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Nov 28, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.28.22

11.28.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’...

Nov 23, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Enrollment Management Town Hall on Nov. 30

11.23.22 Dear Faculty and Staff: Please mark your calendars to attend a town hall about our university’s approach to enrollment management from 3 to 4 p...

Nov 21, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement

11.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online,...

Nov 14, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.14.22

11.14.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my...

Oct 31, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.31.22

10.31.22 Good morning, colleagues: The final day of October is here — it’s been a “treat” to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus...

Oct 27, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Listening Sessions on Campus Culture

10.27.22 Dear Colleagues — A critical way we contribute to our mission at UIS is helping our faculty and staff feel supported in their work and...