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Financial Assistance
Becky Prather with the Office of Financial Assistance works with students to make college accessible and affordable. She tries to make the financial aid process a smooth one for students and their families.…
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Accountancy
Joy Roberts is no stranger to multitasking. As soon as she gets to her office, Joy is answering calls, emails, and student questions as well as helping any other staff or faculty that need assistance. Everyone is kept…
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Program Coordinator for International Student Services
Erika is one of the first people international students meet when they arrive at UIS. She’s always ready to answer their question and help them adjust. She even plans events…
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Campus Services
As Press Supervisor, Tom’s job is to oversee all printing, bindery, and Central Receiving Operations. Faculty and staff rely on Tom and his team’s commitment to quality and service so their teaching materials,…
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UIS Police Officer
As a police officer on the University of Illinois Springfield campus, Ross Owens knows connecting with students is a big part of his job. It’s that personal engagement that makes students feel more comfortable…
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Office of Graduate Intern Programs, Center for State Policy and Leadership
As Assistant Director of the office and graduate intern recruiter, Shawn has spent almost 20 years recruiting students for UIS’ graduate degree programs and…
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Food Service
Jim and Pete are on the front lines of student service through their jobs in the Food Emporium. Their faces are among the first students see when they arrive for breakfast or lunch. The two are known for their speed…
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OBFS-UIS Purchasing
As a Business/Administrative Associate, Jill prepares and negotiates contracts, bids and RFPs so University departments can buy needed equipment and supplies, and secure services. Jill’s vast knowledge of…
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UIS Assistant Grounds Gardener
Terry Minder has made it his mission to keep the University of Illinois Springfield campus beautiful. He’s part of an 11 person crew that maintains 370 acres of campus grounds. Minder enjoys…
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Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, Department of History
Research Interests: Life and times of Abraham Lincoln
Dr. Burlingame is an internationally renowned scholar who has published twelve books on the…
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Assistant Director of Information Technology Services
Kara McElwrath enjoys her job where she gets to work with just about everyone with a connection to UIS. Working for ITS means that she helps students as well as faculty and…
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The James J. Stukel Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership
Research Interests: The impact of online learning
Dr. Swan is working to improve online learning for future generations of students. She prides herself on…