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December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
Dear Faculty,
We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short questionnaire takes only 1–2 minutes, and your feedback will directly inform the R&D-focused recommendations we will submit to the administration on Dec. 5th.
CPAE Dean Finalist Presentations
The UIS community is invited to presentations by finalists for the position of Dean, College of Public Affairs and Education in UHB 3145 on the following dates:
- Monday, December 1 – 2:15-3:15 pm
- Wednesday, December 3 – 2:15-3:15 PM
- Monday, December 8 – 3:15-4:15 PM
- Wednesday, December 10 – 2:15-3:15 PM
We welcome participation by our online community via Zoom, and a link will be shared the morning of each presentation.
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.
November 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently waylaid by a nasty bug that set me back for several days. I am fortunate that such an occurrence is rare for me, and I hope that remains the case. Nevertheless, it was not good. I hope you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe in this “germy” time of the year.
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
I hope your fall semester is progressing in good ways. It is hard to believe that the mid-point of the semester is quickly approaching. The first half has been a bit of a blur, hence the September newsletter arriving in October.
We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support innovative ideas from UIS staff and faculty. If you have a project that could make a positive impact on our University, we want to hear from you! We invite a wide range of ideas that can create broad impact. Whether it's a new program, a research project, or an initiative to improve campus life, we encourage you to apply and share your vision with us.
Dear UIS Community,
University Scholars Award
UIS faculty and staff are invited to honor this year's recipient of the prestigious University Scholars Award. Please register by Friday, September 19.
We hope you will be able to join in celebrating this year’s University Scholars Award recipient on Wednesday, September 24.
If you plan to attend and have not yet registered, please do so by end of day Friday, September 19, so we can finalize event details.
Event Details
UIS faculty and staff are invited to honor this year's recipient of the prestigious University Scholars Award.