UIS is committed to protecting minors that visit campus so they can enjoy the wonderful events and programs our community offers. For departments that want to offer programs to minors, our Protection of Minors page has detailed information on planning and hosting an event for young visitors.

UIS Professional Development Retreat | Sept. 15 | Register by Aug. 31!

In response to faculty and staff feedback, UIS is offering a Professional Development Retreat next month for Civil Service/Academic Professional staff and Faculty. A multidisciplinary team of UIS colleagues has developed an exciting half-day retreat focused on Workplace Wellness.

Mark the start of a new academic year!

Formerly referred to as our faculty convocation, this event is a renewed all-employee assembly intended to kick off the new academic year together! Join us from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in the Student Union Ballroom to hear briefly from Chancellor Gooch and each vice chancellor about our goals for this year, and we will share introductory information about our newest faculty colleagues and administrators. This event will be capped off with snacks and time to catch up with colleagues.

Please join us for the July edition of the Supervisor Development Series: Everything I-9!

This is being held Wednesday, July 26, from 9 to 10 am via this Zoom link: https://uis.zoom.us/j/86217420799?pwd=eHBDakxobVhLYWxmSzFIOW0ySGZ1QT09

All individuals involved or interested in the I-9 processes are encouraged to attend. 

Nominations are in! Voting polls are open!

Nine Civil Service employees have submitted nomination forms and are appearing on this year’s ballot as candidates for seven open positions:

Dear UIS Students and Employees:

UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.