Candidate Presentations and Q&A Sessions for Experiential Learning Program Coordinator Position

The Office of Engaged Learning is hosting candidate presentations for the position of the Experiential Learning Program Coordinator. Times and locations for each candidate presentation and community Q & A can be found below:

  • Candidate #1 - Tuesday, January 28th, 1:50 PM, UHB 1007
  • Candidate #2 - Wednesday, January 29th, 2:30 PM, UHB1007

We appreciate your participation. This is an important role and I would like your input in the decision-making process.

Rob Weis

Associate Director of Engaged Experiences

Now Accepting Applications: Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP)

As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who have an appointment greater than 50% FTE and who have not provided a written notice of resignation or intent to retire from UIS prior to the Plan Effective Date.

Visiting Professor Program at Anáhuac Mérida - Summer 2025

Dear colleagues, 

I hope this message finds you well. As part of the University of Illinois System's commitment to fostering international collaboration and enhancing global perspectives in our curriculum, our partners from the Anahuac University of Mérida are excited to invite distinguished professors from UIS to participate as visiting faculty in our Summer Term.

Seeking Nominations for Good as Gold Awards

Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards

Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and nonprofits. Submit your nominations today!

Award Categories

  • Heart of Gold Volunteer
  • Youth Volunteer Award
  • Distinguished Volunteer Award
  • Business Honor Roll
  • Organization of the Year
  • Star Staff, Star Student (LLCC or UIS)

Nominations for these categories are due Friday, Feb. 14. This year's ceremony will be held on Monday, April 21.

Faculty Awareness: Student-Athletes in Your Classes

Dear Faculty,

I hope that this week is the beginning of a great semester for you and your students. As the campus faculty athletic representative, I'm writing you with a couple of reminders as we begin the new semester. 

As an institution we are among the elite when it comes to the academic standards to which we hold our student athletes. The academic performance of student-athletes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC, our conference), make it one of the premier division II conferences nationwide.