Typical of sister institutions, it grew in the 1960s and as a comprehensive university currently enrolls approximately 10,800 students. The University has a full array of programs and support services for students, a mix of on-campus and commuter students, and offers no athletic scholarships. The Fox Valley is a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area with over 250,000 residents. The area is a mix of city and noncity living. School systems are described as good.
Cost of living is average.
Life quality is always described as high. Housing varies from historical older homes, to new subdivisions, city or rural. Screening will begin before this closing date. The department search committee hopes to present finalists and arrange campus visits in January, 2001. At least two candidates will be invited for campus visits.