Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.
Newsletters
Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to the past year's Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:
Meet New Full-Time Faculty
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News
Mar 17, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 3.13.23-3.17.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Multiple consultations were held regarding the Huron Consultants’ report and the Union’s recommendations on that report. The final…
Mar 10, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 3.6.23-3.10.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Forty proposals were received for the UIS Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) with fifteen for curriculum revitalization; sixteen for…
Mar 03, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.27.23-3.3.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
This was a short week for me here on the UIS campus. I was at home in Michigan on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for personal…
Feb 24, 2023
Three UIS faculty accepted into COPLAC’s Beard Leadership Circle
Three University of Illinois Springfield faculty have been accepted into the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) Beard Leadership Circle to…
Feb 24, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.20.23-2.24.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
This week had notable recognitions occur: three UIS professors were selected for the COPLAC Beard Leadership program – Associate…
Feb 17, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.13.23-2.17.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
At the Cabinet meeting this week, Chancellor Gooch offered a deep expression of gratitude for the work and presence of so many…
