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Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy and Program Notification
Jan 31, 2025
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…
Parking Lot E Closure - Friday, Jan. 31
Jan 30, 2025
Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed on Friday, January 31, so that school children may safely enter the UIS Performing Arts Center for the Staley Class Acts performance Experience Decades through…
Protection of Minors Reminder
Jan 29, 2025
UIS is committed to protecting minors that visit campus so they can enjoy the wonderful events and programs our community offers. For departments that want to offer programs to minors (persons under the age of eighteen…
A message from U of I President Tim Killeen on federal directives
Jan 29, 2025
Dear University of Illinois System community, Across the University of Illinois System, your chancellors and our deep roster of experts are diligently monitoring and evaluating proposed changes in federal funding,…
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.24.25
Mar 24, 2025
3.24.25 Happy Monday, UIS— Thank you to everyone who welcomed our Board of Trustees to campus last week. During the meeting, the BOT approved the expansion of our in-state tuition program to select counties in northern Indiana and expanded…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Academic Affairs Newsletter - January-February 2025
Jan 29, 2025
From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, I start this month’s newsletter with a bit of enrollment news now that we have passed 10th-day census. We are slightly up in total headcount (4,401) and student credit hours (+2.22%) compared to last…

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Employee Recognition

Patty Meyer
Oct 13, 2023
Patty Meyer named the UIS Employee of the Month for October 2023
Patty Meyer has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2023. She is the superintendent of building services for UIS Facilities and Services. “Patty’s commitment to her…

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