EIU Media Relations

Eastern Illinois University has named Dr. Michael Gillespie interim dean of Booth Library. Gillespie, who serves as dean of Student Success and professor of Sociology, has held numerous leadership roles at EIU, including director of the Faculty Development and Innovation Center. Throughout his career, he has championed student success, faculty collaboration, academic innovation, and evidence-based decision making. As interim dean, he will provide leadership for Booth Library while continuing to support its mission of advancing teaching, learning, research, and student achievement across the University.