UIS softball splits Sunday doubleheader
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield softball team split Sunday's doubleheader against No. 5 Indianapolis. In game one, UIS won 2-1. In game two, the Prairie Stars fell 9-1. UIS hosts Quincy University Saturday.
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Emeritus Recognition 2021
Ãå±±½ûµØ Emeritus/Emerita Status
The awarding of emerita/emeritus status is a significant honor, typically given at the end of one’s formal institutional career, in recognition of a sustained and distinguished career of teaching, scholarship, and service within the academic community. The awarding of emerita/emeritus status is not an automatic entitlement, but rather represents the recommendation of one’s department, college, and campus.
Sabbatical Recognition 2021
Ãå±±½ûµØ Sabbatical Leave
Academic sabbaticals represent a period of leave granted by the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ for the purpose of study, research, or other pursuit in support of academic excellence at the University. Faculty must qualify in terms of required years of service and have a clear and cogent plan for work to be accomplished during the leave. Eleven UIS faculty were recommended for sabbatical leave during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Tenure Recognition 2021
Ãå±±½ûµØ Tenure
Academic tenure is a very rare gift of freedoms and responsibilities entrusted to those who have demonstrated sustained academic and professional performance commensurate with high standards. It is the first substantial and high-stakes professional challenge, for the burden of proof lies with the candidate – something that all of those here who have been recommended for tenure know well. In order to be eligible for tenure at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, candidates must demonstrate and document a clear record of probationary performance