Welcome to the University of Illinois Springfield. Use the links below to read the chancellor's welcome message and to learn more about our great university. Dr. Ringeisen's name is pronounced RING-eye-zin).

Current Remarks:

• Read the text of the Chancellor's remarks to the Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 10, 2009

"The University of Illinois Springfield is committed to excellence in a learning environment enriched by diverse experiences, culture and perspectives.  Dedication to diversity is part of the fabric of the university and integral to its vision of becoming one of the best small public liberal arts universities in the nation." Chancellor Richard Ringeisen

• Welcome message
• Watch my Chancellor's Chat TV show
  
  
• Biography
• Presentations, speeches and remarks
• Chancellor's newsletter
  
  
• Report on sexual orientation and gender
  • Chancellor's statement in support of the LGBTQ community at UIS
• UIS Strategic Plan
• UIS Administration

• Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
• The Chamber's Q5 Initiative

• Convocation 2009: Read the chancellor's remarks and view his slide presentation
  
  
• April 7, 2009: Email to faculty, UIS Athletics - A response.
  (This email was sent to faculty and then widely distributed.)
  
  
• February 11, 2009: A Message from the Presidents and Chancellors of Public Universities in Illinois to the People of Illinois.
  
  
• January 16, 2009: Read Chancellor Ringeisen's remarks regarding current budget challenges.