The Illinois General Assembly is considering Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), which proposes a new funding formula that would severely undermine the University of Illinois System’s ability to serve students, support communities, and drive statewide innovation.
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 2, 2025.
The Division of Advancement is seeking projects to consider for awarding one-time (non-reoccurring) money from the UIS Fund. Throughout the year, UIS alumni, employees and friends make contributions to the UIS Fund, the overall unrestricted gift fund for UIS. This fund provides maximum flexibility in advancing UIS.
Please be aware that this Wednesday, April 30, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union.
On this date, please utilize alternate parking lots authorized by your parking hang tag.
Thank you!
Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
Email: parking@uis.edu
Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning (OPEL) will host four finalists for the Chief Online Learning Officer and Director of Center for Online Learning, Research and Service. This position will lead the strategic vision, development, and implementation of online learning initiatives, collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to foster a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement in online education, enhance and expand the university's online education programs, and ensure high-quality learning experiences.
Dear colleagues —
The search for the UIS Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration has yielded four finalists. They will be visiting campus for interviews on April 28, 29 and May 1, 2.
An open forum will take place for interested faculty and staff to attend and learn more about each of the candidates.
Candidate resumes and instructions for providing feedback will be shared at the open forum.
April 22, 2025
System Human Resource Services (SHRS) recently updated our website to clarify information, answer common questions, and reference relevant legislation. Key updates include:
To faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System:
We are delighted to announce that we will once again be granting three gift days to employees eligible for leave benefits in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. These gift days will be Wednesday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 30; and Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? Submit your idea on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14–20. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars”—a celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and possibility.
Congratulations to the following faculty members who will speak this year at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress. SRI is an annual global event focused on action-oriented, knowledge-based and inclusive approaches to sustainability