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

Explore archived new faculty introductions 2008 forward

News

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Feb 11, 2025
Important: Final access to historical course evaluation student comments
Dear Colleagues, As we complete the transition to our new Course Survey App (launched Intersession 2024-25), we want to let you know of an important…
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Jan 29, 2025
Academic Affairs Newsletter - January-February 2025
From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, I start this month’s newsletter with a bit of enrollment news now that we have passed 10th-day census. We are…
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Jan 27, 2025
Spring 2025 ECCE Speaker Series Event Schedule
The Office of Undergraduate Education is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series event schedule.…
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Dec 03, 2024
Academic Affairs Newsletter - December 2024
From Provost Schwab I am watching the snow fall for the first time this season and appreciating how our lovely campus changes appearance throughout the…
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Nov 05, 2024
Academic Affairs Newsletter - November 2024
From Provost Schwab I write this month’s note while listening to the wind and rain outside, watching the falling leaves, and thinking about what might come…
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Oct 17, 2024
Good Idea Fund (GIF) Awards Announced
The Provost's Leadership Team is pleased to announce 12 of 23 Good Idea Fund (GIF) proposals submitted for AY 24-25 have been awarded full or partial funding…
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Sep 11, 2024
University Scholars Award Luncheon - September 30
UIS faculty and staff are invited to honor this year's recipient of the prestigious University Scholars Award on Monday, September 30, in the Student Union…
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Sep 10, 2024
Good Idea Fund Applications Accepted through Oct. 1
Good Idea Fund Do you have a Good Idea that could help make a positive difference for UIS? We are pleased to announce the availability again this year of…