4.21.26

Dear UIS Community:

4.20.26

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

Late last night, UIS and UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union reached a tentative agreement on a three-year collective bargaining agreement, and we were pleased to have all UIS faculty return to the classroom today.

4.10.26

Dear Colleagues —

Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new opportunity as the next vice president for student affairs for Wichita State University, effective July 1.

While I am saddened to see Dr. Clark depart UIS, I am very proud that our university has been part of his trajectory in an already impressive career as a higher education leader. Dr. Clark has bold professional aspirations, and I am confident he will be very successful in his pursuits.

3.23.26

Dear UIS Community:

The April 7 Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event featuring former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

WHAT: University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch will host a conversation with former Congresswoman and UIS alum Cheri Callahan Bustos as part of her Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event titled “A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership.”

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. April 7 (reception to follow)

3.23.2026

Dear UIS Community:

3.10.26

Dear faculty, staff and students,

I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support website now offers new Mental Health Self-assessment Tools available to all members of our university community.

3.9.26

Dear UIS Community:

The spring semester is moving quickly, and I hope you’ll consider joining us for the next Chancellor Thinkers Series event. I will be joined by former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on authentic leadership.

2.23.26

Dear UIS Community:

The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During our time together, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities and other important news.