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International Student Services (ISS)
ISS works with the most diverse group of students attending UIS with representatives from around 60 different countries, of all races and ethnicities, most of the world’s religions, various economic levels, etc.
Contact: Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator and Rick Lane, Director
Official UIS News
UIS launches institute for race, gender, sexuality and social justice
The following is an excerpt of a story published by The State Journal-Register on July 14, 2023.
"A new Institute that will address diversity, equity, inclusion and justice issues across central Illinois is in the works on the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield.
The institute will offer academic programs that focus on Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice in the fall.
Contact
For inquiries about our academic programs, community outreach, or the Institute itself, please reach out to the following:
Miriam Wallace, Professor
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
phone: (217) 206-6512
email: mwall29@uis.edu
Research
Faculty scholarship helps to drive innovative application of research on race, gender, sexuality, and social justice. Each month we will highlight a faculty project on this page, on social media, and on our news feed. An archive of faculty projects is available as well. You may also review our curated and annotated bibliography of the most relevant resources in these areas.
Resources
We provide both a curated list of scholarship on race, gender, sexuality, and social justice, as well as a list of projects UIS faculty are currently working on or have published. If you need advice about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice initiatives at your organization or in your class, then we are happy to connect you to the resources you need.
Affiliated Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff on our campus believe in our mission. They educate our students and both campus and community members about issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Below is a list of the Institute-affiliated faculty and staff at UIS.
Institute for Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Our mission is to develop robust community outreach programs and research agendas that are integrated with classroom practice, the explicit goal of which