Building Closure and Remote Operations Information for Summer 2026
Starting May 11, 2026, the UIS Public Affairs Center will temporarily close due to major plumbing work that requires a full building water shutdown. The Center for State Policy and Leadership will be operating remotely until further notice and staff will not be able to meet with walk-in visitors. If you need assistance, please email us at cspl@uis.edu or call 217-206-6576 and leave a voicemail. All voicemail messages will be delivered by email. You may also refer to our CSPL Staff Directory if you need to get in touch with a specific person.
The Center for State Policy and Leadership promotes evidence-based policy and practice in the public sector.
This Center’s mission is carried out through research that informs public decisions and understanding; internships, training programs, and applied problem solving that strengthens public leadership; and journalism that educates and engages citizens in public affairs. The Center:
- Researches, evaluates, and helps form effective public policy,
- Educates citizens on public affairs issues, and
- Provides leadership and professional development programs.
The CSPL Office is currently unavailable to meet with walk-in visitors. To meet with a member of the team, please email cspl@uis.edu.
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Aug 17, 2021
UIS and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Speaker Series to discuss criminal justice reform and police accountability
The University of Illinois Springfield and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Speaker Series will discuss “Tackling Criminal Justice…