Jantzen Eddington, J.D.
Dean of Students

Email: jeddi2@uis.edu
Website: Dean of Students

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Mississippi College, School of Law; Master of Arts in Education, McKendree University; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History, Valparaiso University.

Bio

As Dean, Jantzen provides advocacy and assistance for students. He also oversees Student Conduct, Disability Services, Health Services and the Counseling Center.

Jantzen came to UIS with over a decade of professional experience working in Higher Education, this experience includes athletics, student conduct, residence life, Greek Affairs, adjunct teaching, including co-teaching a short-term study abroad course, and coordinating a retention program. Jantzen has presented at both regional and national conferences on Student Affairs and Higher Education topics.

In addition to Jantzen’s Higher Education experience, while in law school, Jantzen served as a law clerk for a local law firm and served as an Extern/Volunteer with the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance.  From 2015-2016, Jantzen served as Lieutenant Governor for Professional Development and Membership for the Student Division of the 10th Circuit of the American Bar Association.

Eileen Norris
Administrative Aide to the Dean of Students

Phone: 217-206-8211
Email: enorr3@uis.edu
Location: Founders Residence Hall (FRH) 178

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Management and Organization Behavior from Benedictine University at Springfield and Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies from Long Beach (California) City College.

Bio

UIS staff, Eileen worked in K-12 educational institutions for over fifteen years. Eileen managed the office of one of the nation’s first charter schools, while also acting as Community Outreach Coordinator and translator. She also served as Library Assistant and Study Hall Supervisor at Sacred Heart Griffin High School in Springfield. Eileen likes to spend time with her family and friends, cook, and ride the local bicycle trails.