5.12.23

Dear Colleagues:

Happy Friday — our last day before UIS Commencement!

Thank you for a wonderful 2022-23 academic year and for ALL you have done to serve our students, both in and out of the classroom, to help them meet their academic and personal goals. I know those of us watching our newest wave of UIS graduates walk across the commencement stage tomorrow will be filled with immense pride.

5.9.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. Cecilia Cornell will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, effective immediately. While the search for our permanent provost proceeds on schedule, Dr. Cornell will provide leadership over the Academic Affairs division until our selected candidate begins their appointment.

5.9.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth Kriz, University of Illinois Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Institute for Illinois Public Finance, has been appointed UIS interim Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration (Designate) effective May 16. Dr. Kriz will serve as interim VCFA, pending Board of Trustees approval, for a two-year term.

5.5.23

Dear Faculty and Staff:

Next Friday, May 12, I am hosting an information session in the Studio Theatre and by Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. for faculty and staff who want to learn more about the appropriation process for our university’s budget. Paul Ellinger, vice president/chief financial officer and comptroller of the University of Illinois System, will be our featured presenter. The Zoom link is https://uis.zoom.us/j/84434731768?pwd=S3dTYlJkdlRkNCtRV1VOS0xUN2lNUT09.

5.4.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

Following our comprehensive search for the College of Health, Science and Technology dean position, I have decided not to offer the position to either of the two finalists presented for consideration. While it is disappointing that this search did not yield a successful candidate, I believe it is in the university’s best interest to pursue a new search in the future.

5.3.23

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

I am thrilled to share that Dr. Jamarco Clark has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (Designate), pending Board of Trustees approval later this month. Dr. Clark’s first day at UIS will be June 12.

5.1.23

Good morning,

We have made it to May! Very soon, we will be celebrating the achievements of our wonderful graduates during our May 13 commencement ceremony. I hope everyone enjoys these next two weeks as we recognize and honor our students’ hard work, while juggling our busy end-of-semester responsibilities.

4.27.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it, effective immediately. I thank Dr. Delene for her service to our university.

As you know, we are in the final stages of our search for our permanent provost. I will announce an interim plan soon.

Thank you,

Janet

Janet L. Gooch, PhD

Chancellor

University of Illinois Springfield

4.20.23

Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –

Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are critically important to help us make an informed decision about the future location of commencement and other details that go into making this a special day for our graduates.

4.18.23

Dear UIS Community:

Next week, as part of our Belonging, Dignity and Justice efforts and in response to recent camps events, UIS will host Kevin Jones, a restorative practices expert who provides training and support to educational institutions. Kevin holds a master’s degree in restorative practices and provides training and coaching nationally and internationally.