Michele Gribbins, associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness, has been named the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2025.
During her time at UIS, Gribbins has held numerous roles and has handled difficult and important tasks with ease.
鈥淪he is a wealth of information and institutional history,鈥� her nominator said.
Gribbins鈥� nominator complimented her ability to work successfully across multiple divisions on campus.
鈥淯IS is a better place to work because of Michele,鈥� her nominator said.
Gribbins鈥� supervisor, Provost Brandon Schwab, complimented her positive work ethic and desire to take on additional tasks without hesitation.
鈥淪he cares deeply about the success of the students, staff and faculty at UIS and works incredibly hard while keeping a positive outlook and fostering an environment of commitment and fun for her colleagues,鈥� Schwab said.
Gribbins was integral in establishing a new Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness and co-leading the Academic Program Review Task Force.
鈥淲ithout her organization and project management skills, work ethic and thoughtful ability to work across Academic Affairs, and beyond, I am confident that we would not be on track with this major undertaking that will help position UIS for the future,鈥� Schwab said.
According to her supervisor, Gribbins, who has worked at UIS since August 2005, is a 鈥渢rue gem鈥� for UIS.