Employee Development Series: Workers' Compensation
The first session of the 2026 Employee Development Series will be Workers' Compensation presented by Courtney Montgomery from System Office.
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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 meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the plan including that they have satisfied the retirement age and service requirements under the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (“SURS”) prior to August 15, 2026 and who have not provided a written notice of resignation or intent to retire from UIS prior to the Plan Effective Date.
2025 Employee Holiday Party
All faculty and staff are invited to a Holiday Party from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 18, in the Student Union Ballroom. There will be music, drinks, and appetizers to celebrate the season. Release time will be in effect for this event.
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Employee Development Series: De-Escalation Training, Supervisor Development Day Recap, 2025 UIS University Experience Survey, Cybersecurity Training Due, and don't forget to save the date for the holiday party.
Dear colleagues —
Join us for two open forums featuring candidates for the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management position:
- Monday, November 3 at 3:00 PM
- Thursday, November 6 at 3:00 PM
Both sessions will take place in Brookens Auditorium.
To Employees Served by the State Universities Civil Service System:
We are issuing a retraction of the previously distributed notice regarding the upcoming election for the State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee (SUCSAC).
As a University of Illinois employee, you are required to complete ethics training on an annual basis. This year's course focuses on relevant issues and events as they relate to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, Illinois Executive Order 15-09 and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
The training is available until 5:00 PM Central Time on October 31, 2025.
Human Resources Newsletter
October 2025