Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, UIS!
8.19.22
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year! Classes begin today, and our campus is buzzing with renewed energy...
Ago 15, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Join me for a townhall meeting Aug. 19
8.15.22
Dear UIS Colleagues —
I invite you to join me and other members of the UIS leadership team from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, as we kick off...
Ago 08, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for Aug. 8, 2022
8.8.22
Hello, UIS—
I can hardly believe that next week marks the beginning of fall semester with move-in and the first day of classes. I look...
Ago 03, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Fall 2022 COVID-19 Requirements
8.3.22
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am writing to confirm our COVID-19 requirements for Fall 2022. For the past two years, UIS has been...
Jul 26, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS COVID-19 Decisions for Fall 2022
7.26.22
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Today, the UI System shared its COVID-19 requirements for the Fall 2022 semester. UIS supports this approach...
Jul 25, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for July 25, 2022
Hello, UIS —
In three weeks, we’ll welcome students back to campus—can you believe it? Summer has flown by, but I know we’ll all be ready for campus to...
Jul 25, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Faculty Tenure and Promotion
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 21, 2022, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois Board of...
Jul 19, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Information on merit-based salary program
Dear Colleagues —
On June 1, President Killeen announced a 3.5 percent, merit-based salary program for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Similar to...
Jul 11, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for July 11, 2022
Hello, UIS—
Thank you for your warm welcome during my first full week on the job as your new Chancellor. I’m honored to follow such a smart and caring...
Jul 06, 2022
Janet L. Gooch: It's an honor to take on the role as UIS chancellor
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet Gooch. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on July 3, 2022...
Jul 05, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: An honor to join you
7.5.22
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff —
It is my great honor to begin my work as your new UIS Chancellor. Last week, I worked alongside interim Chancellor...
Jun 30, 2022
Message from the Chancellor Whitney: Goodbye, and thank you
6.30.22
Dear Colleagues,
This is my last email to you as Chancellor, and I must first simply say THANK YOU.
Thank you for the opportunity to lead UIS...
Jun 27, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for June 27, 2022
6.27.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that today is my last Monday as your interim chancellor. Chancellor Designee Janet L....
Jun 14, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for June 14, 2022
6.14.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
New Student Orientation is in full swing, and if you are on campus this summer, I hope you get a chance to get...
Mayo 31, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter May 31, 2022
5.31.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
I hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend, and maybe even got the chance to catch some Prairie Stars...
Mayo 25, 2022
UIS Perspectives: It has been an incredibly fulfilling two years
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May...
Mayo 20, 2022
Chancellor Whitney's Board of Trustees Comments, May 2022
Karen Whitney BOT Remarks | 5.13.22
Good morning.
In the 22 months I have been with UIS serving as the Interim Chancellor, I am thrilled to share with...
Mayo 16, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for May 16, 2022
5.16.22
Dear Colleagues:
We made it! Knowing the Class of 2022 has walked across the commencement stage should give us all a profound...
Mayo 03, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for May 2, 2022
5.2.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
What a beautiful time to be on campus! Not only are our grounds in bloom, the community garden has been planted...
Abr 18, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for April 18, 2022
Dear UIS Colleagues —
It is National Volunteer Month, and I am always excited to see how dedicated our university is to serving the community and each...
Abr 04, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for April 4, 2022
4.4.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
Spring is off to a great start at UIS. We signed a new transfer admission agreement with Illinois Central College to...