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"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Sep 16, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.16.24
9.16.24 Happy Monday, UIS: Can you believe homecoming is next week? I’m looking forward to the Prairie Stars 5K, pep-rally block party, and supporting…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Sep 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.3.24
9.3.24 Happy Tuesday, UIS: It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff…
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Aug 28, 2024
In Case You Missed It: UIS Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff Recording
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of…
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Aug 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, Prairie Stars!
8.23.24 Dear UIS Community — Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th “first day” for UIS learners since our doors opened for…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Aug 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.19.24
8.19.24 Good morning, UIS: The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I’m so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward…
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Aug 16, 2024
A Message to our UIS Community
8.16.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — Welcome to a new academic year at UIS and to our newest faculty and staff colleagues. I know many of us are embracing…
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Jul 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Faculty Tenure and Promotion
7.23.24 Dear members of the UIS Campus Community: I am pleased to announce that on July 11, 2024, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois…
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Jul 11, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Merit-based salary program details
7.11.24 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement earlier this week, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program…