ATTENTION UIS FACULTY MEMBERS:
- FULL-TERM and LAST-HALF GRADING DEADLINE: Noon on May 17, 2023
IMPORTANT POINTS RELATED TO SPRING 2023 FULL-TERM AND LAST-HALF GRADING:
Biennial Users —
University Property Accounting and Reporting (UPAR) is excited to announce a new feature in the Biennial Inventory (BI) application. The new Mass Update tool will be available to Biennial users with the role of Unit Contact and Unit Specialist.
Good Afternoon,
We are approaching the time of year when the University must make the first transfer of leave usage to Banner from our new Civil Service Exempt Vacation and Sick Leave Recording (VSL) system.
Civil Service Exempt Employees
Vachel Lindsay Drive will be CLOSED Friday, April 28 from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm due to the SAC Block Party.
Please use Earnest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.
Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.
April 26, 2023
Dear colleagues:
We are pleased to announce that additional paid days off again will be provided during the December/January holidays, a small token that we hope conveys just how much we appreciate everything you do to uphold the standards of excellence across the University of Illinois System.
Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed from early morning through noon on Wednesday, April 26 so that school children may safely enter the UIS Performing Arts Center for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Concert for Kids.
Thank you,
Carly Shank (she/her)
Artistic Programs Director
UIS Performing Arts Center
1 University Plaza, MS PAC 397
Springfield, IL 62703
Desk: 217-206-8286
April 25, 2023
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2023.
If you do not want to change health, dental, life or dependent coverage, your current elections will continue. Note: You must enroll or re-enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts each year.
News
- The Enrollment & Retention Management team is exploring Artificial Intelligence technology to assist with understanding our data at a deeper level. Stay tuned for more exciting information on the use of AI in Enrollment & Retention Management.
- Enrollment & Retention Management is working with Marketing to explore new opportunities and strategies for greater outreach both in brand awareness and program publicity. The faculty who responded to the program highlights survey this spring have been very instrumental in helping drive our strate
On Tuesday, April 25, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the Celebration of Philanthropy at the Student Union. Therefore, please be aware, on Tuesday April 25, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed to campus for parking due to this event.
On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking lots authorized by your parking permit.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
UIS Parking
As we enhance the new UIS Wellness initiative brought to you by System Office Wellness, we are asking for your input about overall wellness programming, and what types of activities and events you might be interested in. Please complete the short survey by 5:00 p.m.

