Welcome to the IHEC website!
Welcome to the website for the Illinois Higher Education Center! We have included information about our upcoming events & our most recent copy of the newsletter below. Within our website, you will find information related to professional development, technical support, internet resources and more.
Please feel free to browse the different resources we have on our site. Each should be free & easy to download for your use. We also have printed copies of a few resources available in our office. If you are interested, please email the IHEC staff at ihec@eiu.edu for more information.
For more assistance, our staff is available during the week from 8a-4:30p to assist you. If you would like to request an on-campus consultation visit, please visit the "Services" tab and fill out the "General Service Request" form. One of our staff members will reach out to you with follow-up information.
Upcoming Events & Updates
We are planning the distribution of this year's Institutional Needs Assessment & Professional Development Needs Assessment for the spring of 2025. These surveys are utilized by IHEC staff to provide justification to the state to receive grant funding, implement prevention based professional development and technical assistance.
Institutional Needs Assessment
Purpose: Identify the current strengths and weaknesses of Illinois institutions' to address substance use, identify the capacity and readiness of campuses to address substance use prevention, along with the effectiveness of current strategies. The AOD primary contact from each institution is encouraged to participate in this survey. We need at least one submission per institution.
Goal: Analyze data to provide justification for extended funding while creating insight into the current scope of Illinois higher education.
Distribution Dates: January 13th - February 3rd, 2025
Professional Development Needs Assessment
Purpose: Identify the scope of current professional development and the alignment with current needs, based on results from the previous assessment. Survey identifies the personal needs from staff members throughout the state, providing feedback into the ways we can meet the needs.
Goal: Plan professional development services based on the feedback received from the respondents, combined with best-practice strategies. Utilize information to identify common themes, concerns, and areas for growth.
Distribution Dates: April 7th - 28th, 2025
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Contact Information:
- Email: ihec@eiu.edu
- Phone: 217-581-2019
Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention & Recovery through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
