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Mar 06, 2026
Dear colleagues,
Across the country, today is Employee Appreciation Day, which provides me with the perfect opportunity to say something I can never say too often: Thank you!
Every day, you support each other’s…
Mar 04, 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 03, 2026
The Center for Lincoln Studies (CLS) is dedicated to engaging with UIS’s talented faculty. The Faculty Fellows program engages faculty to become the core of the Center’s intellectual community along with the Center’s…
Mar 02, 2026
All faculty and staff, excluding extra help (EH) workers, are required to complete the Faculty and Staff Title IX Training module - Building Supportive Communities: Clery Act and Title IX. This online course, hosted by…
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 03, 2026
Jeff Sudduth, IT technical associate for Information Technology Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2026.
Sudduth’s expertise supports other units on…
Getting to Know You
Feb 19, 2026
What’s your favorite UIS tradition or event?
The Rising Stars program, which brings new UIS employees together through a variety of activities, stands out as a particularly meaningful experience. I also value the…
Employee Events
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College2Career
Please join us for breakfast and networking with our Employer Partners prior to the Career Connections Expo
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Employer-Campus collaboration opportunities
Who's invited?
Staff and…
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The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series will be Annual Evaluations presented by Kenzie Filchak and Drew Schlosser on March 24, 2026, from 9:00-11:…
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Celebrate Day of Giving at UIS! Enjoy free food and fun entertainment (lineup announcement coming soon!) while learning about ways you can support UIS students and the community.
Contact Kate Bolte at kate.bolte@…
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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…