UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Announcements
Jun 26, 2024
Copyleaks: AI Plagiarism and AI Content Detection
Dear faculty,
COLRS and ITS are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to Copyleaks as our plagiarism and AI content detection tool.
Due…
Jun 26, 2024
Congratulations to our new CSAC Representatives!
Eight Civil Service employees have been elected to represent on the Civil Service Advisory Council:
Eric Kuchar - Administrative Assistant, College of Liberal Arts…
Jun 25, 2024
As we end the fiscal year, we hope that if you have not yet made a donation to UIS this year, today is a perfect day. The UIS Faculty and Staff Campaign encourages all employees to support the area(s) of UIS that means…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Apr 29, 2024
4.29.24
Good morning,
It is a busy time for students, faculty and staff as we work to close out the semester. We may be struggling with competing priorities or notice changes in our coworkers or students. If necessary, please remind students…
Apr 15, 2024
4.15.24
Happy Monday—
Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt tonight at 8 p.m. Later in the week, you can look forward to cheering on our students at…
Apr 01, 2024
4.1.24
Hello, UIS—
Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or accelerated courses, with a 26% increase over last spring. These courses provide additional options…
News from the Provost
Dec 06, 2023
Academic Affairs News - November/December 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
As we approach the end of the year, I want to express my appreciation to the UIS community for making my first semester here such a good experience. I am…
Oct 25, 2023
Academic Affairs News - October 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that we already are past the mid-point of fall semester and that some of you just submitted grades while others started second-half courses this…
Aug 30, 2023
Provost’s welcome
Welcome to the new academic year. For those new to UIS, like me, welcome! For those who are returning after what I hope was a restful and rejuvenating break, welcome back! We will be offering this update from the…
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Employee Recognition
May 15, 2024
Carlene Hindert has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2024. She is a human resources associate in the Human Resources Department.
Her supervisor, Melisa Hatch, said that…
Employee Events
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Spend your summer with ITS! We'll be hosting weekly 30-minute workshops on a variety of topics. There is something for everyone!
There is no need to register. Join us in person in UHB 2028 or via Zoom.
Sending…
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up