Posts to look forward to this year

Fall semester is off to a great start! I hope you all have enjoyed your classes and are excited about what's to come this semester. I wanted to tell you a little about what to expect from this blog over the course of this year. One aspect I am very excited about is introducing our...

Worby’s Words of Wisdom

To all our new and returning students, WELCOME to EIU!! On behalf of the KSS department, I want to say we are glad you are here and wish you great success this academic year. I wanted to impart some words of wisdom onto you as you start your first day of class. This is one...

2015 KSS Student/Faculty Scholarships & Awards Ceremony

On April 17, the KSS department held its Annual Student/Faculty Scholarships & Awards Ceremony. Special guests included: Dean Diane Jackman, Associate Dean Doug Bower, Dr. Jeffrey Cross, Provost Blair Lord, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Woodall, Dr. Deb Wolf, Ms. Laura Hussey, Dr. & Mrs. Larry Ankenbrand, Mr. & Mrs. Gene McFarland, Mr. Joe Landeck, Ms. Dana Burke,...

Middle School PE/Health Teacher

Manteno CUSD No. 5 has an opening for a Middle School Physical Education/Health Instructor for the 2014-2015 School Year:Requirements:Current Illinois Professional Educator's License to teach at the K-12 levelPhysical Education and Health Education middle school endorsementsAdaptive PE endorsement or willingness to obtain this certificationRecent training and/or knowledge regarding current trends in the teaching of physical...

Dr. David Stotlar (center) was a recipient of the 2014 CEPS Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Stotlar is an accomplished scholar in the field of Sports Administration/Management and a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. EIU is proud to call Dr. David Stotlar one of their own.

Rockford Public Schools is actively recruiting energetic, positive teachers that are willing to coach.  There are currently 2 full-time openings for coaches as well as teachers. Roosevelt High School is an alternative school and is in need of a full-time PE teacher.  Roosevelt has no athletic programs so this person could coach elsewhere in the district.Auburn...

A group of Sports Management students and faculty attended the ISU Sport Management Symposium on February 21, 2014. The students took the opportunity to listen and learn from professionals in the field of sports management. The students were an excellent representation of our department.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Jefferson Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help coach 5th and 6th grade basketball as well as to help with the clock and scorekeeping.  Practices will start the week of January 6th; practices and games will be Monday through Thursday.  To volunteer or to get more information, contact Justin Bledsaw at (217) 639-7070 or...

2013 Student/Faculty Scholarships & Awards Ceremony

On April 19, the KSS department held its Annual Student/Faculty Scholarships & Awards Ceremony. Special guests included: Dean Robert Augustine, Dean Diane Jackman, Associate Dean Boug Bower, Dr. Deb Wolf, Dr. Rob Doyle, Ms. Judy Black, Dr. & Mrs. Larry Ankenbrand, Mr. & Mrs. Gene McFarland, and Ms. Jaqueline Joines. KSS Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards...