had begun in 1998. Some of Strand's main concerns upon adopting the presidency were to fuel university enhancement, match employee salary to those of peer schools, and to stabilize yearly enrollment rates. He also made an extreme initiative to acquire funding (though the university's debt limit hit capacity) to revamp the Science building. Without the 6 million in funding he procured, the building would not be usable. He emphasized the functionality of university facilities, in preparation for the steady enrollment that was expected. Within a few years of his presidency, the university reached within 2 percent of Strand's enrollment goal. During his time at Illinois State, Strand created the University Studies Review Committee, a group that recommended and oversaw changes to the University Studies program. In 1992, the university initially voted in rejection of this plan, but Strand worked to re-evaluate it. The university's primary concern with this plan was the requirement for all freshman students to take Foundations of Inquiry (FOI), an introductory course that the school found ineffective and out-of-reach for student success. Eventually, the university re-established a new educational plan that fit students' needs. This initiative became the Pilot Implementation Committee, which assisted faculty in creating course ideas and proposals. Strand was at the forefront of approving or disapproving ideas for coursework. He also dealt with concerns about the type of coursework required in General Education, as some were concerned about the lack of typical Eurocentric courses, such as Western Civilization. By his resignation from Illinois State University on June 30, 1999, David A. Strand had served at the school for nearly 21 years. He served positions such as Vice President of Business and Finance, Executive Officer, Provost, and eventually President. He was renowned as a hardworking individual who places a strong emphasis on communication and team-building. Legacy Strand is best remembered for his first state of the university address, in which he recognized what he called the "Four C's": cooperation, collaboration, communication, and civility. He emphasized a push on many of the educational and structural goals the university held prior to his entrance. Post-departure, Strand continued to teach at the school under the Educational Administration Foundation. He continues to be active in the surrounding area of the university community and is president of the Immanuel Bible Foundation. He also continues to serve on the Heritage Committee for the Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Illinois. References External