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Apr 08, 2026
Dear University Community, The University and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continue to engage in active negotiations. Today, the parties met for 4.5 hours, working through open issues in…
Apr 07, 2026
Dear University Community, Negotiations with the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty are ongoing. Today, the University met with the union for eight hours and reached one tentative agreement on…
Apr 06, 2026
Dear Campus Community, Collective bargaining discussions with the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty are ongoing. Today, the university met with the union for 4 ½ hours, offering several different…
Apr 06, 2026
Good morning, We are currently looking for staff members who are willing to serve as judges for Springfest. Springfest is UIS's longest-running tradition. It's an exciting event to close out…
Apr 22, 2026
4.22.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, effective June 16, pending formal approval by the…
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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Employee Recognition

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Dec 04, 2025
Pam Francis named UIS Employee of the Month for December 2025
Pam Francis, administrative aide for library administration, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2025. Francis’ kindness and compassion make her a great asset to…

Getting to Know You

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Feb 19, 2026
Getting to Know You: Fumika Brudnak
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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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…
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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…
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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…