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UIS Admissions Firewall
Feb 03, 2025
Dear Colleagues, As we continue to review applications for admission for the Fall 2025 semester, we would like to remind you of the university policies regarding admissions confidentiality and third-party inquiries…
The Chancellor's Awards - Nominate an Employee Today!
Feb 03, 2025
The 18th Annual CARE Award The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service The 22nd Annual CAPE Award The Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award Four Additional Staff Awards…
Colonnade Work - Monday, Feb. 3
Feb 02, 2025
F&S will oversee caulking work at the Colonnade on Monday, February 3 - weather permitting. Scissor lifts will be in use so the work area will be cordoned off for safety. Please use caution if you must travel…
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy and Program Notification
Jan 31, 2025
UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the…
Message from the Chancellor: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Contract Tentative Agreement
Mar 19, 2025
3.19.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The University of Illinois Springfield and UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a three-year contract for the non-tenure track faculty…
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Academic Affairs Newsletter - January-February 2025
Jan 29, 2025
From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, I start this month’s newsletter with a bit of enrollment news now that we have passed 10th-day census. We are slightly up in total headcount (4,401) and student credit hours (+2.22%) compared to last…

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Employee Recognition

Zach Logsdon headshot
Jan 25, 2024
Zach Logsdon named the 2023 UIS Employee of the Year
UIS Information Technology Services IT Technical Associate Zach Logsdon has been named the 2023 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. He was honored during a reception on Jan.…

Getting to Know You

Mike Hermann Headshot.
Aug 30, 2024
Getting to know you: Mike Hermann
Mike Hermann is the athletic director. Can you give us a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? I’ve had the chance to serve as the director of athletics at three previous institutions: Niagara,…

Employee Events

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