Sabbatical Recognition 2021
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Sabbatical Leave
Academic sabbaticals represent a period of leave granted by the University of Illinois for the purpose of study, research, or other pursuit in support of academic excellence at the University. Faculty must qualify in terms of required years of service and have a clear and cogent plan for work to be accomplished during the leave. Eleven UIS faculty were recommended for sabbatical leave during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Tenure Recognition 2021
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Tenure
Academic tenure is a very rare gift of freedoms and responsibilities entrusted to those who have demonstrated sustained academic and professional performance commensurate with high standards. It is the first substantial and high-stakes professional challenge, for the burden of proof lies with the candidate – something that all of those here who have been recommended for tenure know well. In order to be eligible for tenure at the University of Illinois Springfield, candidates must demonstrate and document a clear record of probationary performance
Promotion Recognition 2021
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Promotion to Full Professor
All faculty who achieve tenure and the rank of associate professor have demonstrated and documented a clear record of excellence in teaching and a record of at least high quality in either scholarship or service, with performance in the other category being, at a minimum, satisfactory.
Faculty Awards 2021
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Faculty Awards 2021
We recognize the recipients of four of our prestigious faculty awards each spring: the Burks Oakley II Distinguished Online Teaching Award, the Faculty Excellence Award, the Pearson Faculty Award, and the Spencer Faculty Service Award. The fifth prestigious faculty award, the University Scholars Award, will be presented in the fall in conjunction with our Faculty Scholarship Recognition.
UIS to hold four academic summer camps for middle and high school students
University of Illinois Springfield Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) will offer four academic summer camps for middle and high school students in June and July. Each experience will be led by a UIS faculty member and will offer students a challenging, fun and affordable summer experience.
Programs include:
