/ en /student-affairs/student-affairs-initiatives/1st-generation-initiative <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">1st Generation Initiative</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hjach2</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-21T13:03:57-05:00" title="Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 13:03" class="datetime">Thu, 08/21/2025 - 13:03</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2>1st Gen Initiative</h2> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 22%"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/FIRST_GEN_UIS_primary_FINAL_2.jpg?itok=CjKjuXux" alt="UIS 1st Generation Logo" class="wp-image-49206 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fedfecf0-6ba2-4ae3-9e85-faf69679779e" data-image-style="original"></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The UIS 1st Gen Initiative is here to help first-generation students feel confident and supported throughout their college journey. We provide a welcoming space to ask questions, get guidance on navigating campus life and university processes, learn about helpful resources, and celebrate your achievements whether in academics, residential life, personal growth, or career exploration.</p> </div></div> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-cover alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background-dim"><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-08/IMG_1777.jpeg?itok=SDiKh7nn" alt="Multiple people around a table playing a game." data-id="49205" data-full-url="/sites/default/files/2025-08/IMG_1777.jpeg" data-link="/sites/default/files/2025-08/IMG_1777.jpeg" class="wp-image-49205" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3ca26885-f11c-40ce-bbd2-4339fa530699" data-image-style="original"></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-08/IMG_1787.jpeg?itok=GFqs0let" alt="Two students posing for a photo outside." data-id="49204" data-full-url="/sites/default/files/2025-08/IMG_1787.jpeg" data-link="/sites/default/files/2025-08/IMG_1787.jpeg" class="wp-image-49204" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9f385cf1-2d8b-4a65-b935-aeaa6ef640a0" data-image-style="original"></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/IMG_1779.jpeg?itok=jarKNCqR" alt="Student coloring at 1st Gen event" data-id="49207" data-full-url="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1779.jpeg" data-link="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1779.jpeg" class="wp-image-49207" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="79196a00-51de-4480-ac23-90068454218f" data-image-style="original"></figure></li></ul><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption">First Generation Event</figcaption></figure> <p></p> </div></div> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <h2>What We Offer</h2> <ul><li>Academic Courses</li><li>Living Learning Community</li><li>Social Activities</li><li>Workshops</li><li>Speakers</li><li>Panels</li><li>Job Shadowing</li><li>Internships</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <h2>Mentoring Opportunities</h2> <p>Connect with mentor's who've been in your shoes:</p> <ul><li>Peer Mentors </li><li>Faculty and Staff</li><li>Alumni</li></ul> </div> </div> <div style="height:38px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-cover has-background-dim" style="background-color:#003366"><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">Living Learning Community (LLC) Opportunity</h2> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-04/Fall%20teambuilding%202.jpg?itok=CZ3dlRmV" alt="Three students working on a project together." class="wp-image-47156 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4dee42dc-98ab-4f8b-9ea1-e5e9b91c854c" data-image-style="original"></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h3>Necessary Steps</h3> <p>Necessary Steps is a Living Learning Community (LLC) designed for first-generation students during their first and second years at UIS. In this community, students live together, take courses together, and build a strong support network to help each other successfully navigate the first years of college.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="/student-affairs/student-affairs-initiatives/necessary-steps">Necessary Steps Information</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:36% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/FirstGenForward_Logo_Black.png?itok=INAI45-s" alt="First Gen Forward logo" class="wp-image-49217 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ed9a425a-6b66-476f-9c30-c311230d53c6" data-image-style="original"></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-large-font-size"><br>UIS was selected as a new member to the First Gen Forward Network in 2025. This designation recognizes UIS for it's strong commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.&nbsp;</p> </div></div> <div style="height:24px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-cover has-background-dim" style="background-color:#003366;min-height:273px"><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size">Contact Us!</p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size">Email - FirstGenInitiative@uis.edu&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-events field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-profiles field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-faculty field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-employees field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-policies field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news-2 field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-slate-embed field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-research field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-dept-faqs field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:03:57 +0000 hjach2 33439169 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/exciting-bookstore-update-new-digital-materials-platform-fall-2025 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Exciting bookstore update: New digital materials platform for Fall 2025</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-20T09:21:29-05:00" title="Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 09:21" class="datetime">Wed, 08/20/2025 - 09:21</time> </span> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:21:29 +0000 hbruc3 33439143 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/register-now-involvement-fair <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Register Now for Involvement Fair</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-15T09:26:07-05:00" title="Friday, August 15, 2025 - 09:26" class="datetime">Fri, 08/15/2025 - 09:26</time> </span> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:26:07 +0000 hbruc3 33439104 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/welcome-table-volunteers-needed <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Welcome Table Volunteers Needed</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-14T10:36:38-05:00" title="Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:36" class="datetime">Thu, 08/14/2025 - 10:36</time> </span> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:36:38 +0000 hbruc3 33439097 at /news/student-affairs/uis-earns-national-recognition-commitment-first-generation-student-success <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">UIS earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>bwood8</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-12T09:03:22-05:00" title="Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 09:03" class="datetime">Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:03</time> </span> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:03:22 +0000 bwood8 33439085 at /student-affairs/student-affairs-initiatives/department-program-review <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Department Program Review</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rbye</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-07T15:39:43-05:00" title="Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 15:39" class="datetime">Thu, 08/07/2025 - 15:39</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2 class="has-dark-blue-color has-text-color">Departmental Program Review</h2> <p>The departmental program review process empowers departments within the Division of Student Affairs to critically evaluate their work and their effect on the student experience through a lens of continuous improvement. The review process is an opportunity for departments to take a comprehensive and critical look at the unit, to clearly state and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and to outline a plan for future action.