It is now officially Autumn, which is reinforced by the subtle changes in foliage and the shifting hours of daylight. I have talked with quite a few members of the UIS community recently who have expressed their disbelief that we are already six weeks into the semester. It is comforting to know that it is not just me that feels like time is passing at an accelerated pace.
Welcome to the Fall Semester! It is great to have more life on campus after a busy (and short) summer. I want to thank everyone who attended the Faculty & Staff Kickoff and a wonderful New Student Convocation and Party on the Quad. I commend our Student Affairs colleagues for the great events that will hopefully become a terrific UIS tradition that grows over time.
Do you have a Good Idea that could help make a positive difference for UIS? We are pleased to announce the availability again this year of one-time (non-recurring) funds to support implementation of good ideas from UIS staff and faculty. A wide range of ideas will be considered with the goal to fund projects with broad impact to the University.
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the faculty scheduled for tenure review and second or fourth year reappointment review. Listed below are the names of the faculty members scheduled for reviews this academic year:
Dear Colleagues:
Colleagues and Students:
I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been recommended for reappointment, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second and fourth year review of probationary faculty at UIS.
From Provost Schwab
Greetings β it is great to see students, faculty, and staff back on campus. I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you are βweatheringβ the weather okay. With the cold, snow, wind, ice, rain, and fog, it has been an interesting start to the year.
UIS Students, Faculty, and Staff:
Dear Colleagues,
Bob Smith has decided to resign from his position of Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education effective Wednesday, December 20, 2023 and will be moving to the position of full professor within the School of Public Management and Policy with teaching responsibilities beginning in the fall 2024 semester.
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues: