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Mar 20, 2026
Greetings Campus Community,
We are writing to let you know that the roofing crew will be returning to the LRH building on Monday, March 23 to resume roof work. You may notice increased activity around the…
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
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Student Affairs Leadership Awards. These awards recognize UIS students who exemplify Leadership Lived through their engagement, service, and contributions to the campus experience…
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…
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…
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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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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…
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The March installment of the Employee Development Series will be on Annual Evaluations presented by Kenzie Filchak and Drew Schlosser on March 31, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. Information from this session will be most…
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