The 2023 Strategic Planning Steering Committee comprises a diverse assortment of interdisciplinary professionals and campus leaders charged with working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the creation of the University’s next Strategic Plan.
The committee will adopt the Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence (BFPE) to develop and implement a campus-wide plan. BPFE methodologies provide systematic assessment tools for measuring the extent to which EIU defines key processes and how well these processes are managed throughout the university. BFPE focuses on four factors, shortened as ADLI: Approach, Deployment, Learning, and Integration.
Benchmark assessments will occur where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) already exist, and ADLI methodologies will inform the creation of purposeful KPIs for new initiatives or enhancements to existing practices. This approach will create meaningful process roadmaps for EIU stakeholders across the institution.
To submit strategic planning feedback to the task force, email suggestions or ideas to strategicplanning@eiu.edu. Your submission will be reviewed and included as part of the University’s qualitative data set.
Dr. Grant C. Sterling
Professor, Department Chair Office: 3531 - Coleman HallPhone: 217-581-8468
Email: gcsterling@eiu.edu
INTRODUCTION
Professor Sterling specializes in Medieval Philosophy (particularly rational theology) and Ethics (particularly ethical theory).
Office Hours:
MWF: 1pm--2pm
Education & Training
B.A. in Philosophy from Eastern Illinois University, and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Iowa.
Conference Presentations
Professor Sterling has presented papers at numerous professional conferences. He regularly attends the Illinois Philosophical Association meetings, and the meetings of the Mid-South Philosophy conference.
Publications
Dr. Sterling is the author of Ethical Intuitionism and Its Critics (Peter Lang, 1994).
Frequently Taught Courses
In addition to the departmental core curriculum classes, Dr. Sterling regularly teaches PHI 2000 (Ancient Philosophy), PHI 3070 (Philosophy of Law), and PHI 3220 (Medieval Philosophy).
Research & Creative Interests
Dr. Sterling's research currently focuses on issues related to free will and moral responsibility, where he defends a traditional version of libertarianism.
Professional Affiliations
He is a member of the American Philosophical Association, and has served as President of the Illinois Philosophical Association. He is also active in several Stoic philosophy groups.