Chancellor’s Award for Recognizing Excellence in Civil Service (CARE in Civil Service)
This award, established jointly by the chancellor and the Civil Service Advisory Council, will serve to recognize the exceptional work of all civil service employees and will honor one employee each year. The recipient receives $500 and an additional $500 to donate to the campus organization of his/her choice.
CARE Award News
Dave Antoine receives first annual CARE Award
Pat Austin receives second annual CARE Award
Civil Service Appreciation Day
A day each year in which the UIS community formally recognizes the hard work and dedication of these important staff members. In 2008 this was observed on September 18th. Activities included a luncheon hosted by the Chancellor and free sporting event tickets from the Chancellor to employees. Included on this day was a scavenger hunt, Civil Service Question and Answer Session, and door prizes were given to employees.
Staff Scholarship Silent Auction
The major fundraising event for the Staff Scholarship. Any academic professional or civil service permanent employee who has worked at UIS at least six months, an eligible employee's spouse or children enrolled at UIS may apply for the staff scholarship. Retirees who worked at UIS for at least seven years as well as their spouses and children, children and the spouse of a deceased UIS employee with seven years of UIS employment , and employees of related agencies housed on the UIS campus are also eligible for this scholarship. The auction is held annually in the Spring semester. All monies raised go to fund the Staff Scholarship.
