A service-learning immersion course involves students becoming fully immersed in a service experience for a period of time. In the past, UIS students enrolled in the immersion course and earned credit for the alternative spring break service trip.

Service-Learning courses can be registered for at the same time that you register for your other classes. However, if you plan on completing your service hours where you would be working directly with children or vulnerable populations, you need to start a month or more in advance; it takes a few weeks for background checks to be processed.

No. The purpose of Service-Learning courses is to provide needed service to the community, and if you are already working and getting paid at an agency, that need is already filled. You might be able to complete an Internship (for ECCE Engagement/Elective credit) where you currently work.  Contact the IPL office for more information.

IPL/service-learning instructors may have suggestions for service-learning sites, and you can also find service opportunities through the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center. If you wish to complete service hours at another site, you will need to have your site approved by your instructor. A determining factor in site approval is the ability of the agency to provide feedback to you (the student) and to the professor at various times during the semester.

Service-Learning courses are not specifically required; however, Service-Learning courses can potentially fulfill either an ECCE Engagement or ECCE Elective requirement, depending on your major.

Instructor approval is not required for most Service-Learning courses.

No. Some Service-Learning courses are more general and focus on a broad view of service and leadership; the sites to choose from vary by subject area.  Other Service-Learning courses are issue-based, which means that the course focuses on one specific issue, and the service sites are related to that issue.  Other Service-Learning courses are project-based, which means that the service is not necessarily contained to one site, but may span across sites in order to complete a specific project.

Service-Learning is a teaching and learning method in which students provide meaningful service in the community to help them better understand what they are learning in their courses. Service-Learning focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, personal development, and community responsibility.  Service-Learning courses typically require 40 hours of direct service to complement the coursework throughout the semester.

You can submit a Change of Curriculum Form using Student Self-Service. Please see the Change of Curriculum Form Instructions (pdf) if you have any questions regarding the completion of the form.

You will need to sustain a 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible for Direct Admissions.

Questions about pre-employment testing or your testing scores go to our employment team. Send an email to HREmployment@uis.edu with your question and your name, and they'll be able to help.

Your start date is confirmed through your Division Liaison (DL), so they're the right person to ask. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who that is.

Congratulations and welcome! Your New Hire Process Forms are handled by your Division Liaison (DL), who will guide you through each section. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who yours is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll connect you.

Great question! For anything about the references required with your application, our employment team can give you the specifics. Just email HREmployment@uis.edu and they'll let you know what's needed.

Pre-approval questions are handled by our employment team. Email HREmployment@uis.edu with the details and they'll get you an answer.

If you're running into trouble updating your references , our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.

If you're running into trouble uploading or attaching your resume, our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.

Questions about Cornerstone, Banner, JDXpert, or the I-9 Tracker are handled by your Division Liaison (DL). They can help you navigate these systems or get you to the right resource. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who yours is.

Employee evaluation questions go to your Division Liaison (DL), who can walk you through the process for your department. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who to ask.

Requests for an alternative or flexible work schedule start with your Division Liaison (DL), who can explain the process and what to submit. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who that is.

Resignations are handled through your Division Liaison (DL), who will let you know exactly what's needed and make sure everything is processed properly. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who to reach out to, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll connect you.

Faculty leave questions go to your Division Liaison (DL), who can explain your options and next steps. You can look up the DL for your college or department on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who yours is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help.

To update your name with the university, you'll set up an appointment with your Division Liaison (DL) to come into the HR office in person. Your DL will explain the steps and let you know which documents to bring with you. The best way to set this up is to email your DL directly. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll get you connected. If you call your DL and they don't pick up please leave a voice message and they will respond as soon as they can.

As a new hire, questions about your background check or pre-employment testing go to your Division Liaison (DL). You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help you get connected.

If you're having trouble uploading or attaching an updated resume, our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.