UIS faculty and staff are invited to honor this year's recipient of the prestigious University Scholars Award on Monday, September 30, in the Student Union Ballroom.

Good Idea Fund

Do you have a Good Idea that could help make a positive difference for UIS? We are pleased to announce the availability again this year of one-time (non-recurring) funds to support implementation of good ideas from UIS staff and faculty. A wide range of ideas will be considered with the goal to fund projects with broad impact to the University.

On Thursday, September 12, the Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series will be held at the Student Union.

Therefore, please be aware, that on Thursday, September 12, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed to campus for parking due to this event.

On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking lots authorized by your parking hang tag.

Thank you!

Parking Operations

Office: BSB 43

Phone: (217) 206-8502

Greetings Campus Community,

We are writing to inform you of inspections taking place this week in Brookens, Public Affairs Center, and University Hall as part of a facilities condition assessment effort led by the university system.

The Academic Professional Advisory Committee (APAC) is pleased to announce that Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost (VCAA) Brandon Schwab has made FY 2025 funding available to assist academic professionals at UIS with professional development.

Please join us for the Ceremony of Investiture of Dr. Pamela (Iyabo) Twyman Hoff as the James J. Stukel Presidential Professor in the School of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

We are excited to announce the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: The CSPL Showcase. This session will be presented by The Center for State Policy and Leadership. Attendees will learn about the important work happening within The Center and hear from The Office of Research and Evaluation, The Office of Graduate Intern Programs, and The Illinois Innocence Project through presentations and a panel discussion.

Dear UIS Colleagues,

Our research team (consisting of Emily Boles (COLRS), Kara McElwrath (ITS), and Jennifer Martin (School of Education)) recently received IRB approval to conduct a study at UIS about student and professor experiences pre- and post-COVID. 

The instructor survey opens today, September 9. Please complete the survey by September 23. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes and you need only answer the questions you choose.

Here is our research focus:

Guidelines and Instructions for Applying for CSAC Professional Development Funding for FY 2025

The Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) is pleased to announce that FY2025 funding has been made available to assist Civil Service Employees (CS) at UIS with professional development. Any CS employee employed with a 50% (minimum) appointment may apply for up to $1,200 to use toward any aspect of past or future professional development occurring during the 2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).

Friday, September 27, 2024

Presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society