Campus Friends,
I wanted to let you know that UIS has announced the addition of women’s flag football to the athletics portfolio as our 18th Prairie Star sport this afternoon.
Campus Senate will meet on Friday, December 5, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union South Ballroom.
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as soon as possible.
Dear Civil Service Staff,
Dear Campus Community,
The main elevator in the Student Union is out of service due to an unexpected issue. A technician will arrive on-site Tuesday morning, December 2, to diagnose the problem and complete necessary repairs.
Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.
Facilities and Services
BSB 33
(217) 206-6530
UIS Library December News and Events
As we close out the end of the year, the library has new events and resources available for students! We’re offering several types of research help for finals, as well as extended hours and an event to give you a study break.
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC
The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a championship-level program — and now is your chance to enjoy the games, the atmosphere, and the perks that come with it. We have home games tomorrow (women at 3 p.m. against St. Francis; men at 5 p.m.
Dear Faculty,
We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short questionnaire takes only 1–2 minutes, and your feedback will directly inform the R&D-focused recommendations we will submit to the administration on Dec. 5th.
Dear faculty and staff:
The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In August 2018, UIS was reaccredited by the HLC through August 2028. UIS follows the open pathway for maintaining accreditation with HLC. During the 2027-28 academic year, UIS will submit its comprehensive evaluation materials and its Federal Compliance Review by Oct. 11, 2027. HLC will conduct a comprehensive evaluation with peer review and site visit on Nov. 8-9, 2027.
Dear students, faculty and staff:
To UIS Civil Service Employees:
On behalf of the State Universities Civil Service Employee Advisory Committee, we are writing to invite you to participate in an important constituent survey. Your feedback is essential as we prepare to present Civil Service concerns to the Merit Board.

