Mission Statement
The Student Success Center at Eastern Illinois University serves as the catalyst for student transformation through personalized pathways to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. Through collaborative partnerships that remove barriers, innovative growth-oriented support systems, and equitable access to learning, we cultivate a culture of success where every student discovers their unique promise. As campus leaders, we empower students to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and develop the resilience and skills necessary for lifelong success in their educational journey and beyond.
Vision:
To cultivate a culture of success where all EIU students, regardless of their starting point, have equal opportunity to excel academically, grow personally, and launch successful careers that fulfill their aspirations.
Student Success Departments
Academic Advising Services
Academic Support Center
Accessibility & Accommodations
Testing & Evaluation Operations
TRIO Student Support Services
Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program
Student success Administrative Staff:
| Michael Gillespie, PhD, MSW | Dean of Student Success |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kastl | Office Manager, Academic Advising |
| Cheryl Eustis | Office Administrator, Student Success |
| Brandy Verdin | Office Manager, Academic Support Center and Testing & Evaluation Operations |
| Gretchen Neal | Office Manager, Accessibility and Accommodations |
Student Success implements the University-wide Assessment Plan and oversees EIYOU - The Panther Experience.