points of pride
Faculty commitment to the student
The classroom is where our faculty shine. One such professor is Richard Judd who says of his goal in the classroom: “My job is to facilitate learning. I try as best I can to help students … I want them to learn. What does that take? I will do whatever it takes to keep a live, vibrant environment.” The faculty bring to the classroom many years of real world experience and strong educational backgrounds. Our professors hold advanced degrees from such institutions as Indiana University, St. Louis University, Tulane University, University of Arkansas, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Mississippi, and the University of Pittsburg. Teaching excellence is the number one priority for business faculty, and they use a blend of teaching styles that include lectures, case studies, computer based simulation, and team based projects.
Opportunities for real world experience
Internship opportunities are available through the UIS' Applied Study Term . ASTs enable students to integrate classroom studies with practical experience and earn credit at the same time. For students who have not worked in their field of interest, the Applied Study Term is a chance to get valuable experience and to make contacts that may help in finding employment. Students who are already employed in their chosen career field can take advantage of the AST requirement to gain new responsibilities or to explore related options. Students may complete an AST in their career workplace, provided they take on new or additional responsibilities or work in a different area from their regular employment.
Contact the AST Office at (217) 206-6640 or
Placements during the 09-10 academic year include:
182nd Airlift Wing/Security Forces Squadron
6 Sigma Team for Caterpillar
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
ADM
AFLAC
Ameren Cilco
Athens State Bank
Avanti! Gift Boutique
BKD, LLP
Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois
Bureau Communications
Caterpillar Incorporated
CCB Credit Services
CEFCU
Central Community Church of God
Chico's FAS, Inc.
City of Springfield, Office of Public Works, Waste and Recycling
Coca-Cola
Comfort Suites Department
Contract Ministries
Corporate and Endowment Solutions, Inc. (CES Inc.)
CVS/Caremark
Design Ideas, Inc.
DSM Desotech
Eck, Shafer, & Punke, LLP
Evans Construction Company
Family Video (MIT) Manager in Training
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Springfield Division
Federal Companies
Fit Club North
Franklin Bank
Full Service Insurance Agency, Inc.
GE CDF
Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
Grainger
Greater Peoria Family YMCA
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Grove Creek Farm
Hampton Inn
Health Hero Network
Heart of America Restaurants: Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Heartland Credit Union
Heather's Dance Centre
Home Builders Association of Illinois
Illini Country Club
Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators
Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services, Bureau of Collections
Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services, Inspector
General, Bureau of Infomation Technology
Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services, Medical Eligibility
Illinois Department of Public Health Minority Health Services
Illinois Manufacturer’s Association
Illinois National Bank
Illinois Office of the Auditor General
Illinois Secretary of State
Isringhausen
J. Crew Corporation
K Design Photograhy
Ketterman Communications
Kiku
Komatsu America Corporation
L & F Electric, Inc.
Laketown Animal Hospital
Law Offices of Mark A. Wells
Lighthouse Financial & Consulting Services, LLC
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
LPGA State Farm Classic
Market Research Group
Memorial Health Systems
Memorial Medical Center
Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois
Methodist Medical Center Peoria
Midwest Steals and Deals
Mossville Caterpillar Facility
National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., IL Chapter
National Investment Advisors, Inc.
New Mission Systems International
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Novanis Enterprise Solutins
NSWC Dahlgren
Peoria Production Shop
Premier Air Center
Priceless Memories
Quail Creek Country Club
Regional Institute for Community Policing
Rogers HR Consulting
Sequoia Consulting Group
South Side Country Club
Springfield Lawn Barber
Springfield Park District
Springfield Urban League, Inc.
State Bank of Lincoln
State Farm Insurance Company
The First National Bank in Tremont
United Cerebral Palsy
UIS Athletics Program
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
UIS Tech Support
US Cellular
Washington Construction
Washington Equipment Company
Wells Fargo
Western Illinois Chapter Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
Westpac (NZ) LTD
Williamsville State Bank & Trust
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Young Professionals of Chicago
