Partnerships are the key to our success in building our students' futures. We thank so many of you who have helped us in the past as we continue to enhance the quality of the academic and professional opportunities in the college. We can't do it without you, and you have our sincere appreciation!

Over 30,000 business alumni hold executive positions in many different types of companies and industries, including government, law, and the non-profit sectors. Several have also become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than 75 percent of our alumni work in the Midwest, but are represented in all 50 states and abroad.

A growing population of quality students, engaged and enthusiastic faculty, vital and relevant curricula, and an accomplished roster of graduates are the best evidence of the college's success. We are working hard to provide a lifetime of career value to our alumni!

College of Business Building

This is an exciting time for Illinois State University's College of Business. Having secured its position as a major resource for business success in Illinois and beyond, the college is capitalizing on the opportunities of a new era.

In January of 2005 classes began in a new building that offers exciting opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and employers. This facility embraces the best features of the nation's most prominent business schools, while retaining the spirit of personalized, student-centered education that is the hallmark of Illinois State University.

Stay Involved with the College of Business

There are a variety of opportunities for alumni and industry to partner with the College of Business. We have four academic departments and four business centers that reach out to industry through student projects, consulting opportunities, and training.

Alumni can recruit our students, serve as guest speakers, interact with our student organizations, mentor students, provide informational interviewing opportunities, utilize faculty and specialized areas of the building for corporate training and research, and donate monetary funds to help support and grow our vibrant learning opportunities and preparation of future business leaders.

Stay Connected with the COB

• Join the College of Business Alumni Network and stay connected with fellow COB alums.
• News & Views is the official magazine of the College of Business, published annually in late summer. Its purpose is to provide an annual report on the status of the College.
• Are you interested in more frequent updates about alumni successes, tips from industry experts, feature stories about the people and events in the college? Here are two options to consider:
  • You can sign up for our RSS feed at http://blogs.ilstu.edu/cob_news/feed and stories will come to you automatically when they are added to our e-news.
  • If you prefer a once-a-month e-mail with links to our top stories, subscribe to our e-news listserv at www.cob.ilstu.edu/cobnews.
  • If you have questions, comments, or would like to reconnect with the College of Business, contact:
    

    Amy Humphreys, Assistant to the Dean for Constituent Relations
    Illinois State University
    College of Business Dean's Office
    Campus Box 5500
    Normal, IL 61790-5500
    Telephone: (309) 438-2251