12.21.21

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff –

As we learn more about the trajectory of COVID-19 over the coming weeks, I want to urge each of you to take every step necessary to have a safe and healthy winter break. The UIS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and the Chancellor’s Cabinet will continue to monitor conditions and meet early in the new year to assess whether any additional mitigations should be implemented for Spring semester.

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The University of Illinois Springfield has seen a 30 percent increase in the number of students taking online winter accelerated courses. The courses started on Dec. 13 and last five weeks.

A total of 331 students are enrolled in winter accelerated courses in 2021, up from 254 students in 2020.

All of the 19 courses being offered are taught by full-time UIS faculty members. Accelerated courses provide students a unique opportunity to reach their educational goals faster.

Kenady Clayburn has not only been an outstanding EXR student, but she’s also been an engaged EXR student throughout her time at UIS. She gained much practical experience as she worked as a student lead for campus recreation, while also working as a rehab aide at Athletico. In addition, she served as a YMCA camp counselor during the summers.