Imagine 2030

Chancellor Lane is hoping to explain the R1 designation to prospective students and their parents.

University leaders say less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 classified institutions are designated Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production.

SIU President Dan Mahony says this building is being constructed to be the first stop for prospective Salukis.

The annual event is moving to the fall and is scheduled for September 18.

Construction has closed Parking Lot 11, the red decal student commuter lot east of the Student Center.

Gehrke, who brings over 20 years of experience in higher education, will oversee the university's student success initiatives, aligning with SIU’s Imagine 2030 strategic plan. This plan emphasizes improving student retention and developing strategies for post-graduation success.

Chancellor Lane is cautiously optimistic about fall enrollment.

SIUC Strategic Plan aims to push the university forward