Meet your faculty at Illinois State University
Your faculty at Illinois State University love teaching in a diverse and welcoming community. They create an engaging environment in the classroom and are passionate about sharing their research and experience with students. This is why they are the perfect mentors to guide you toward success in the professional world.
Your professors will make sure that you have a rewarding learning experience and feel prepared to graduate. Our hands-on teaching will include:
- an interactive teaching environment that incorporates cultural concepts
- a traditional approach to teaching subjects
- small class sizes of no more than 18 students for English language teaching
Ask an Illinois State University Professor: Dr. John Baldwin
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Dr. John - Professor, School of Communication
Dr. John, Professor, School of Communication
“I love the way that Illinois State focuses on education of students, with a student-centered focus. I love teaching, and I especially enjoy working with international students. I always learn new things from them about the beautiful and complex world we live in.
I have two recommendations for international students. First, go visit your professor during office hours—they usually want to know you and help you! Also, get outside of the classroom. Join a club; get out and around; make friends with Americans or students from other cultures. That is the best way to really understand a culture.”
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Dr. Klaus - Professor of Technology
Dr. Klaus, Professor of Technology
“I have worked with international students for many years and in many capacities. As an international student at one time myself, I believe and understand the challenges and aspirations international students may have. I started working for Illinois State University almost 20 years ago, and I am thrilled to be part of the ISU family. I feel that ISU has moved toward greater international activities, and I am proud to be part of these activities.
From my experience as an international student, I learned that it is so very important to learn and understand the local community - to be included in the activities in the community on-campus, but also off-campus. Learning the American way of life can be so valuable and enriching."
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Dr. Krzysztof - Actuarial Program Director
Dr. Krzysztof, Actuarial Program Director
“Our Actuarial Program is recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries. We also won the Casualty Actuarial Society’s University Award in 2016 and 2019. Illinois State is also a Global Center of Insurance Excellence. No other university in the world has all of these recognitions.
We are a place of serious study and hard work. We welcome students from all over the world. We will strive to educate you to be successful, mature, knowledgeable and competent actuarial professionals.
We are also a place where students are very important. Your dreams, your goals, your life, matter to us greatly. Come and study with us, to experience a uniquely supportive environment.”
;Dr. John, Professor, School of Communication
“I love the way that Illinois State focuses on education of students, with a student-centered focus. I love teaching, and I especially enjoy working with international students. I always learn new things from them about the beautiful and complex world we live in.
I have two recommendations for international students. First, go visit your professor during office hours—they usually want to know you and help you! Also, get outside of the classroom. Join a club; get out and around; make friends with Americans or students from other cultures. That is the best way to really understand a culture.”
Dr. Klaus, Professor of Technology
“I have worked with international students for many years and in many capacities. As an international student at one time myself, I believe and understand the challenges and aspirations international students may have. I started working for Illinois State University almost 20 years ago, and I am thrilled to be part of the ISU family. I feel that ISU has moved toward greater international activities, and I am proud to be part of these activities.
From my experience as an international student, I learned that it is so very important to learn and understand the local community - to be included in the activities in the community on-campus, but also off-campus. Learning the American way of life can be so valuable and enriching."
Dr. Krzysztof, Actuarial Program Director
“Our Actuarial Program is recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries. We also won the Casualty Actuarial Society’s University Award in 2016 and 2019. Illinois State is also a Global Center of Insurance Excellence. No other university in the world has all of these recognitions.
We are a place of serious study and hard work. We welcome students from all over the world. We will strive to educate you to be successful, mature, knowledgeable and competent actuarial professionals.
We are also a place where students are very important. Your dreams, your goals, your life, matter to us greatly. Come and study with us, to experience a uniquely supportive environment.”
Who should I go to for help?
Support doesn't end when you step outside of the classroom. Your tutors at Illinois State University are here to answer any academic questions you have. Free tutoring services help you understand the prompt for your English essay, stay on track with homework assignments and get subject-specific research help. Count on your tutors to:
- meet with you one-on-one or in group sessions
- give you guidance with test prep, including GMAT and GRE
- choose the right classes to stay on track for graduation
Additional support on campus also includes:
- a dedicated Academic Advisor to give you career guidance
- help with cultural adaptation and language skills through the Language Partners program
- workshops to help you with specialized topics
