English Language Services Archive

Free English Language Workshops this Summer

May 20, 2021
The workshop topics range from enhancing listening and pronunciation skills to examining U.S. culture through film and developing strategies for better critical thinking.
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Take an English Communication course this summer!

April 26, 2021
This summer, sharpen your speaking skills by enrolling in PESL 062, Effective Communication II.
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SPEAK: Conversation Group

February 25, 2021
SPEAK is a free weekly conversation group where you can chat with international and domestic students, staff, and faculty. Our next meeting will take place on Friday, February 26 from noon–12:45 p.m. CST via Zoom.
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Free English Language Workshops this Summer

May 26, 2020
The workshop topics range from enhancing listening and pronunciation skills to examining U.S. culture through film and developing strategies for better critical thinking.
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SPEAK: Conversation Group Starts February 5

January 30, 2020
SPEAK is an opportunity for international and domestic students, faculty, and staff to get together, share experiences, and learn from one another.
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English Communication Classes for International Students

August 8, 2019
Illinois Tech’s English Language Services offers English communication classes specifically tailored for international students in the areas of listening enhancement, effective communication, academic reading, and academic writing.
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Language Support for International Students

January 8, 2019
Illinois Tech’s English Language Services offers English communication classes specifically tailored for international students in the areas of listening enhancement, effective communication, academic reading, and academic writing.
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English Language Courses Available Spring 2019

January 8, 2019
Illinois Tech's English Language Services offers English communication classes tailored specifically for international students who want to further their skills in listening enhancement, effective communication, academic reading, and academic writing.
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CEA Accredits English Language Services for Five Years

May 1, 2018
Illinois Institute of Technology’s English Language Services (ELS), within the Illinois Tech School of Applied Technology, has been accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period of April 2018 through April 2023.
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Help Your Students Enhance Their English Skills

January 11, 2018
Do you have students who would benefit from taking Illinois Tech courses focused on increasing their English communication skills?
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Faculty/Staff
- BIPOC Virtual Networking Event
  September 21, 2021
  Please join us for a virtual BIPOC networking event on Thursday, September 23 from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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- COVID Protective Product Store Hours Update
  September 17, 2021
  The COVID Protective Product Store at Mies Campus is still open to support students, faculty, and staff. Faculty and staff department coordinators should submit a HawkWorks request to order products or other related services.
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- LGBTQ+ Networking Group
  September 17, 2021
  If you are interested in joining a LGBTQ+ Networking Group, please email Dionna Anderson.
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- People of Color Networking Group Meetings
  September 13, 2021
  If you are interested in networking with other BIPOC, Please join us every third Thursday from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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- Black Women at Illinois Tech Networking Group
  September 13, 2021
  Join fellow Black women staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities.
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- Don’t miss out on your 403(b) match!
  September 07, 2021
  Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.
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- Develop Healthy Habits for Weight Management with Wondr Health
  September 01, 2021
  Check out the BCBS Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) program to see how it can help you reach your goals for sustained weight loss and management.
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- Labor Day Holiday Timesheet Submission Due Friday September 3
  August 31, 2021
  Due to the Labor day holiday September 6, timesheets for the week ending August 22 through September 4 are due on Friday 3, September at 10:00 a.m.
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- One-on-One Financial Wellness & Retirement Planning Sessions in September & October, and Group Workshops All Fall
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with PNC Bank for financial wellness sessions, as well as both of our 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors for retirement planning sessions this fall.
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- Department Parking Codes for Visitors
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech departments with a standing visitor parking code as of May 31, 2021 have been automatically extended through December 31, 2021. During Fall 2021, a mobile payment solution will be implemented, phasing out our legacy visitor paystations.
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