7.10.23

Happy Monday, UIS!

I hope your Fourth of July holiday was enjoyable. I feel rejuvenated after spending last week with friends and family, and I am ready to take on a new week! 

6.30.23

Dear Students —

6.30.23

Dear Faculty & Staff —

Following President Killeen’s announcement on June 14, this message confirms the 4% merit-based salary program for the 2023-24 academic year. The 4% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the discretion of the unit head. Each division head will identify the unit head for each area based on operational responsibility. 

6.28.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of Health, Science and Technology, pending Board of Trustees approval. His two-year appointment will begin July 1.

6.12.23

Happy Monday!

6.6.23

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Schwab will serve as provost-designate until formal approval by the Board of Trustees. His first day at UIS will be July 17.

6.5.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She will serve as dean-designate until formal approval by the Board of Trustees and is expected to start in her new role July 1.

5.15.23

Good afternoon,

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.