8.7.23

Happy Monday, UIS!

I’m looking forward to fall semester beginning in a few short weeks. While the summer break is always a welcome reprieve, there’s nothing like the excitement in August when campus is bustling again. We’re already ramping up in many ways, and you’ll see this reflected in the lengthy list of important items listed below. Bear with me as you scroll…and scroll. It was all too timely and important not to share with you.

New Information

7.31.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Jacob K. Friefeld has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Lincoln Studies. He will begin his appointment Aug. 16.

7.24.23

Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:

I am pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the following UIS faculty for tenure and/or promotion:

Faculty Promotion:

7.19.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Rob Kerr has been selected to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and Opportunity. He will begin his appointment Aug. 1.

7.10.23

Happy Monday, UIS!

I hope your Fourth of July holiday was enjoyable. I feel rejuvenated after spending last week with friends and family, and I am ready to take on a new week! 

6.30.23

Dear Students —

6.30.23

Dear Faculty & Staff —

Following President Killeen’s announcement on June 14, this message confirms the 4% merit-based salary program for the 2023-24 academic year. The 4% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the discretion of the unit head. Each division head will identify the unit head for each area based on operational responsibility. 

6.28.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of Health, Science and Technology, pending Board of Trustees approval. His two-year appointment will begin July 1.

6.12.23

Happy Monday!

6.6.23

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Schwab will serve as provost-designate until formal approval by the Board of Trustees. His first day at UIS will be July 17.