The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois, and is governed by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

UIS leadership includes six divisions:

Chancellor's Division

Janet Gooch
Janet L. Gooch

Janet L. Gooch
Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield and Vice President for the University of Illinois System

Janet L. Gooch became chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield on July 1, 2022. Gooch leads a university that serves more than 4,000 students, with 201 full-time faculty, 500 full-time staff and an operating budget of $90.5 million.

Chancellor’s Staff

Joan Sestak
Joan Sestak

Contact

  • Chancellor’s Office Phone: (217) 206-6634
  • Fax: (217) 206-6511

Mailing Address:
Office of the Chancellor
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Public Affairs

Kelsea Gurski
Kelsea Gurski

The Office of Public Affairs advances the university’s visibility and reputation as a best-in-class public regional university and manages Campus Relations.

Kelsea Gurski
Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs
kgurs2@uis.edu
(217) 206-7795

Mailing address:
Public Affairs
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Springfield Campus Legal Counsel

Rhonda Perry
Rhonda R. Perry

Rhonda R. Perry
Campus Legal Counsel/Associate University Counsel
uislegalcounsel@uillinois.edu
(217) 206-7796

Mailing address:
UIS Legal Counsel
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Advancement Division

The Division of Advancement, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Foundation, raises private support through contributions from alumni, friends, corporations, associations, private foundations and other sources.

Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber

Jeff Lorber
Vice Chancellor for Advancement and University of Illinois Foundation Senior Vice President
jlorber@uis.edu
(217) 206-6058

Mailing address:
Division of Advancement
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 591
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Academic Affairs Division

The Academic Affairs division coordinates campus operations and activities surrounding the implementation and achievement of the campus’ academic mission.

Brandon Schwab

Brandon Schwab
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
bschw@uis.edu
217-206-6614

Mailing address:
Academic Affairs
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 525
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Student Affairs Division

The Student Affairs division coordinates student life including intramural athletics, student organizations, and cultural attractions. Support services add convenience, from housing to health care to computer labs.

Jamarco Clark

Jamarco Clark
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
jclar77@uis.edu
217-206-6581

Mailing address:
Student Affairs
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS FRH 171
Springfield, IL 62703-5407

Enrollment and Retention Management Division

Vickie Cook
Vickie Cook

The Enrollment and Retention Management Division is responsible for the recruitment, admission, financial aid, records/registration and retention functions of the university.

Vickie Cook
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management
vcook02s@uis.edu
217-206-8660

Mailing address:
Enrollment and Retention Management
One University Plaza, UHB 1071
Springfield, IL 62703

Kenneth Kriz
Kenneth Kriz

Finance and Administration Division

The Division of Finance and Administration is responsible for developing and executing the campus budget and monitoring the campus’ financial health. The following units are in the Division: Budget and Financial Analysis, Facilities and Services, Grants and Contracts, Human Resources (including the Access and Equal Opportunity Office), Public Safety, Purchasing, and UIS Performing Arts Center.

Kenneth Kriz
Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
kkriz4@uis.edu