Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.

Newsletters

Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to the past year's Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:

Meet New Full-Time Faculty

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News

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3月 03, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.27.23-3.3.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — This was a short week for me here on the UIS campus. I was at home in Michigan on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for personal…
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2月 24, 2023
Three UIS faculty accepted into COPLAC’s Beard Leadership Circle
Three University of Illinois Springfield faculty have been accepted into the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) Beard Leadership Circle to…
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2月 24, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.20.23-2.24.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — This week had notable recognitions occur: three UIS professors were selected for the COPLAC Beard Leadership program – Associate…
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2月 17, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 2.13.23-2.17.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — At the Cabinet meeting this week, Chancellor Gooch offered a deep expression of gratitude for the work and presence of so many…
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2月 10, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 2.6.23-2.10.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — On February 16, at halftime of the men’s basketball game, student-athletes who have achieved a 3.4 or higher GPA will be…
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2月 03, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 1.30.23-2.3.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — The week began with reviewing the process for proposals developed for the Strategic Investment Fund. There was also a discussion…
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1月 27, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Summary Report 1.23.23-1.27.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — The Chancellor’s Cabinet meeting discussed the university’s approach to fall convocation, future plans for commencement, and a…
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1月 20, 2023
Message from the Interim VCAA/Provost: Weekly Report 1.16.23-1.20.23
Dear Faculty and Staff — This week began with the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre with an…