Dear faculty and staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In August 2018, UIS was reaccredited by the HLC through August 2028. UIS follows the open pathway for maintaining accreditation with HLC. During the 2027-28 academic year, UIS will submit its comprehensive evaluation materials and its Federal Compliance Review by Oct. 11, 2027. HLC will conduct a comprehensive evaluation with peer review and site visit on Nov. 8-9, 2027.

Preparing for HLC reaccreditation is a major undertaking. Thank you to the many staff members and faculty who have already agreed to serve on a committee or subcommittee.

We are still in need of subcommittee members. Please review the list of subcommittees on the 2027-28 Comprehensive Evaluation website and contact Michele Gribbins, Accreditation Liaison Officer, and Lan Dong, Steering Committee Chair, by Nov. 21 if you are interested.

Thank you,

Kelsea Gurski

Engagement Subcommittee Chair

Kelsea M. Gurski, MA

Associate Chancellor for Strategic Communication

Chief of Staff to the Chancellor

University of Illinois Springfield

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