As part of our launch of our new UIS Online Course Quality Rubric, COLRS staff is focusing our teaching tip and workshop series this academic year on the six domains of the rubric, offering ideas and strategies to help instructors meet the essential standards.

The first workshop will focus on Domain 2: Technologies and Tools. Join us for this workshop, where we will explain what Domain 2 is all about, share strategies for how to meet the standard, and connect this domain to joyful teaching practices.

We hope to see you there!

COLRS will host an informative session on Turnitin from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 3 on Zoom.

As part of our move to Turnitin as the plagiarism and AI detection software, COLRS staff is offering a series of trainings to get you started. In this first workshop, we will go over how to add Turnitin to your usual Canvas assignments as well as how to configure Turnitin settings to get the results you're most interested in seeing. This workshop will be recorded in case you are not able to attend.

We hope to see you there!

New to Canvas? Need a refresher? Join COLRS staff on Aug. 19 as they go over how to use Canvas as an instructor.

Sign up for the bi-monthly website editor training on the uis.edu website. Multiple times and dates available.

Join COLRS for a discussion on agentic AI and how it differs from generative AI or text prediction platforms. How can instructors stay savvy to the changing landscape? Let's discuss! No previous AI experience is required.

• Date: April 16, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. (1 hour)
• Location: UHB 1008 or COLRS Zoom

This workshop will explore practical strategies for designing, facilitating, and assessing meaningful student peer review in a Canvas course. We will look at how peer review supports deeper learning, engagement, and feedback literacy.

We will also go over how to set up peer review using Canvas Assignments and the Harmonize discussion tool.

Join us in UHB 2004 or on Zoom.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance

The University of Illinois Springfield participates in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free, high-quality tax preparation services to eligible individuals in our community.

Trained and IRS-certified volunteers assist with preparing federal and state income tax returns at no cost.

Schedule Your Appointment

To schedule your VITA appointment:

A Call to Think: We’re All in This Together

Chancellor Gooch will be joined by Mylas Copeland, a respected community leader and beacon in Springfield’s civic life, for an engaging conversation on the power of connection, collaboration, and community impact.

Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.