Welcome to the University of Illinois at Springfield. The Division of Student Affairs and Administrative Services is happy to welcome you to our campus community. Students and their support systems will find UIS as a campus dedicated to high-quality education with opportunities for integrating academic and curricular experiences. The college experience provides not only formal education, but also time to explore and meet new people, and to become a leader in your new community. We hope you will find value in the many enriching social, cultural, and intellectual opportunities available here at UIS.
This is an exciting occasion for you to become a member of a unique
community of learners. You will interact with excellent
and diverse faculty, staff, and students who will challenge you to achieve
high expectations. Education is an active and lifelong process. I encourage
you to use your time at UIS to pursue scholarly
and student life activities and get involved with the life of the campus.
Engage actively in critical thinking and analysis, practical and professional
experiences, and campus social and cultural activities. Participate
in student organizations and pursue student leadership opportunities.
Take advantage of the various resources available to assist you in achieving
academic and personal success at UIS.
In particular, on behalf of the dedicated staff in student affairs, I would like to extend an invitation to you to visit our offices and meet us. We are here to support you! We are pleased that UIS may be your college of choice. Students and their support systems are an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of this community, and we want your participation. We look forward to supporting you and challenging you as you fulfill your academic dreams at UIS. We know your campus experience will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Best wishes and every success to you,
Dr. L. Christopher Miller
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
and Administrative Affairs
Student Affairs strives to attract, to enroll, to educate, to serve students, and to produce graduates who are fully prepared to be outstanding contributors to and enlightened citizens within their communities and the larger global society.
Committed to inspiring, educating, and supporting students in their efforts to excel personally and academically, students who have integrity and a strong commitment to build a just and equitable world for all people, Student Affairs supports the UIS educational mission. We support the faculty and staff who work to produce graduates who write, speak, and think critically and who are skilled and knowledgeable. We help students to develop healthy individual personalities and supportive community identities, placing high value on students' abilities to learn and to thrive independently and interdependently. At UIS we emphasize the appreciation of diverse perspectives, ethical leadership, and commitment to life long civic engagement and social justice. Service is the core philosophy that empowers and drives our staff and our intent to provide the best possible programs to enable students to accomplish their dreams and to realize success as expressed in the Student Affairs theme: “Developing Future Leaders and Preparing Today's Enlightened and Engaged Citizens”
Excellent Service
Holding our programs and staff to excellence in all that we do, Student Affairs respectfully supports students, faculty, staff, and parents with professional care. Our programs, services, and facilities assist students in their transition to campus life and helps them to navigate and complete the college experience and to derive the greatest value and pleasure from their time at UIS.
Student Development
Our staff of professionals is committed to the enhancement of student leadership and the cultivation of their civic engagement as citizens. Student Affairs directly supports students' life long development of personal, academic, and social skills.
Building Community
Our strong community partnerships and deep involvement actively engages students and faculty in the larger social system and promotes service learning, social justice and civic engagement. We offer a safe, open, welcoming community that nurtures healthy personal development and a sense of belonging to everyone in the campus community.
Diversity
We work to attract, to hire, and to retain students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. Our goal is a rich multicultural environment. Student Affairs emphasizes to its students and staff a diverse, tolerant campus community.
Organizational & Professional Development
The Student Affairs staff exhibits the values we hope students will exhibit. Our staff learns constantly as we serve and works collaboratively with students and colleagues to achieve a shared vision.
