Mandated Reporting Training – Coming November 11, 2024

All University of Illinois System employees, including those holding 0% (unpaid) appointments, are mandated reporters under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA). The ANCRA legislation requires you to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). 

Presenter Proposals For Leadership Conference

UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of CommerceRISE Springfield, the young professionals program from the chamber, is planning a Leadership Conference for April 29, 2025 at the Memorial Learning Center. Please consider sharing your knowledge/experience with young professionals within the greater Springfield area. Proposals are due November 11, 2024.

Early Voting: October 28-November 1

The Sangamon County Board of Elections will be in the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week for early voting in the 2024 General Election.

NOTE: This polling place is only for residents in the following precincts: Capital 14, 21, 37, 60, 70, 82, 92, Woodside 02 and Woodside 04.

Students registered to vote with a campus address may use this location. On-site voter registration is available.

Connie D. Komnick

Assistant Director, Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center

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Getting to Know You: Jessica Bailey

Jessica Bailey is the institutional scholarship coordinator for the Office of Financial Aid.

How did you get started in your career field?

I was an undergraduate student worker in financial aid at Illinois College. I also worked briefly in the Office of Financial Aid at Missouri State University. When I decided to pursue my graduate degree in college student personnel administration at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, I worked in the housing department.

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Parking Lot Closures on Friday, Oct. 25: Lot A, J and F

Please be aware that this Friday, October 25, Parking Lot A will be partially closed for the Trunk or Treat for Canned Goods event.

Although ALL economy and a section of standard parking spaces will remain available for parking, a section of standard parking spaces will be closed to parking for purposes of this event.


Lot J and a section of Lot F will also be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union on Friday, October 25.