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Chancellor's Newsletter Oct. 18, 2021

10.18.21 

Dear Colleagues –  

It was exciting to see our campus buzzing with prospective students and families during last week’s Open House. We’re launching into the final eight weeks of the semester with the start of Fall Accelerated Courses today, and our Admission team has been working nonstop to recruit now that it is college application season.

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Richard Ringeisen

The University of Illinois Springfield is committed to excellence in a learning environment enriched by diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Dedication to diversity is part of the fabric of our university and integral to our vision of becoming one of the best small public liberal arts universities in the nation.

– Chancellor Richard Ringeisen

Chancellor Ringeisen retired effective October 31, 2010.

Message from the Chancellor: New face-covering guidance at UIS

7.30.21

Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —

Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued new recommendations that all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, wear face coverings when indoors in public settings in areas that have substantial or high community transmission of COVID-19. Sangamon County is included among many counties in Illinois with substantial transmission.

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Students: Important Vaccine Policy Reminders

7.27.21

Dear Students:

As we quickly approach the fall semester, my hope is that you are seeing your university act in many ways to prioritize your safety to the greatest extent possible. Last year, we clearly heard that you want, to the closest extent possible, a traditional college experience at our university — a college experience that is filled with opportunity, experiences and people. You want to be able to have lunch with others in the Student Union, have friends over to your apartment on campus and attend more events and meetings in person.

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Weapons Possession Policy

Illinois State Statute provides as follows:

7201LCS 5/21-6

Unauthorized possession or storage of weapons

a. Whoever possesses or stores any weapon enumerated in Section 33A-1 in any building or on land supported in whole or in part with public funds or in any building on such land without prior written permission from the chief security officer for such land or building commits a Class A misdemeanor. (Class A misdemeanors are punishable by 6 to 12 months in jail or up to two years probation, and a fine up to $2,500.00).

Liberal Leave Policy

I.  Policy Information

Policy Title: University of Illinois Springfield Liberal Leave Policy
Responsible Official: Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs
Approved by: Chancellor with advice of Cabinet
Date Approved: 12/14/2021
Date Effective: 12/14/2021

Date Revised 11/23/2021

Targeted Review Date: 11/01/2024
Contact: Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs, Office of the Chancellor
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