Message from the Chancellor: Listening Circle, Action Planning Opportunities Next Week
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.
Employee Awareness: Important Commencement Information as Ceremony Nears
Dear Faculty and Staff —
There's less than one month until Commencement!
For your situational awareness, the 2023 Commencement Committee wanted to share an update regarding a previous email that was sent out to students about important Commencement information. To view this email announcement on the UIS website, please click here.
Important Commencement Info!
Less Than One Month until Commencement!
Congratulations! You’re almost across the finish line. Please read the following information carefully to understand what to expect the day of Commencement.
When/Where Is Commencement?
UIS is hosting one Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. The ceremony will last approximately 1.5 hours.
When Should I Arrive?
UIS faculty members receive awards for teaching, excellence and service
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield held a Faculty Honors Reception on Monday, April 17, 2023. Chancellor Janet Gooch and Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Linda Delene presided over the ceremony.
Four major awards – the Pearson Faculty Award, the Spencer Faculty Service Award, the Faculty Excellence Award and the Burks Oakley II Distinguished Online Teaching Award - were presented.