticeship pathways with local school districts for undergraduates pursuing a degree in education. Employer partners such as MilliporeSigma, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Pfizer, Tyson, BJC, SSM, and HSHS have been strong collaborators on the Gateway Hub project, creating new Registered Apprenticeship Programs and emphasizing their commitment to hiring a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• SIUE is also working with regional education, government, and community partners to address a critical shortage of forensic scientists, advance criminal justice research, and support reform through the launch of the new Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus at the former Lindenwood-Belleville campus. SIUE’s efforts support collaboration among partners and builds capacity for developing professionals to serve in various roles within criminal justice, define pressing applied criminal justice research needs, expand community engagement opportunities, and contribute to workforce development throughout the region and state. As part of a holistic perspective, SIUE is also engaged in supporting community justice and racial equity work in the region.
According to Washington Monthly, SIUE is “2023 Best Bang for the Buck” among Midwest institutions. Among Illinois public institutions, SIUE ranks 4th on Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Top Colleges based on return on investment, including success after graduation, student debt and student satisfaction.
• SIUE received national recognition via the 2023 Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges ranking.
• SIUE and the city of Edwardsville have consistently been rated highly for their safe environments by a variety of organizations, including the National Council for Home Safety and Security and YourLocalSecurity.
• SIUE received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for 10 consecutive years. This is the only national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campus.
• SIUE has been named a Bicycle Friendly University in the bronze category by the League of American Bicyclists. The designation is based on equity, engineering, education, encouragement, and evaluation and planning.
• SIUE is one of three higher education institutions in the nation to be designated a Living Architecture Regional Center of Excellence by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation.
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks SIUE number one in Illinois and 22nd in the nation in green power usage. The EPA’s Green Power Partnership program has named the top 30 colleges and universities representing the largest green power users among higher education institutions within the partnership. SIUE ranks first in the state and 22nd nationally. SIUE is one of only two Illinois schools that made the top 30.
• SIUE is recognized as a STARS Silver Institution for accomplishments in campus sustainability. The rating is based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System for campus-wide sustainable practices from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
All new campus construction is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certifiable by the U.S. Green Building Council.
• LEED Gold: Art & Design West building
• LEED Silver: Science Building East, Science Building West, Lukas Athletics Annex, Engineering Building Addition and the Multidisciplinary Dental Medicine Laboratory
• LEED Silver Residential: Cougar Village
• Pending Certification: Fowler Student Design Center, Founders Hall and School of Dental Medicine Advanced Care Clinic
• SIUE has installed a 120-foot wind turbine and 140 solar panels; and maintains more than 17,500-square-feet of green roof space.
• 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.
• The NCERC at SIUE is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to the development and commercialization of biofuels, specialty chemicals and other renewable compounds.
• SIUE is fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a affiliate member in wrestling.
• SIUE currently is ranked 1st among Illinois state universities and 13th in the nation among public universities graduating student-athletes, according to a report released by the NCAA.
• Fall 2022 marked the 33rd consecutive semester all student-athletes have earned a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.
• The University Park at SIUE supports business innovation and economic development in the community via a 330-acre technology park on campus and its partnerships with crucial regional economic development engines: the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and the Ed/Glen Chamber. SIUE also supports the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Metro East St. Louis, providing business innovation and economic development opportunities in East
EDWARDSVILLE RESTAURANT GUIDE*
*The restaurants listed in this booklet are provided for your convenience; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville does not endorse or claim any affiliation with these establishments.
Teaspoons Cafe
(1.6 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Veteran-owned, made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch spot with over 50 loose leaf teas.
Goshen Coffee Roasters
(2.7 miles from hotel, $5-10 per person)
Women-owned coffee shop with spacious seating, an outdoor patio, and a convenient drive-thru.
McAlister’s Deli
(2.0 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes and sweet tea.
Doc’s Smokehouse
(2.7 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Down-to-earth, family-owned spot supplying BBQ plates & sandwiches, plus smoked burgers.
Edley’s BBQ
(1.1 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
BBQ joint providing slow-smoked dishes and traditional sides, plus fried chicken & catfish.
Bella Milano
(2.5 miles from hotel, $20-30 per person)
Large, varied Italian menu of pizzas, pastas, entrees, wine list, and cocktails.
Drunken Fish
(2.8 miles from hotel, $30- 40 per person)
Local Japanese chain serving rolls, noodles and entrees, plus cocktails, in a chic, modern space.
Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co.
(2.5 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Fun eatery with feisty takes on traditional breakfast, only open through brunch (7 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.).
Golden Oak Pancake House
(4.1 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Classic, old-style restaurant with pancakes, french toast, omelets, and other breakfast standards.
Fusion Taco
(2.6 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Asian Fusion-inspired menu combining various Asian foods with tacos and more.
Sauce on the Side
(2.8 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Handmade calzones and sides, along with salads, desserts, and beer menu.
Bann Thai
(1.7 miles from hotel, $10-20 per person)
Traditional Thai noodles and rice dishes along with curries and spicy sides.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
(2.8 miles from hotel, $15-25 per person)
Mouthwatering burgers and original sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients.
Oaxaca Mexican Bar & Restaurant
(2.9 miles from hotel, $20- 30 per person)
Buzzy operation serving burritos, tacos, and other classics, along with specialty margaritas.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is part of the SIU System, which is one of the most powerful economic engines in the southern half of the state. The SIU System employs more than 7,000 faculty, staff and administrators who serve approximately 23,500 students through campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield. The SIU System Office and SIU Medical School are in Springfield, Illinois as well as SIU Medicine clinics that serve thousands of patients.
SIU’s economic impact extends far beyond our campus, creating a ripple effect that benefits the surrounding region, nation and the world. The system’s operations, construction, capital projects and research directly affect the state economy, while student spending, visitor spending, and alumni activities support the region’s industry. SIU graduates have a positive influence across the globe in a variety of professions.
The SIU System’s economic impact in fiscal year 2023 was an astounding $4 billion, and the system’s economic activity helped support 45,075 jobs in Illinois. We are proud that SIU’s impact has grown tremendously in our 155-year existence; we know this trend will continue with so many outstanding students, innovative faculty and
