International students bring diversity, fresh perspectives, and unique challenges to our classrooms. But how well do we really understand their backgrounds, motivations, and learning experiences? Join our panelists, Drs. Elham Buxton, Sevilay Onal, and Te-Wei Wang for an insightful faculty training where they will explore:
The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held in the Office of Electronic Media Studio for anyone wanting to come. We will also stream the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will not be monitored, so anyone wishing to interact should plan on attending in person. All civil service employees are welcome to attend.
We’ve all heard, "Student retention is everyone’s job.” But what does that mean? How does excellent teaching truly impact student success?
Join us for a dynamic conversation with leading experts in higher education as we explore the real impact of strong teaching, pedagogy, and student engagement on retention.
UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, March 21, 2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in PAC 160, Community Room (formerly known as C/D).
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as soon as possible. Please note that a vote is planned on agenda items labeled as “action item.”
Human Resources presents the third annual Take Your Child to Work Day on April 24, 2025. We have a fun-filled day planned that includes a dorm tour, a slime activity, and a tour of the E-Sports Arena. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10-15 years old (7-9 years old with a parent present), to come and join us for the afternoon.
To participate, register your child(ren) today!
April 14, 2025
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Student Union Ballroom Center
2251 Richard Wright Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect and learn with Visionary Giving Circle members, UIS Faculty, and Students through an engaging panel discussion.
The Future of Women’s Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges
This topic allows for discussions on:
The Office of Strategic Communications will host an Open Photo Studio session for Spring 2025 for all staff or faculty from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directories, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn’t had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken is encouraged to attend.
The Office of Strategic Communications will host an Open Photo Studio session for Spring 2025 for all staff or faculty from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directories, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn’t had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken is encouraged to attend.
Join us for an insightful webcast exploring the intersection of AI and accessibility in higher education! As AI becomes more integrated into learning environments, it brings both opportunities and challenges. We will be learning how to ensure equitable access for all students.
We are excited to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series: Annual Evaluations, presented by Drew Schlosser and Kenzie Westlake from the Office of Human Resources on March 26, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m. Information from this session will most benefit supervisors, but all are welcome to attend. Items that will be covered in this session include: