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Chancellor's UIS Updates

News

Dec 05, 2022
12.5.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we begin finals week and the end of 2022 quickly approaches, I’m thankful for all of the students, faculty…
Dec 05, 2022
12.5.22 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that we are close to completing the interview process with potential interim provost candidates…
Nov 28, 2022
Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2022-23 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr.…
Nov 28, 2022
11.28.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’…
Nov 23, 2022
11.23.22 Dear Faculty and Staff: Please mark your calendars to attend a town hall about our university’s approach to enrollment management from 3 to 4 p…
Nov 21, 2022
11.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online,…