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...
Mar 23, 2022
A Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for two years of being United in Safety
3.23.22
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:
Two years ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of our world, we found ourselves experiencing a...
Mar 22, 2022
Janet L. Gooch named chancellor at University of Illinois Springfield
Janet L. Gooch, the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Truman State University, an accomplished higher education leader and educator...
Mar 21, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for March 21, 2022
3.21.22
Dear UIS Colleagues –
Happy second official day of spring! I hope you had an enjoyable spring break; whether you spent some...
Mar 07, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for March 7, 2022
3.7.22
Dear UIS Colleagues –
I hope you were able to join the campus community Friday for a moment of silence for those fighting for...
Feb 22, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for Feb.21, 2022
2.21.22
Good morning, UIS Colleagues –
We are officially one month away from the first day of spring. That is certainly something to...
Feb 10, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS face-covering requirements remain in effect
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:
Yesterday, Gov. Pritzker outlined his plan for lifting indoor mask requirements in Illinois effective Feb. 28, except for...
Feb 07, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for Feb. 7, 2022
2.7.22
Dear Colleagues –
It is hard to believe we are officially midway through winter. The snow on campus is beautiful. Many thanks to everyone who...
Feb 03, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements Effective Feb. 14
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues –
Thank you for helping us start the Spring 2022 semester United in Safety. I cannot adequately express just how...