2.14.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am certain that last night’s deadly mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus is weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of our UIS community. I join my colleagues from throughout higher education in expressing my deepest sympathy to the MSU students, faculty and staff, and especially to the victims’ loved ones.
2.13.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Please join me at 4 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, for a town hall via Zoom to learn about the and plans.
2.10.23
Dear Colleagues:
2.6.23
Good afternoon:
I hope everyone enjoyed the dose of sunshine we got this weekend! I was glad to be back in Springfield last week following a busy three days in Chicago the prior week for Board of Trustees activities. This week is the Investiture at 2 p.m. Wednesday, and I’m so grateful to everyone who is working hard to make this a special event.
New Information
Spring Enrollment
1.25.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share with you the members of the search committee tasked with helping UIS select the next Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. Thank you to each of these individuals for volunteering their time for this very important search.
1.23.23
Good morning, colleagues:
1.9.23
Happy New Year, UIS!
I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have a very busy few months ahead of us as we work to fill key administration positions, host the February investiture and the March Board of Trustees meeting, plan for 2023 Commencement and more — all while juggling the usual course of business of teaching and supporting our amazing students!
New Information
Welcome, Interim Provost Delene!
1.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Monday, Jan. 9. Dr. Delene will serve as interim provost/VCAA designate until completion of the formal approval process with the Board of Trustees at its Jan. 26 meeting.
1.5.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to clarify what this means for our university.