Contact Us
Psychology Department
University Hall Building, MS 3100
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Phone: (217) 206-6696
Email: psy@uis.edu
Dr. Carrie Switzer
Department Chair
Phone: (217) 206-7229
Email: cswit1@uis.edu
Office: UHB 3126
Ms. Mary Ellen Gass
Office Administrator
Phone: (217) 206-6696
Email: psy@uis.edu
Office: UHB 3101
Ms. Chrissy Benoit
Academic Advisor
Phone: (217) 206-8405
Email: cbeno2@uis.edu
Office: BRK 475D
Ms. Robin Vansacik
Online Coordinator
Phone: (217) 206-6695
Email: rvans3@uis.edu
Office: BRK 475B
Ms. Grace Lehmann
Graduate Assistant
The graduate assistant helps professors and students with conducting research. Grace hosts a study hour twice a week for one hour, where textbooks for your classes are available to use during that time. You are welcome to contact Grace about the study hour days and times, as well as any questions regarding the psychology program and research. Grace is willing to meet with students one-on-one to chat. Feel free to stop by her office Monday-Thursday between 10 am and 2 pm. Here is some more information about Grace:
"I am a graduate student in the Human Development Counseling program, on the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track. I plan to pursue a career in college campus counseling. My research interests include addiction, clinical work, and women's health."
Phone: (217) 206-8234
Email: glehm2@uis.edu
Office: UHB 3133
Ms. Tatum Trotter
Student Representative for the Psychology Department
The student representative attends Psychology Department faculty meetings and is the “voice” of psychology majors and minors. You are welcome to contact Ms. Trotter if you are a student and would like to share information with the Psychology Department. Here is some information about Ms. Trotter:
"I am a senior at UIS and double majoring in criminology and psychology. I plan to continue to get my PsyD with an emphasis in forensic psychology. I plan to use the relationships I have at UIS to advocate for the psychology students and to help them thrive in their studies."
Email: ttrot@uis.edu
Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee
The Psychology Department is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice (DISJ). The DISJ committee provides resources and guidance that promote DISJ within the department. If you are a student and would like to share information with the DISJ committee, please email the committee chairperson or submit feedback and suggestions anonymously to our comment box.