Innovative Partnerships for Student Learning Conference

Contact Us

For registration and lodging information please contact Illinois State University Conference Services at (309) 438-2160 or (800) 877-1478

For general questions regarding the Conference, please contact Dr. Mardell Wilson, Acting Associate Provost, Illinois State University at (309) 438-7018 or


Conference Planning Committee

Illinois State University

  • Gina Bianchi, Director of Development, University Advancement
  • Steve Klay, Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students
  • Rebecca Lee, Director, Conferencing Services
  • Danielle Lindsey, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of the Provost
  • Kathleen McKinney, K. Patricia Cross Endowed Chair for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Sociology
  • Patrick O’Sullivan, Director, Center for Teaching Learning and Technology
  • Brent Paterson, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Kim Pereira, Director, Honors Program
  • Jan Shane, Associate Provost
  • Wendy Troxel, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Foundations
  • Mardell Wilson, Director, University Assessment Office

Illinois Wesleyan University

  • Frank A. Boyd, Dean of Students and Director, Andrew Mellon Center for Faculty and Curriculum Development

Heartland Community College

  • Paul Folger, Director of the Instructional Development Center and Instructional Assessment Academic Support
  • Padriac Shinville, Division Chair for Alternative Learning and Developmental Education Academic Support