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
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…
Apr 14, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 4.10.23-4.14.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Items discussed in the Chancellor’s Cabinet meeting included completion of the campus listening sessions; de-escalation training…
Apr 07, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 4.3.23-4.7.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Final candidates for the CHST dean position were present on campus early this week. Their campus visits were encouraging to…
Apr 06, 2023
Five faculty projects will receive program assessment grants for the 2023-2024 academic year
The University of Illinois Springfield Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the Campus Senate Committee on the Assessment of Student Learning, is…
Apr 03, 2023
CHST Dean Finalist Forums - April 3 and April 5
The UIS community is invited to presentations by our two College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST) Inaugural Dean finalists on April 3 and April 5.…
Mar 31, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 3.27.23-3.31.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The week began with a review of UIS laboratory environmental and safety reports to ensure compliance with safety protocols. There…
Mar 24, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 3.20.23-3.24.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The “call” for faculty position requests for employment to begin fall of 2024 has been issued to deans and chairs. Requests for…
