4.27.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it, effective immediately. I thank Dr. Delene for her service to our university.
As you know, we are in the final stages of our search for our permanent provost. I will announce an interim plan soon.
Thank you,
Janet
Janet L. Gooch, PhD
Chancellor
University of Illinois Springfield
4.20.23
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –
Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are critically important to help us make an informed decision about the future location of commencement and other details that go into making this a special day for our graduates.
4.18.23
Dear UIS Community:
Next week, as part of our Belonging, Dignity and Justice efforts and in response to recent camps events, UIS will host Kevin Jones, a restorative practices expert who provides training and support to educational institutions. Kevin holds a master’s degree in restorative practices and provides training and coaching nationally and internationally.
4.17.23
Good morning,
We are certainly in our “busy season” at UIS, with lots of exciting end-of-term activities, Springfest and final steps with most of our administrative searches. Last week was our annual STARS Symposium; I am so sorry I wasn’t on campus to attend but heard it was a great event. Congratulations to all involved!
4.17.23
Dear UIS Students –
Commencement is one of the most memorable days of a student’s college experience, and as your chancellor, I want to be sure we best understand what is important to you regarding how UIS Commencement is offered and structured.
4.3.23
Good morning,
3.31.2023
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2023-2024:
- Peter Boltuc
- Brandon Derman
- William Kline
- Jennifer Martin
- Sudeep Sharma
- Megan Styles
- Milissa Thibodeaux-Thompson
Sincerely,
Janet
Janet L. Gooch, PhD
Chancellor
University of Illinois Springfield
3.23.23
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
3.20.23
Good afternoon, colleagues:
3.15.23
Dear Colleagues:
As you may recall, I have been working to establish a Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice. This committee will work to examine existing approaches to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice across the institution, lead our DEIJ strategic planning efforts, and provide a centralized source for future discussions about how we carry out our institutional commitment to belonging, dignity and justice. I am happy to announce the membership of this committee and our next steps.