It’s almost move-in day! UIS Residence Life is here to help with a comprehensive packing guide to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition to college life! Not every student will need every item, but this list may spark some ideas.
Sending your child to college is a significant transition for both of the parent and student. Parents, trust in the strong foundation you've provided and give them space to grow independently, while also focusing on rediscovering your own interests and personal growth. Embrace this new chapter with confidence, knowing you've prepared them well for the journey ahead.
Is college the right choice for you. College provides many benefits including networking opportunities, problem solving and communication skills and hands-on experience. It also provides many long-term benefits such as greater job security, higher earning potential and better health outcomes. In the end, it's your decision about whether this is the right option for your life.
Right-wing populist leaders have been at the helms of governments in all regions of the world, but they have taken power in an increasing number of countries in recent years. In fact, the percentage of right-wing populist leaders in the world in the past decade has surpassed that of the World War II era, as shown in Figure 1 below.
CPAE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Brandon Bolte, SPIA
Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Brandon Bolte, and I started as an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the UIS School of Politics and International Affairs (SPIA) in Fall 2023. Beginning July 1, I’ll also be a member of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois (WACCI).
As you navigate through job listings and interviews, stay open-minded and flexible, consider seeking out networking opportunities to help you land the right job and look for ways to continue building your skillset. Embrace rejection as part of the process and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow.
On Tuesday April 23, 2024 there is an all-day Policy Summit at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus. The summit is sponsored by UIS Center
Remember when Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility?”
That quote rings true, especially when we talk about AI in higher education.
Simply put, it means that having a lot of power means you've got a big responsibility to use it wisely. And that's exactly what we're facing with AI in universities.
On one hand, there's a rising concern on college campuses about the potential misuse of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
UIS adjunct instructor Heath Bruce says,
Your first job fair can be very intimidating. You’re not sure what you’re doing. All you want to say is, “I need a job,” but you must have a conversation first, learn to network, and make an excellent first impression. To help prepare, here are four tips for your next job fair.