Student Life
Your learning doesn't stop when class is over. The Department of Technology is home to many student organizations that help our students network with their peers and professionals.
Student Organizations
Computer Systems Technology
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
The Illinois State student chapter of IEEE provides Computer Systems Technology students the opportunity to collaborate with others in their major, attend field trips and conferences, and participate in competitions. Meetings are held regularly throughout the semester.
Advisor
Dr. Stephen Mujeye
(309) 438-1509
smujey1@ilstu.edu
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Construction Management
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Construction Management Student Association (CMSA)
The Construction Management Student Association (CMSA) is a highly active student organization that enhances educational experiences and career opportunities through professional networking. CMSA serves as the umbrella group for student chapters associated with the professional construction organizations listed below. CMSA facilitates extracurricular field trips, speaker meetings, career events, community service, and social events. Several of these organizations also sponsor scholarships and construction management competitions for students.
The name of the affiliated student chapter is in parentheses if different from the professional organization.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- Associated General Contractors (AGC)
- U.S. Green Building Council
- Habitat For Humanity of McLean County
- Central Illinois Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association
- Central Illinois Chapter of Healthcare Engineers
- International Code Council (Illinois Proactive Officials Conference)
- Lean Construction Institute
- Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago (Mechanical Contractors Association Student Chapter)
- National Association of Home Builders
- National Electrical Contractors Association (National Electrical Contractors Association Student Chapter)
Advisor
Randy Jacobs
309-438-2609
rdjacob3@ilstu.edu
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology (ET) Club
The Engineering Technology (ET) Club is an ISU registered student organization (RSO) with the goal of allowing the students to pursue their skills and knowledge in a fun alternative environment outside the classroom. This is achieved through regularly scheduled meetings with key-note speakers, field trips, national competitions, and other group activities.
Advisor
Brock Keller
(309) 438-5801
bakelle@ilstu.edu
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Graphic Communications Technology
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Graphic Communications Education Association (GCEA-ISU)
The Illinois State student chapter of GCEA provides students with a wide range of career-building opportunities. In addition to connecting socially and professionally with other students who are serious about their major, students can attend field trips, manage live production projects, and network with current professionals.
Students involved in GCEA gain experience managing real production jobs. Many of the T-shirts, can coolies, and Frisbees made for campus organizations are custom designed and produced by GCEA's production team.
Advisor
Adam Burke
(309) 438-7708
aaburke@ilstu.edu
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Sustainable & Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy Society (RES)
The Renewable Energy Society (RES) is comprised of students, faculty, and community members who see renewable energy solutions as the key to a sustainable future, a functioning economy, and to elevating our communities and our country to a position of leadership in a global crisis.
Advisors
Dr. Jin Jo
(309) 438-7793
jjo@ilstu.eduDr. Matt Aldeman
(309) 438-0644
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Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)
The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) works to protect the environment and our future. They strive to educate the campus and the local community about the environmental problems created by modern society.
Advisor
Dr. Thomas Bierma
(309) 438-8329
tbierma@ilstu.edu
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Technology and Engineering Education
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Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA)
TThe Technology &Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA) is the pre-professional organization for Technology and Engineering Education majors. TEECA students develop professional leadership skills by volunteering for department events, working for Habitat for Humanity, interacting with junior high and high school students, and attending conferences. TEECA members develop knowledge of the curriculum through participation in TEECA competitive events.
Advisors
Dr. Chris Merrill
(309) 438-7862
cpmerri@ilstu.eduDr. Josh Brown
(309) 438-5874
jbrown4@ilstu.edu