11.28.22

Good afternoon, colleagues:

Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’m sure everyone is working hard to support our students as we approach the end of the fall semester!

New Information

Enrollment Management Town Hall

Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2022-23 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr. Marcel Yoder and made up of faculty, student-athletes, staff and administrators of UIS. Its charge is to facilitate collaborative communication and counsel for the athletic department on matters relating to student-athlete academic welfare, academic integrity and the educational objectives of the university.

Thank you to the following individuals for serving on this important committee:

11.23.22

Dear Faculty and Staff:

11.21.22

Dear Colleagues —

I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online, professional and engaged learning, to the position of vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, pending Board of Trustees approval. 

11.14.22

Good afternoon, colleagues:

November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my appreciation for my new role grows and grows. UIS is a place where students come first, and to see that displayed in how you approach your work is so inspiring. I know these last few weeks of the semester will be busy, but let’s keep showing up each day dedicated to fulfilling our mission! Thank you for all you do to make UIS such a special university!

10.31.22

Good morning, colleagues:

The final day of October is here — it’s been a “treat” to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus this past month! The Chancellor’s Office staff enjoyed participating in the Trunk or Treat event with the Cox Children’s Center children last Friday, and several of our students were out and about in the community yesterday collecting nearly 8,000 pounds of canned goods for the annual Trick or Treat for Canned Goods philanthropy. What a great way to combine service with the season!

10.27.22

Dear Colleagues —

A critical way we contribute to our mission at UIS is helping our faculty and staff feel supported in their work and energized about their role in contributing to a positive university environment for all – this includes for our students and for one another as colleagues.

10.24.22

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

Provost Dennis Papini has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. I will be working to secure an interim provost, and once that appointment has been made, Dr. Papini will begin serving our university as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology in the College of Health, Science and Technology. 

10.18.22

Good morning, colleagues:

We’ve just passed the midpoint of the semester with midterm grades due Wednesday and accelerated fall classes beginning yesterday. Time is flying, and there’s a lot to share with you this week.

New Information ­­­­

SECA

10.17.22

Dear Colleagues—

After much thought and consideration, the town hall scheduled for Wednesday morning to address the College of Business & Management climate study has been canceled. Our next steps will be to seek support from the University of Illinois System to determine another resource to assess the themes of concern in the college and develop an action plan.