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.
Advisory Board positions now open!
Advisory Board applications are now live for the FY27 school year. Applications will close July 24th, with all submissions reviewed by July 31st. Position description and expectations have been updated to reflect the need for additional support with IHEC programs, publications and assistance.
Link to apply: IHEC Advisory Board Applications
Monthly Newsletter
View full newsletter here: June Newsletter
Upcoming Events & Updates
Webinars
FY26 recordings now available under our "Past Webinars" tab. FY27 programs are in progress, more information to be released soon.
Affiliate Meetings
We are in the process of scheduling two affiliate meetings; one for fall and spring. We anticipate each meeting being in a different part of the state to accomodate our diverse affiliate locations.
FY26 Survey Reports:
Illinois Assessment of College Substance Use Behaviors Survey (IACSUB)
FY26 Reports are now in progress. The full state agregate and crosstabs will be released in fall of 2026.
Please visit our tab under Statewide AOD Survey for more information.
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: Summer 2026
Contact Information:
- Email: ihec@eiu.edu
- Phone: 217-581-2019
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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.
