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Alternative text is a concise description of an image embedded within a webpage鈥檚 code. The description is read aloud to visually-impaired viewers using a screen reader. Its primary purpose is to provide context and meaning to users who cannot see the image. Alt text also provides a fallback in case the image fails to load and plays a role in search engine results. (聽from WebAIM)
The digital accessibility requirements in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (2024) are broad and impact digital files shared across campus. Given breadth of these requirements, accessibility will become part of our daily work. As we advance in our accessibility compliance efforts, it will be essential for those of us creating shared documents, recording videos, and managing websites to understand the guidelines for producing accessible content.
UIS faculty,
I am writing to advise that a few minor changes have been made to the UIS Levels of Governance (LOG) policy document. The updated LOG can be found on the Academic Affairs Curriculum Planning & Review webpage.
The following changes were made to the LOG policy document:
Dear UIS Family,
Welcome to the beginning of a new semester at UIS!
It has been a pleasure meeting so many of our new UIS community members and seeing some familiar faces as we begin our Fall 2024 semester. I am reaching out today to share important reminders about your rights, updates to the Access and Equity Office, and information about required and optional trainings.
As a University of Illinois employee, you are required to complete ethics training on an annual basis.
Dear UIS Community Members:
Maintaining a safe campus is an important responsibility the entire UIS community takes seriously.
UIS Faculty and Staff,
Want to learn to play pickleball? Want to play with colleagues at various skill levels?
Human Resources and Campus Recreation are teaming up to offer pickleball on Court 3 in TRAC!
John Ferry is a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the UIS School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. His research areas include environmental chemistry, toxicology, microbial ecology, and science outreach.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
The Cox Children鈥檚 Center and the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center are once again hosting Trunk or Treat for Canned Goods. Please sign up to participate in this year鈥檚 event which is being held on Friday, October 25, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Set up will begin as early as 8 a.m.
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff,
Happy Homecoming week! We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming UIS events, where you can support your Prairie Stars and enjoy our special promotions!
Here's the deal: Come join us as we celebrate Volleyball's Home Opener with Youth Night!