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Mar 19, 2026
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who meet the eligibility requirements outlined…
Mar 19, 2026
Dear UIS Community: You may be aware that the University has been negotiating successor contracts with the labor unions that represent tenured and tenure-track faculty and clerical, service and technical employees.…
Mar 18, 2026
On Friday, March 20, the Campus Senate will hold a first reading of a proposed constitutional amendment to increase staff representation by two members—one Academic Professional and one Civil Service. A vote is…
Mar 18, 2026
Submit Your 2026 Fall Welcome Program Proposal Planning for 2026 Fall Welcome is underway! Student organizations and campus units are invited to submit program proposals by April 11, 2026. …
Mar 10, 2026
3.10.26 Dear faculty, staff and students, I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support website now offers new Mental Health Self-assessment Tools available to all…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues, I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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See What's Cooking

Friday, March 20th

Soups

Broccoli Cheddar
Vegan Bean

Lunch

Fried Catfish
Tortellini with White Wine Spinach Cream Sauce

Dinner

Chef's Selection

World Flavors

Beef Nachos

Employee Recognition

Mar 10, 2026
Matthew Scrivano, records and registration officer, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2026.  Scrivano’s knowledge allows him to support …

Getting to Know You

Mar 20, 2026
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?  The best advice I have ever received is to always ask “why.” Whether asked literally or figuratively, that question helps create clarity and…

Employee Events

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College2Career Please join us for breakfast and networking with our Employer Partners prior to the Career Connections Expo Topic Employer-Campus collaboration opportunities Who's invited? Staff and…
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, March 20, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union North Ballroom. View Meeting Agenda If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify …
University of Illinois Springfield Day of Giving logo, March 25-26, 2026.
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Celebrate Day of Giving at UIS! Enjoy free food and fun entertainment from DJ TAT, Scarlet's Darling, CFM (featuring UIS Students), and the Make a Noise Ensemble. Learn about ways you can support UIS students and the…
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As part of our All Access partnership with Kaplan, we are hosting a series of exclusive professional development sessions specifically for faculty and staff this semester. These opportunities are designed to…