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Feb 06, 2026
Due to an overwhelming number of Amazon packages being delivered, and often left unattended, across campus, Mail Services recommends that orders from Amazon utilize the shipping address below.   Faculty…
Feb 06, 2026
The nomination period for the staff awards will open next Monday, Feb. 9, and close on Friday, Feb. 20. A link to the nomination form will be sent out to allow nominations for the CARE & CAPE awards, as well as…
Feb 06, 2026
Due to an overwhelming number of Amazon packages being delivered, and often left unattended, across campus, Mail Services recommends that orders from Amazon utilize the shipping address below.   Faculty…
Feb 04, 2026
Dear Campus Community, We're writing to remind everyone about the importance of adhering to our campus parking regulations, specifically regarding the use of parking hang tags. Key points to remember: Display…
Feb 19, 2026
2.19.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

Nov 12, 2025
Dre Duvendack Visk, program coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Student Services and interim program director for the Women’s Center, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for…

Getting to Know You

Jan 20, 2026
What do you like about your job?  I like that I do different kinds of tasks every day and talk to many different people, which keeps me from getting bored. I meet one-on-one with students to help them find…

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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students. Web Editor Training Sign Up
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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 Spring 2026 Employee Information Session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in Brookens Auditorium. The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q…
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Three Virtual OER Meetups for Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians: OER Meetup for STEM Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians, February 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. OER Meetup for Social Sciences Faculty, Instructors, and…