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Ryan Bye is the Director Strategy and Partnerships for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
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The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has added the capability for editors to now submit articles to be published to the Orbit website. The Orbit website is our Internal Communication Hub, meant to improve internal communications and streamline access to resources for employees.
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Donna Bull is an admissions and records coordinator (degree audits).
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
After spending five years teaching general music, band and choir in Sangamon County, I realized my passion was in higher education. Seeking opportunities to contribute to student success, I am now grateful to be part of the registrar's office at the UIS, where I can help students achieve their academic goals.
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Tena Helton is a professor of English.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
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Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson is a professor of theatre in the Art, Music, and Theatre Department.
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Justine Moser is the education program coordinator for Performing Arts Center.
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