</p> <h3 class="has-dark-blue-color has-text-color">Departmental Program Review Steps</h3> <ol><li>Pre-Review</li><li>Self-Study</li><li>Review by Program Review Committee</li><li>Departmental Response and Action Plan</li></ol> <p>Reviews will be conducted every four to five years; the current schedule can be found below. Full departmental program review guidelines can be found here. </p> <h3 class="has-dark-blue-color has-text-color"> Departmental Program Review Schedule</h3> <figure class="wp-block-table alignwide is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th>Department</th><th>Previous Review</th><th>Next review</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Diversity Center</td><td></td><td>Spring 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Food Service</td><td></td><td>Spring 2025</td></tr><tr><td>New Student Orientation/Family Relations</td><td><a href="https://uofi.box.com/s/z4igz2e3zj48sc46fhrq3k6cie60cgrn">Spring 2025 (Box)</a></td><td>Spring 2029</td></tr><tr><td>Student Life (Campus Activities Programs)</td><td></td><td>Spring 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Athletics</td><td></td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Campus Recreation</td><td></td><td>Spring 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Career Development Center</td><td></td><td>Spring 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Counseling Center</td><td></td><td>Spring 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Cox Childcare Center</td><td></td><td>Spring 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Dean of Students Office</td><td></td><td>Fall 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Office of Disability Services</td><td></td><td>Fall 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Greek Life (Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life)</td><td></td><td>Fall 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Health Services</td><td></td><td>Fall 2026</td></tr><tr><td>International Student Services</td><td></td><td>Spring 2027</td></tr><tr><td>Military and Veteran Student Services</td><td></td><td>Fall 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Residence Life</td><td></td><td>Spring 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Strategy and Partnerships</td><td></td><td>Spring 2027</td></tr><tr><td>Student Union</td><td></td><td>Fall 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Volunteer and Civic Engagement</td><td></td><td>Fall 2025</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-events field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-profiles field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-faculty field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-employees field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-policies field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news-2 field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-slate-embed field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-research field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-dept-faqs field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:39:43 +0000 rbye 33438781 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/call-program-proposals-student-leadership-summit-2025 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Call for Program Proposals - Student Leadership Summit 2025</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-05T11:16:40-05:00" title="Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 11:16" class="datetime">Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:16</time> </span> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:16:40 +0000 hbruc3 33438769 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/submit-welcome-message-convocation-aug-10 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Submit a Welcome Message for Convocation by Aug. 10</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-07-28T13:09:02-05:00" title="Monday, July 28, 2025 - 13:09" class="datetime">Mon, 07/28/2025 - 13:09</time> </span> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:09:02 +0000 hbruc3 33438722 at /news/student-affairs/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/be-part-new-student-welcome-submit-program-request-july-10 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Be a Part of New Student Welcome - Submit a Program Request by July 10</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-06-27T09:46:07-05:00" title="Friday, June 27, 2025 - 09:46" class="datetime">Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:46</time> </span> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:46:07 +0000 hbruc3 33438539 at /event/cynthia-thompsons-retirement-celebration <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Cynthia Thompson's Retirement Celebration</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-06-16T13:18:14-05:00" title="Monday, June 16, 2025 - 13:18" class="datetime">Mon, 06/16/2025 - 13:18</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>We hope you’ll join us as we honor Cynthia in grand fashion, sharing memories, offering our well wishes, and celebrating the incredible legacy she leaves behind.</p> <ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> June 24, 2025</li><li><strong>Time: </strong>4-5:30 p.m.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Student Union – South Ballroom</li></ul> <p>Let’s come together to celebrate not just a career, but a remarkable person whose influence has shaped so many lives.</p> <p>Steven Johnson Jr., Ed.D. (He/Him/His)<br>Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement<br>University of Illinois Springfield<br>Student Affairs<br>(217) 206 - 8448<br><a href="mailto:sjohn253@uis.edu">sjohn253@uis.edu</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-when field--type-smartdate field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">When</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-06-24T16:00:00-05:00" class="datetime">Tue, Jun 24 2025, 4</time> - <time datetime="2025-06-24T17:30:00-05:00" class="datetime">5:30pm</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-location field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Location</div> <div class="field__item">Student Union – South Ballroom</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-categories field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Type</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14773885" hreflang="und">Employee</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2600000768" hreflang="en">Faculty</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2600003295" hreflang="en">Student</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/473" hreflang="en">Student Affairs</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-share-on-social field--type-social-media field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="block block-social-media block-social-sharing-block"> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/taxonomy/term/473/feed&amp;title=" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-msg share" onclick="FB.ui({method: 'send',link: '/taxonomy/term/473/feed'})" title="Facebook Messenger"> <img alt="Facebook Messenger" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_msg.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/473/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/taxonomy/term/473/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=/taxonomy/term/473/feed&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/473/feed&amp;hashtags=Hashtag" title="X"> <img alt="X" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/twitter.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="pinterest share" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=/taxonomy/term/473/feed&amp;description=" title="Pinterest"> <img alt="Pinterest" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/pinterest.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a class="email share" href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site /taxonomy/term/473/feed" title="Email"> <img alt="Email" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/email.svg"> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:18:14 +0000 hbruc3 33438495 at