My area is user interface design and human factor, which is a study of how people interact with complex system. I much prefer working in a small town environment. Well, Macomb is small, friendly, easy to get around in, clean and picturesque. WIU is a major university. It's now catagorized as the number two state university in the state.
Students are very good.
I find that compared to other places I've worked in, dedication towards learning material and getting a degree is exceptional. Curriculum that is excellent this year will perhaps be inadequate next year, or even six months from now. People in the department work constantly, to try to stay relevant, and keep the curriculum up to date. One thing that I like is, the fact that most of the classrooms are small to medium size. One of the strengths of this department is that the classes are small enough for the professors to teach the students individually.