Academic Affairs News
Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.
Newsletters
Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to recent Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:
Meet New Full-Time Faculty
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News
Mar 22, 2023
Dear Faculty:
I’m following up on the Chancellor’s email to UIS students this morning to ask that you encourage students in your classes to participate in…
Mar 17, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Multiple consultations were held regarding the Huron Consultants’ report and the Union’s recommendations on that report. The final…
Mar 10, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Forty proposals were received for the UIS Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) with fifteen for curriculum revitalization; sixteen for…
Mar 03, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
This was a short week for me here on the UIS campus. I was at home in Michigan on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for personal…
Feb 24, 2023
Three University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield faculty have been accepted into the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) Beard Leadership Circle to…
Feb 24, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
This week had notable recognitions occur: three UIS professors were selected for the COPLAC Beard Leadership program – Associate…