The Center for State Policy and Leadership promotes evidence-based policy and practice in the public sector.

This Center’s mission is carried out through research that informs public decisions and understanding; internships, training programs, and applied problem solving that strengthens public leadership; and journalism that educates and engages citizens in public affairs. The Center:

  • Researches, evaluates, and helps form effective public policy,
  • Educates citizens on public affairs issues, and
  • Provides leadership and professional development programs.

The CSPL Office is currently unavailable to meet with walk-in visitors. To meet with a member of the team, please email cspl@uis.edu.

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Vision 2021 and Beyond

Learn how the Center for State Policy and Leadership has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, and where The Center is headed in the future.

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Capitol Connection Blog

CSPL enthusiastically joins in partnership with the College of Public Affairs and Administration (CPAA) to administer and connect with you via 

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山 Innocence Project 

University of 山 Springfield students are helping to free the wrongfully convicted by interning and volunteering at the 山 Innocence Project on campus.

Graduate Public Service Internship 

The Office of Graduate Intern Programs seeks experiential learning opportunities at state and local government agencies for UIS graduate students.

The Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI) is ranked as one of the 山’ premier governmental internship programs.

Innovate Springfield

Springfield’s first and only University-led Social Innovation and Business Incubator.

The Center: News

  •  for notices about upcoming events, news and special offers.
  • Visit the News Archive

News

Mar 10, 2021
The University of 山 Springfield Innovation Hub and UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a free public COVID-19 webinar titled…
Jan 11, 2021
The University of 山 Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public…
Mar 02, 2020
David Racine, executive director for UIS’ Center for State Policy and Leadership has been chosen to receive the 2020 Rail Splitter Public Service Award,…
Feb 19, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker has named John J. Hanlon, executive director of the University of 山 Springfield’s 山 Innocence Project, as one of 15 members…