The Prairie Stars Family Association (PSFA) was founded in the Fall of 2015 to support UIS parents, guardians, and family members by promoting shared experiences among UIS family members and help them feel more connected to UIS and their students.

PSFA members will work closely with the Office of New Student Orientation and Parent Relations (NSOPR) to meet these goals by assisting with the planning and coordination of events sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation & Parent Relations including Family Weekend, parent panels during summer orientation, and socials before the Welcome BBQ at the beginning of Welcome Week (August Orientation).

Membership in the Prairie Stars Family Association is FREE to the parents, legal guardians, and family members of currently enrolled UIS students. To join PSFA as a general member complete the online form or email the Office of New Student Orientation and Parent Relations at UISOrientation@uis.edu. Currently the PSFA is inactive. If you are looking for a way to get involved at UIS, contact UISOrientation@uis.edu. 

2022-2023 PSFA Executive Board

Incoming and Outgoing PSFA Board Members
Incoming and Outgoing PSFA Board Members at the Annual Meeting at Family Weekend, October 2018. From Left to right: Jill Kanka-Matoka (Secretary 2018-19); Bibianna Tohme (Treasurer, 2018-19); Angela Kneer (Out-going President 2017-18); Deanna Shane (Out-going Vice President 2017-18); Joyce Nelson (Vice President 2018-19 and Out-going Secretary 2017-18).

President: vacant
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: vacant

UIS Liaison: Lisa McGuire, Director, New Student Orientation & Parent Relations

The annual meeting for the PSFA is held during Family Weekend and is open to all parents, legal guardians, and family members. Executive Board elections will be held each October at the annual meeting. Meetings are held monthly, or as needed, via Zoom.

PSFA Constitution and Bylaws (pdf)

PSFA Executive Board Candidate Form (docx) - If you are interested in running for an Executive Board position.