The Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American student (I-MMÁS) initiative invites you to the Water and the Environment online symposium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 28.

This hands-on training session introduces participants to the use of digital accessibility evaluation tools—such as WAVE, PAC 2024, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers —to assess and improve the accessibility of digital content. Attendees will learn how to identify common accessibility barriers, interpret automated test results, and understand the limitations of these tools in relation to manual testing and user experience. ODA Zoom

This hybrid session is designed for campus leaders to understand their responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding digital accessibility. We’ll cover key compliance requirements, institutional risk, and strategies for fostering an inclusive digital environment. Join us to learn how leadership decisions impact accessibility and ensure your unit meets federal standards. ODA Zoom

This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on creating a culture of caring and strengthening student-centered practices through Communication, Action, Respect and Empathy.

Sessions will be offered both in the morning and afternoon, with a shared keynote lunch experience for all participants.

The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, January 7, at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held via Zoom at the link below.  All Civil Service employees are welcome to attend.

February 27-March 1

UIS Recreation and Athletic Center | Springfield, IL

Non-Sanctioned Tournament by the Department of Campus Recreation

All faculty and staff are invited to a Holiday Party from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 18, in the Student Union Ballroom. There will be music, drinks, and appetizers to celebrate the season. Release time will be in effect for this event.

The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held in BRK 141A (ITS) and streamed via Zoom at the link below. All civil service employees are welcome to attend. 

The UIS community is invited to presentations by finalists for the position of Dean, College of Public Affairs and Education in UHB 3145 on the following dates:

• Monday, December 1 – 2:15-3:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 3 – 2:15-3:15 PM
• Monday, December 8 – 3:15-4:15 PM
• Wednesday, December 10 – 2:15-3:15 PM

We welcome participation by our online community via Zoom, and a link will be shared the morning of each presentation.

Campus Senate will meet on Friday, November 21, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union North Ballroom.

If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as soon as possible.