Hatt: How UIS is helping address the teacher shortage in central Illinois
The following is a column published by The State Journal-Register on July 26, 2024, was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education.
"The UIS School of Education submitted a proposal and successfully received $165,000 in fiscal year 2024 and an additional $165,000 for fiscal year 2025. The grant funding is renewable annually pending legislative approval.
'Where is the humanity?' Reacting to release of the Sonya Massey bodycam footage
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on July 23, 2024.
"Ryan Williams, a criminology and criminal justice professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, said he has seen a lot of body-worn camera videos over the last 25 years.
The video put out Monday to the public involving Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy over a pot of boiling water inside of her home on July 6, was "one of the worst," he admitted.
Biennial Inventory Kickoff Reminder
The equipment Biennial Inventory 2025 - UIS Biennial Cycle is starting today. If you are listed as the responsible Unit Contact or Unit Head, please go to Biennial Inventory to get started and to view your unit’s due dates. State of Illinois regulations and University policy require Units to biennially complete and certify a physical inventory of movable equipment. For Unit Heads and authorized delegates, this process is a portion of your custodial responsibilities.
Rhyann Morris named the UIS Employee of the Month for August 2024
Rhyann Morris, director of admissions processing at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been selected as the Employee of the Month for August 2024.
Morris, who joined UIS in 2014, manages the admission application and evaluation processes for the university. She is recognized for her efforts to streamline these processes, ensuring that prospective students are admitted efficiently. Colleagues note her ability to handle challenging situations professionally and her willingness to assist in various capacities.
