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8.4.25
Happy August, everyone —
Last week, Cabinet held a retreat at the Lake Springfield Field Station. It was a great opportunity for each member of the Cabinet to share their progress on top priorities and discuss our individual and collective goals for the Fall 2025 semester.
Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff!
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice chancellors about university priorities for the coming academic year and meet new faculty and staff. It’s an opportunity to start of the year strong and to network with employees across campus.
Bring an item for the UIS Cares Food Pantry for entry into a UIS swag drawing!
Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff
Learn our playbook for the upcoming year, and meet new faculty and administrative staff. Following Kickoff, join us for Convocation in the Sangamon Auditorium and a party on the quad with free food.
Bring an item for the UIS Cares Food Pantry for entry into a UIS swag drawing!
This has been designated an “approved event.” With prior approval and operations permitting, non-exempt civil service employees may attend the event without loss of pay.
7.15.25
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s June 25 announcement, this message confirms the 1% merit-based salary program for the 2025-26 academic year. The 1% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the discretion of the unit head. Division heads will identify the unit head for each area based on operational responsibility.
7.7.2025
Happy July, everyone —
6.11.25
Dear colleagues —
Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March 1, 2026.
6.6.25
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to share that Jill Wilberg has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for finance and administration, effective June 16. She will serve in a designate capacity pending formal approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
6.2.25
Happy June, everyone —
Summer classes began this week, and much is happening on campus as we prepare to welcome students in the fall. The lower level of the Public Affairs Center will be closed for plumbing renovations, construction on the new Library Commons is set to begin, and work to improve campus-wide Wi-Fi is ongoing. You can read more below about these initiatives. Thanks to our teams that are hard at work to complete these important projects.
5.19.25
Good afternoon, UIS!
Commencement 2025 has come and gone — what an amazing two days of honoring our graduates! Commencement is a complex event that takes a large team to execute successfully. Whether you served on the planning committee, volunteered at the ceremonies or served behind the scenes, thank you for contributing to this special moment in our students’ and their families’ lives!
5.5.25
Good morning,