- Control: Public
- Carnegie Classification: Research
- Institution: 4 Year
- Enrollment: > 10,000
2019 Recognition Categories
- Collaborative Governance
- Compensation & Benefits
- Confidence in Senior Leadership
- Facilities, Workspace & Security
- Job Satisfaction
- Professional/Career Development
- Respect and Appreciation
- Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
- Teaching Environment (Faculty Only)
- Tenure Clarity & Process (Faculty Only)
- Work/Life Balance
What makes your college a great place to work?
Presidential Statement
Illinois State University is a supportive and caring community that values the talents and contributions of all its members. Illinois State students achieve academic and personal success because of the University's high-quality academic programs, dedicated faculty and staff, and emphasis on individualized attention. The work of all members of the campus community is driven by a dedication to the core values of scholarship, collaboration, integrity, respect, diversity and inclusion, and civic engagement.
Employee Comment
I appreciate that this is a place where employees are celebrated and paid attention to. The work that is being done is very much appreciated and this is pointed out. I also enjoy that there is an effort to do fun things and engage all employees with the University to make it a very positive culture.
Vital Statistics
- Combined Administration and Exempt Staff: 1283
- Fulltime Faculty: 873
- Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 887
- Adjunct Count: 283
Staff
- Faculty: $74,698
- Administration: $91,401
- Exempt Professional Staff: $53,566
- Non-exempt Staff: $41,298
Average Annual Salary
- Full-time Faculty: 2
- Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 6
Voluntary Turnover Rate
- 5 Years Recognized
- 3 Years of Honor Roll