The Annual Evaluation Process for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees has begun! Human Resources is pleased to present an updated electronic version of the Annual Performance Evaluation to be used as of April 1, 2024. While the structure, categories, and rankings should all look familiar, we made some minor changes to its functionality. As a reminder, supervisors will assign self-evaluations to their individual employees.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| September 1, 2025 | Monday | Labor Day |
| November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 28, 2025 | Friday | Day after Thanksgiving |
Event resources from the 2024 Spring Professional Development Retreat (Redefining Workplace Culture) are now available. These items include session presentations, handouts and a post-event discussion guide. To learn more and access these materials, visit Orbit.
Harnessing AI for Workplace Efficiency: A Guide for UIS Employees
Rise Employee Development Series
In this session, we will delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be harnessed to significantly enhance your efficiency and productivity as an employee. Attendees will learn and explore a variety of AI tools and techniques tailored to streamline daily activities, foster innovative problem-solving, and facilitate a more efficient workflow.
The Office of Human Resources presents the second annual Take Your Child to Work Day on April 25! We have a fun-filled day planned to include a dorm tour, a police demonstration, and a tour of the new E-Sports Arena. We welcome up to 20 kids aged 11-15 years old to come and join us for the afternoon, but everyone is welcome to bring their child to work outside of our planned activities.
Do you know an exceptional employee who deserves to be an "Employee of the Month"? Nominate them now!
If you are a University of Illinois Springfield employee, nominate someone for Employee of the Month. Upon submission:
Don't forget! The Technology Tips and Tricks Speed Meet is happening this Wednesday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. This session will be presented by Kara McElwrath, UIS Director of Technology Operations. Participants will learn how to save time, enhance communication, collaborate easier, and improve efficiency by effectively using common tech applications. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.




