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 4,600 students, with nearly 200 full-time faculty, more than 550 full-time staff and a budget of $135.5 million. Learn more about Chancellor Gooch.
Chancellor’s Staff
- Kelly Walraven, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, kwalr2@uis.edu
- Erica Michael, Financial Adviser, michael.erica@uis.edu
Mailing Address:
Office of the Chancellor
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
217-206-6634
Community and Governmental Relations
The Office of Community and Governmental Relations supports the Chancellor in cultivating and nurturing positive institutional connections with external communities and stakeholders, encompassing the business sector, community organizations, and local, state, county, and federal government entities.
Joan Sestak
Director of Community and Governmental Relations
sestak.joan@uis.edu
217-206-7794
Mailing Address:
Office of Community and Governmental Relations
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Strategic Communication
The Office of Strategic Communication advances the university’s visibility and reputation as a best-in-class public regional university and comprises the offices of Media Strategy, Marketing and Brand Strategy, Web and Digital Strategy and Campus Services.
Kelsea Gurski
Associate Chancellor for Strategic Communication and Chief of Staff to the Chancellor
kgurs2@uis.edu
217-206-7795
Mailing address:
Strategic Communication
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Legal Counsel
Wendy J. Smith, PH.D, J.D.
Campus Legal Counsel
University of Illinois Springfield
Office of University Counsel
(217)-300-1096 | wjs@uillinois.edu
legal.uillinois.edu
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.
Gabe Cagwin
Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Senior Vice President for the University of Illinois Foundation
gcagw@uis.edu
217-206-7822
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
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 Finance and Administration division 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, Access and Equal Opportunity Office, Public Safety, Purchasing, UIS Police and UIS Performing Arts Center.
Kenneth Kriz
Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
kkriz4@uis.edu
217-206-6572