Save the Date: RISE Professional Development Retreat

Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions with the opportunity to enjoy a provided lunch and gain valuable insights from our keynote speaker, Dr. Ashley Lang.

This event is open to Civil Service staff, Academic Professional staff and Faculty—don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills!

COLRS Winter Intersession Support

COLRS Winter Intersession Support

  • No office hours will be held on December 24 through January 1.
  • COLRS is closed on December 25 and January 1.
  • The COLRS team will be rotating coverage to provide support for faculty teaching Winter Intersession courses on December 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31.
  • Please email the COLRS inbox for assistance! We are happy to schedule Zoom meetings with you, as well.

Happy holidays!

The COLRS Team

~Carrie, Emily, Scott, and Taylor

Message from the Chancellor: January Rise Professional Development Retreat

Good afternoon,

I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise initiative. This retreat will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and will focus on Workplace Communication. Registration opens today and closes on Jan. 15, 2025.

Student Union Holiday Hours Announcement

The Student Union is currently on holiday hours:

  • 12/16/24 to 12/20/24 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 12/21/24 to 12/22/24 – Closed on Weekend
  • 12/23/24 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 12/24/24 to 1/1/25 – Closed
  • 1/2/25 & 1/3/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/4/25 & 1/5/25 – Closed on Weekend
  • 1/6/25 to 1/8/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 1/9/25 & 1/10/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Resume regular hours on 1/11/25.

Public Affairs Center Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project

Dear Colleagues –

I am writing to share important information about an essential plumbing infrastructure project that will temporarily affect the Public Affairs Center (PAC) and related operations for nearly two years. Please share this information with your teams, and watch for future updates in the Chancellor’s biweekly UIS Update e-newsletter and Orbit.

COLRS Annual Impact Report for AY 2023-24

The COLRS Annual Impact Report for AY 2023-2024 is now live!

COLRS strengthened campus community partnerships during the academic year, supporting faculty, staff, and students near and far.

We appreciate our faculty and staff partners for your contributions to online teaching and learning. Our work would not be possible without your dedication to our students and your innovative ideas.

Update Form W2/1042S/1095C Electronic Consent Process for Tax Year 2024

Tax Year 2024 Electronic Consent for Form(s) W-2, 1042-S, & 1095-C 

This email message applies to anyone who is or has been an employee of the University of Illinois System during tax year 2024. If you were NOT an employee or did not receive payment during tax year 2024, please disregard this message.

ID Center - Limited Office Hours Tuesday, Dec. 10

The ID Center is open from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 10. Regular operations resume on Wednesday, December 11. Online services, such Campus Cash deposits, will remain available 24/7.

UIS ID Center

University of Illinois System
Student Affairs Building 30
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
idcenter@uis.edu