Message from the Chancellor: Travis Bland Named Interim CHST Dean Designate
6.28.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of...
Jun 12, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.12.23
6.12.23
Happy Monday!
We’re well into a beautiful season of summer weather, and we’ve already welcomed some fawns and other newcomers to UIS. I remember...
Jun 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Brandon Schwab Named UIS Provost
6.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for...
Jun 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Miriam Wallace Named CLASS Dean
6.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and...
Mayo 12, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a great academic year!
5.12.23
Dear Colleagues:
Happy Friday — our last day before UIS Commencement!
Thank you for a wonderful 2022-23 academic year and for ALL you have...
Mayo 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Dr. Ken Kriz named Interim VCFA Designate
5.9.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth Kriz, University of Illinois Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and...
Mayo 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Appointment
5.9.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Cecilia Cornell will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost,...
Mayo 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Information Session on Budget Appropriation, May 12
5.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff:
Next Friday, May 12, I am hosting an information session in the Studio Theatre and by Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. for faculty...
Mayo 04, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: CHST Dean Search Update
5.4.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Following our comprehensive search for the College of Health, Science and Technology dean position, I have decided not...
Mayo 03, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Jamarco Clark named UIS VSCA Designate
5.3.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am thrilled to share that Dr. Jamarco Clark has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (...
Mayo 01, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.1.23
5.1.23
Good morning,
We have made it to May! Very soon, we will be celebrating the achievements of our wonderful graduates during our May 13...
Mayo 01, 2023
Honorary Degree Reception - Join Us May 11!
Chancellor Janet Gooch
requests the pleasure of your company
at a reception in honor of
Raymond Schroeder
2023 Recipient of the University of...
Abr 27, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost News
4.27.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it,...
Abr 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder! Encourage Students to Take the UIS Commencement Survey
4.20.23
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –
Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are...
Abr 18, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Listening Circle, Action Planning Opportunities Next Week
4.18.23
Dear UIS Community:
Next week, as part of our Belonging, Dignity and Justice efforts and in response to recent camps events, UIS will host Kevin...
Abr 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Student Commencement Survey
4.17.23
Dear UIS Students –
Commencement is one of the most memorable days of a student’s college experience, and as your chancellor, I want to be sure...
Abr 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.17.23
4.17.23
Good morning,
We are certainly in our “busy season” at UIS, with lots of exciting end-of-term activities, Springfest and final steps with most...
Abr 03, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.3.23
4.3.23
Good morning,
It was an honor last week to host the Board of Trustees meeting on the UIS campus — the first time the board has met in Springfield...
Mar 31, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Notice of Faculty with Approved Sabbaticals-AY2023-2024
3.31.2023
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during...
Mar 23, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Student Affairs Leadership Announcement
3.23.23
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
This week, Ann Comerford offered her resignation in the role of Interim Vice Chancellor for Student...
Mar 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.20.23
3.20.23
Good afternoon, colleagues:
I hope everyone enjoyed a slower pace during last week’s spring recess and is ready to welcome back our students for...