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Getting to know you: Jennifer Harris
Jennifer Harris is the office administrator for the Center of Lincoln Studies.
What do you like about your job?
I enjoy the variety of projects I’m involved in. I love to plan and keep a running task list. There is a satisfying sense of accomplishment in seeing a project come together from start to finish and knowing I had a share in bringing it to fruition. There is so much opportunity to grow and learn, and my leaders truly support me in doing so.
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Getting to know you: Asia Scott
How did you get started in your career field?
My journey into higher education began during my undergraduate years at Kentucky State University, where I was deeply engaged on campus. I started a book club, joined several student organizations — including Presidential Protégés and the Student Government Association — and became an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Message from the Chancellor: Federal Updates
1.29.25
Dear students, faculty and staff:
UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level over the past several days, and we have been collaborating with the U of I System and colleagues to best understand how these announcements may affect our university community.
Below are updates on areas of greatest impact to our students, faculty and staff:
Open Forum - Director of the Access & Equity Office and Title IX Coordinator
Colleagues,
Please join us for the Open Forums featuring candidates for the position of Director of the Access & Equity Office and Title IX Coordinator. Instead of a formal presentation, the forums will follow an open Q&A format. I will begin each session by asking the same two questions to each candidate, after which the floor will be open for questions from attendees.
Both Open Forums will be held in Brookens Auditorium: