Online Student Support

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Flexible Online Learning

Studying online at CHST means you learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support. Leveraging our advanced Learning Management System (Canvas), you can effortlessly stay on track with your studies, whether you’re streaming a lecture on-demand or participating in an interactive online seminar during your commute. At CHST, we bring the classroom to you, wherever you are.

Supportive online learning community

It’s easy to access student support when you study online with CHST. Even when you’re studying at night and on weekends, you can connect to IT, library, academic, and health and wellbeing support.

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Brookens Library is excited to welcome distance students to use our services and resources! We are here to help you succeed in your coursework and research.

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The Learning Hub provides free academic support services to currently enrolled UIS online students.

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ITS Client Services is the primary point of contact for technology questions, problems, and issues.

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The Office of Disability Services is here to ensure students with disabilities receive the academic accommodations needed for their success in the classroom.

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The Diversity Center is a cultural, educational, and social entity on campus to represent and advocate for the concerns and challenges of all students.

UIS Counselling Center

The Counseling Center provides counseling, outreach and psychological consultation to UIS students. ULifeline is your online resource for college mental health.

Online Coordinators

At CHST, our Online Program Coordinators are dedicated guardians of your online educational journey, ensuring you not only succeed but also feel heard and supported every step of the way.

Navigating Your Online Academic Path

Our approach includes guiding you from enrollment to graduation, representing online students' needs, facilitating communication with faculty, advocating for you in administrative matters, and providing support through academic or personal challenges.

Meet our Online Coordinators

Tung Nguyen

Tung Nguyen, Data Analytics

Email: tnguy2@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-8338
Office: BRK 388 Dr. Nguyen is a professor of mathematics and coordinates our Online Master’s in Data Analytics program.

Jennifer Berry

Jennifer Berry, Computer Science and Information Security Systems

Email: jberr1@uis.edu
Telephone: 217-206-7429
Office: UHB 3105

Hei-Chi Chan

Dr. Hei-Chi Chan

Email: mat@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-8405

Dr. Chan is a professor of mathematics and supports our Online Bachelor's in Mathematical Sciences Program.

Esther Adewusi

Esther Adewusi, Public Health and Environmental Science

Email: eadew2@uis.edu

Phone: 217-206-8716 Office: HSB 314

Robin Vansacik

Robin Vansacik, Psychology

Email: rvans3@uis.edu

Phone: 217-206-6695

Office: TBD

Learn how to get started in our online programs with other online student resources provided by the University.

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Virtual Comment Box

At CHST, we're dedicated to providing personal attention to all our students, whether on campus, online, or in various academic stages. We value your experience and insights and encourage you to share feedback through our virtual comment box. Your input helps us enhance the CHST experience and is vital in shaping our community and services.