University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)

The faculty union has been without a contract since August as negotiations have yet to produce an agreement.

The UIS Model Illinois Government Club (MIG) gives students a chance to enact political roles.

Dr. Janet Gooch will begin her new job in July. She comes to UIS from Truman State University in Missouri.

University of Illinois Springfield faculty have worked without a contract since last summer.

Dr. Janet Gooch will assume the new role in July. She has been a longtime administrator at Truman State University.

Barbara Van Dyke-Brown, director, Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program at UIS discusses this unique and highly successful program that educates students on the inner workings of state government.

Barbara Van Dyke-Brown, director, Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program at UIS discusses this unique and highly successful program that educates students on the inner workings of state government.

Tyler Pence is the head cross country and track coach at the University of Illinois Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about his career and sticking with running after many injuries. He also qualified for the U.S. Olympic team trials and spoke about his plans for competing in the future.Originally aired Aug. 30, 2021

The number of students taking classes through the University of Illinois Springfield has declined by just over 200 from last year. That continues a trend that has seen enrollment drop from a 2014 high of 5,431 to 3,944 in the current fall semester. In the fall of 2020, enrollment stood at 4,146.

The goal of the series is to increase the public’s awareness of disparities that exist in our own backyard and to encourage discussion and action to create a more just and equitable community.