At UIS we recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching, research, and service through various awards and honors. Explore the different categories of awards and learn more about the outstanding individuals who have been recognized for their accomplishments.
These awards highlight the dedication of our faculty and their impact on our academic community and beyond. Learn more about the criteria for these awards and the celebrated faculty who have been recognized.
Our Initiatives page showcases a few of the key projects and programs the Provost's Office is spearheading to advance our strategic priorities. These initiatives are designed to foster innovation, enhance academic excellence, and support the holistic development of our university community. Explore current initiatives below and learn how they are making a positive impact on the UIS community and beyond.
Welcome to the Provost's Leadership Team page. Here, you will find information about the dedicated individuals who guide our academic mission and strategic vision. Our leadership team is committed to fostering an innovative environment that supports the academic and professional growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about our roles, backgrounds, and the initiatives we champion to enhance our university's excellence.
Link to our "Who to ask" web page
As part of the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program, Kaplan is offering virtual events called Campus Connections as opportunities for UIS faculty and staff to learn more about this partnership and the test prep resources available to our students.
Campus Connections sessions provide an opportunity for UIS faculty and staff to:
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the middle of the semester and spring recess, I hope you are finding opportunities to enjoy a bit of the milder temperatures and slowly increasing minutes of daylight. I know that I welcome the change and appreciate the reminder that many things in life are cyclical.
Dear UIS Administration, Faculty, and Staff:
At the University of Illinois Springfield, we're incredibly proud of our students' drive and ambition. We know many of you are planning for the next step in your academic and professional journeys, whether it's graduate school, a professional licensure, a certification or developing new skills to advance your career. We wholeheartedly support your pursuit of excellence.
Dear Colleagues,
As we complete the transition to our new Course Survey App (launched Intersession 2024-25), we want to let you know of an important deadline for accessing historical course evaluation student comments (Fall 2024 and earlier).
Dear Colleagues,
I start this month’s newsletter with a bit of enrollment news now that we have passed 10th-day census. We are slightly up in total headcount (4,401) and student credit hours (+2.22%) compared to last spring. This is good news, and I thank everyone for their efforts in retaining and recruiting students. Here are a few take-aways:
On February 13th at halftime of the men's basketball game, any student-athlete (regardless of sport) who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be introduced. The seniors who will be introduced have been asked to select the UIS faculty or staff member who has been most influential during the student's time here. That person will be introduced along with the student. If you are asked – congratulations! Please accept only one invitation if you get asked by multiple seniors.