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Social Media Accessibility
Federal Rule Requires Accessibility for Digital Content
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued rules to strengthen web and social media accessibility for people with disabilities, effective April 24, 2026. The rules apply to all state and local government entities, including public universities such as the University of Illinois Springfield.
Mass Email Guidelines
In order to maintain effective communication channels, the University of Illinois Springfield Office of Media Strategy and Information Technology Services (ITS) has established guidelines for sending mass emails to these distribution lists:
Social Media Guidelines
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These guidelines apply to students, faculty and staff who manage and use accounts on any social media for UIS units or departments, including but not limited to Facebook, “X”, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, or any other social media platform in existence or that may be developed.
Dear Colleagues,
The Springfield area is forecasted to receive its first significant snowfall of the season tonight through Tuesday evening. The university does not anticipate any changes to campus operations; however, this is the time of year to reacclimate ourselves with UIS’ inclement weather procedures.
As a matter of policy, UIS does not close due to inclement weather except under the most extraordinary conditions. However, periods of inclement weather often result in conditions that make travel difficult and at times hazardous.
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues,
The Springfield area is forecasted to receive its first snowfall of the season tonight through Tuesday. We do not anticipate any changes to campus operations, however we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about UIS’ inclement weather policy.
The Office of Campus Relations will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Fall 2022 for all staff or faculty. These can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directory, speaking engagements at conference, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn’t had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken are encouraged to attend.
The Campus Relations studio is in the Business Services Building, Room 95 (BSB 95).
The open studio sessions will be:
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UIS Webinar Series - Policing and Community Health: How Behavioral Health Providers and the Community React and Respond
The University of Illinois Springfield will host a webinar panel discussion to explore the connection between policing and health disparities in our own community.