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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.
Supervisor Development Series - We Care: Providing Support and Safety through Sexual Misconduct Reporting
Please join us for the August edition of the Supervisor Development Series - We Care: Providing Support and Safety through Sexual Misconduct Reporting.
This is being held Wednesday, August 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on this Zoom link.
This training is open to the entire campus community!
Know Your U: UIS Community Garden
Staff are invited to visit the UIS Community Garden on Tuesday, August 1, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The garden is located next to the Shepherd House on the corner of Shepherd Road and University Drive.
Attendees will be provided bags to fill with fresh produce to take home with them! Staff should obtain prior supervisor approval before attending or participating by using the Know Your U Time Request form.
Lunch at the Lake
On Tuesday, August 8, come spend your lunch hour enjoying the scenery at the Field House, just steps away from campus! Bring your own lunch and take part in lawn games or go on a Field Station Lab tour. Cookies will also be available.
The Field Station is located at:
9 Club Area
Springfield, IL 62712
Brought to you by Campus Recreation and Human Resources
Questions? Contact UIS HR
217.206.6652
uishr@uis.edu
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.