UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Announcements
Nov 05, 2024
All University of Illinois System employees, including those holding 0% (unpaid) appointments, are mandated reporters under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA). The ANCRA legislation requires…
Nov 01, 2024
We’re excited to announce/remind you of an opportunity for our students and recent graduates to take part in short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Parker Dewey Micro-Internships.
Through these…
Nov 01, 2024
UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals program from the chamber, is planning a Leadership Conference for April 29, 2025 at the Memorial Learning Center…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Sep 17, 2024
9.17.24
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am happy to announce that Gabe Cagwin, PhD, will be the new vice chancellor for advancement at UIS, pending Board of Trustees approval. Gabe will serve as vice-chancellor designate until anticipated BOT…
Sep 16, 2024
9.16.24
Happy Monday, UIS:
Can you believe homecoming is next week? I’m looking forward to the Prairie Stars 5K, pep-rally block party, and supporting our Prairie Stars at the soccer and volleyball games. I encourage you all to get involved…
Sep 03, 2024
9.3.24
Happy Tuesday, UIS:
It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff Academic Year Kickoff and at New Student Convocation. In case you were unable to attend Kickoff…
News from the Provost
Oct 25, 2023
Academic Affairs News - October 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that we already are past the mid-point of fall semester and that some of you just submitted grades while others started second-half courses this…
Aug 30, 2023
Provost’s welcome
Welcome to the new academic year. For those new to UIS, like me, welcome! For those who are returning after what I hope was a restful and rejuvenating break, welcome back! We will be offering this update from the…
Aug 30, 2023
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the faculty scheduled for tenure review and second- or fourth-year reappointment review.…
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Employee Recognition
Jun 18, 2024
Brian Clevenger has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2024. He is the associate vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management.
His supervisor, Vicki Cook,…
Employee Events
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