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6.28.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of Health, Science and Technology, pending Board of Trustees approval. His two-year appointment will begin July 1.

Laura Hecht has been named the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2023. She is a customer service representative for UIS Residence Life.

In her role, Hecht works at the Residence Life front desk making sure all aspects of the office function properly. She is often the first point of contact for prospective and current students, often helping to shepherd them through the housing application and room selection process.

Travis Bland has been named the new interim dean of the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology. He will serve as interim dean-designate until formal approval by the Board of Trustees. He is expected to start his new role on July 1.

Dear UIS Campus Community —

Good afternoon,