Chancellor's Division
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
- Kelly Walraven, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, kwalr2@uis.edu
- Joan Sestak, Director of Community and Governmental Relations, sestak.joan@uis.edu
- Erica Michael, Financial Adviser, michael.erica@uis.edu

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
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 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
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
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
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
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

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