This policy pertains to the search for and selection of persons to fill vacancies in all UIS major administrative positions. This policy is grounded in the administration’s commitment to the principles of shared governance.

In compliance with Illinois Law, 110 ILCS 305/80, the use of search firms at the University of Illinois is limited to searches for the President of the University and when the President and Board of Trustees demonstrate a justifiable need. 

Accordingly, searches involving a search firm shall conform to one or more of the following criteria:

Purpose

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) recognizes that select positions require physically demanding activities. In order to reduce the risk of serious injury in the performance of these duties and to promote a healthy and safe work environment for UIS, a physical agility and lifting test is required prior to employment or movement into a position that includes a significant required physical component in the job duties.

Purpose

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is committed to providing faculty, staff and students with a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace. UIS recognizes that select positions require the performance of potentially hazardous activities. Candidates for these positions are required to undergo a drug screening prior to employment in the position.

I. Purpose

In an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, employees and visitors at the University of Illinois System; to safeguard the U of I System’s integrity, property and resources; and to help ascertain suitability for employment, the U of I System has established the following Policy for conducting background checks (1) for new employees and (2) for current employees transitioning into certain positions that are security sensitive and/or will be working with minors.

UIS Release Time Policy

• If the hours of the event fall within an employee's normal work day, the employee may attend if he/she receives permission from his/her supervisor.
• If the hours of the event fall outside an employee's normal work day the employee may adjust his/her schedule for that day to attend the event subject to supervisor approval.

The State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (5 ILCS 430) requires the Illinois public university governing boards in coordination with the Illinois Board of Higher Education to demonstrate they have adopted and implemented for all employees under their respective jurisdiction and control specific personnel policies relating to the documentation of official State business. Further, this Act requires State employees to periodically submit records documenting the total amount of time spent each day on official State business to the nearest quarter hour (5 ILCS 430/5-5).

I.  Policy Information

Policy Title: University of Illinois System Policy Alternate Compensation
Policy Owner: Office of Human Resources
Responsible Official: Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Approved by: UIS Chancellor
Date Approved: December 20, 2022
Effective Date: January 8, 2023
Targeted Review Date: January 8, 2026
Contact: uishr@uis.edu

The University is subject to and complies with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (Ethics Act) which bans University employees, their spouses, and immediate family members living with them from soliciting or accepting gifts from prohibited sources.