Welcome to October! The air is a little crisper, and crops are being harvested all around our campus. We’re fully into the fall season, and campus is bustling with students, activities and other important items of note.
Chancellor Whitney
Karen M. Whitney became interim chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield on July 1, 2020 and served until June 30, 2022.
Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Spring 2022 Addendum 2
I. Policy Information
Policy Owner: Office of the Chancellor
Responsible Official: Chancellor’s Chief of Staff
Approved by: Chancellor
Date Approved: 1/18/2022
Effective Date: 1/18/2022
Targeted Review Date: 07/1/2022
Contact: covid19@uis.edu
Related Policies:
UIS Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Fall 2021
Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Spring 2022 Addendum
Janet L. Gooch named chancellor at University of Illinois Springfield
Janet L. Gooch, the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Truman State University, an accomplished higher education leader and educator, has been named chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield and vice president for the University of Illinois System, pending formal approval by the Board of Trustees at its May 19 meeting.
Gooch will take office on July 1 and succeed interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney, who has served in that role since July 1, 2020.
Richard Ringeisen
Chancellor Richard Ringeisen Archives
The content is available for historical records and is not accessible. You can request an accessible version by contacting the Chancellor's office at chancellor@uis.edu.
Chancellor Koch
Chancellor Dr. Koch Archives
The content is available for historical records and is not accessible. You can request an accessible version by contacting the Chancellor's office at chancellor@uis.edu.
Feeding of Non-Domesticated Animals on University Property Policy
The purpose of this policy is to protect the health and safety of University of Illinois Springfield students, faculty, staff, childcare clients and campus visitors. The policy prohibits the feeding of non-domesticated animals, including feral cats, on University property; tampering with University property including animal traps; and releasing unauthorized animals onto University property.
I. Application
This policy is applicable to all University of Illinois Springfield faculty, students, staff and visitors.

