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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Nov 28, 2022
Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2022-23 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr.…
Nov 28, 2022
11.28.22
Good afternoon, colleagues:
Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’…
Nov 23, 2022
11.23.22
Dear Faculty and Staff:
Please mark your calendars to attend a town hall about our university’s approach to enrollment management from 3 to 4 p…
Nov 21, 2022
11.21.22
Dear Colleagues —
I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online,…
Nov 14, 2022
11.14.22
Good afternoon, colleagues:
November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my…
Oct 31, 2022
10.31.22
Good morning, colleagues:
The final day of October is here — it’s been a “treat” to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus…