In 2014, Illinois State University released its first comprehensive International Strategic Plan. The creation of the plan was made a priority in Educating Illinois 2013-2018: Individualized Attention, Shared Aspirations .
A committee of faculty and staff members was charged with analyzing practices and efforts already in place at the institution and making recommendations to guide future efforts for embedding global issues into the curriculum and culture of Illinois State.
Illinois State has been making strides toward becoming a global campus for years. Longstanding relationships with universities abroad have been maintained thanks to the efforts of faculty, administration, and students from many different campuses across the globe, as well as the support of the Office of International Engagement.
The International Strategic Plan reaffirms Illinois State University's commitment to provide graduating students with a globally conscious and competitive education, and seeks to create a lasting foundation for the development of global and cultural programs and partnerships for years to come.