Sending your child to college is a significant transition for both of the parent and student. Parents, trust in the strong foundation you've provided and give them space to grow independently, while also focusing on rediscovering your own interests and personal growth. Embrace this new chapter with confidence, knowing you've prepared them well for the journey ahead.
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Is college the right choice for you. College provides many benefits including networking opportunities, problem solving and communication skills and hands-on experience. It also provides many long-term benefits such as greater job security, higher earning potential and better health outcomes. In the end, it's your decision about whether this is the right option for your life.
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As you navigate through job listings and interviews, stay open-minded and flexible, consider seeking out networking opportunities to help you land the right job and look for ways to continue building your skillset. Embrace rejection as part of the process and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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The Chancellor’s Cabinet is establishing a new opportunity for the university community to comment on proposed university-level policies or significant policy revisions. For at least two weeks prior to taking final action on a proposed policy or significant policy revision, the draft policy will be made available to view online along with a comment form.

Two policies are currently open for comments:

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Explains the benefits of GPSI and ILSIP.
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Remember when Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility?”

That quote rings true, especially when we talk about AI in higher education.

Simply put, it means that having a lot of power means you've got a big responsibility to use it wisely. And that's exactly what we're facing with AI in universities.

On one hand, there's a rising concern on college campuses about the potential misuse of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.

UIS adjunct instructor Heath Bruce says,

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Your first job fair can be very intimidating. You’re not sure what you’re doing. All you want to say is, “I need a job,” but you must have a conversation first, learn to network, and make an excellent first impression. To help prepare, here are four tips for your next job fair.

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The top 3 things to maintaining mental and physical health in college is sleep, nutrition and movement.
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The article explains the benefits of Study Away and what experiences UIS offers.
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