Who We are at CHST?
Shaping the Future in Health, Science, and Technology
Launched in the Academic Year 2022-23, the College of Health, Science, and Technology (CHST) at the University of Illinois Springfield represents a new chapter in academic excellence and innovation. Formed through a strategic campus-wide reorganization, CHST is dedicated to elevating the university's impact in the vital fields of health, science, and technology.
Guiding Principles
Vision
Together, we’re constructing a future where UIS stands synonymous with transformative impact in health science and technology.
Mission
The College of Health, Science, and Technology fosters a community of students, faculty, and staff committed to excellence in student-centered science education and training. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive scientific community that values collaboration, excellence in teaching and learning, student and faculty research, and strong linkages between foundational sciences and their application.
Strategic Anchor
In a higher education landscape where many feel like they are just a number, the College of Health, Science and Technology chooses a different path by focusing on the individual. Our dedication to personalized attention sets us apart, creating an environment where faculty, staff, and students are valued as unique contributors to meaningful work. Together, we are advancing knowledge and making a deliberate and lasting impact on the world.
Our Cultural Statement
Explore our commitment to transparency, professionalism, and psychological safety by downloading our Cultural Statement. Join us in embracing these values that are central to our community at CHST.
More Information
As CHST continues to grow, our commitment to personal attention, cutting-edge research, and meaningful community engagement remains unwavering. For more information, we invite you to look at our most recent
Message from the Interim Dean
Welcome to the College of Health, Science, and Technology (CHST) at the University of Illinois Springfield. As the interim Dean of this vibrant and pioneering college, I am honored to lead a team at the forefront of the 4th industrial revolution, a time marked by remarkable advancements in technology and innovation.
At CHST, we are privileged to have an outstanding faculty and staff who are leaders in their respective fields and deeply committed to student success. They embody the cutting-edge advancements that will shape the future while also nurturing the dreams and aspirations of our students. Our focus is not only on academic excellence but also on making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community.
Our academic programs are designed to blend seamlessly with the latest research, ensuring that our students are always at the cusp of new knowledge and discoveries. But more than that, we believe in personalized attention. We understand that each student's journey is unique, and we are committed to supporting every step of their path with care and guidance.
UIS, Springfield, Illinois, and beyond – watch out! We are on our way to achieving big, bold things. Our work here will not just be felt in the immediate future but will resonate for generations to come.
Join us as we forge ahead, creating a future that is bright, innovative, and filled with possibilities. At CHST, we are more than a college; we are a community of dreamers, doers, and innovators committed to making a lasting impact in the world.
Welcome aboard!
Travis Bland, PhD