The Division of Academic Affairs advances UIS’ academic mission by integrating high-quality teaching, strategic planning, student success, research, and institutional effectiveness. We serve students, faculty, and staff through inclusive engagement and data-informed leadership that fosters innovation and excellence.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost
The VCAA/Provost oversees academic policy and priorities, ensures the quality of the faculty and student body, and helps to maintain educational excellence.
The VCAA/Provost reports to the Chancellor and serves as the university’s chief academic officer. He provides leadership for mission-driven academic and co-curricular endeavors and functions, coordinates academic affairs initiatives and programs with other university divisions, directs activities surrounding the implementation and achievement of the academic mission, and coordinates planning activities for the Division of Academic Affairs. The VCAA/Provost serves as the chief administrative officer of the university in the Chancellor's absence.
The Division of Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield comprises the four academic colleges: College of Business and Management, College of Health, Science and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and College of Public Affairs and Education, as well as Library and the Center for State Policy and Leadership. The division also includes the Center for Academic Success and Advising; Center for Lincoln Studies, Graduate Education; Graduate Assistantships; Information Technology Services; Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning; Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Research and Innovation, Sangamon Experience, and Undergraduate Education.
News
Sep 28, 2023
UIS Associate Professor Shipra Gupta named the 2023 University Scholar
Shipra Gupta, an associate professor of marketing in the Department of Management, Marketing and Operations at the University of Illinois Springfield, has…
Aug 30, 2023
Message from the VCAA/Provost: Notice of Applications for Faculty Tenure and Reappointment
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the…
Aug 30, 2023
Academic Affairs Newsletter - August 2023
Provost’s welcome
Welcome to the new academic year. For those new to UIS, like me, welcome! For those who are returning after what I hope was a…
Aug 18, 2023
University of Illinois Springfield announces 15 new faculty appointments
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced 15 new faculty appointments. Three faculty members will teach in the College of Business and Management;…
Jul 24, 2023
Message from the VCAA/Provost: Reappointment of Faculty with Probationary Status
Dear Colleagues and Students:
I am pleased to announce the following faculty members have been recommended for reappointment, in accordance with the…
Jun 06, 2023
Brandon E. Schwab named the new UIS Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Brandon E. Schwab has been named the new vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at the University of Illinois Springfield. He will serve as vice…
Apr 21, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 4.17.23-4.21.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The Faculty Honors Reception was the impressive activity this week—where we honored colleagues who have been recommended for…
Apr 17, 2023
UIS faculty members receive awards for teaching, excellence and service
The University of Illinois Springfield held a Faculty Honors Reception on Monday, April 17, 2023. Chancellor Janet Gooch and Interim Vice…
