UIS Chancellor

 

The University of Illinois System has named Janet L. Gooch as the next chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield and vice president of the U of I System. Pending approval by the Board of Trustees, she will take office on July 1, 2022. 

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Janet L. Gooch

"Dr. Gooch has long been an innovative leader at Truman State University, as well as a respected educator. Her vision for UIS is based on this track record of success and a deep investment in collaboration that will serve the university, its students and faculty and the entire university system as well."

Timothy L. Killeen, President

The Position

The UIS chancellor represents and works with the entire campus community to establish an environment that is collaborative, collegial and empowering. This leader reinforces the traditions of shared governance, while leading the succession of accomplishments and innovations to new levels. The chancellor also serves as a vice president of the U of I System.

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About UIS

The University of Illinois Springfield provides a uniquely student-centered educational experience both in and out of the classroom through active learning, meaningful research, and impactful civil engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society. The university serves about 4,000 students (36% are graduate students), with more than 200 full-time faculty, nearly 500 staff, and an operating budget of $122.29 million. UIS is the top public regional university in Illinois and No. 4 in the Midwest according to U.S. News and World Report.

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Search Process

Timeline

September: search committee formed; October: listening sessions; November: finalize position; December-February: recruitment and selection; March and April: Finalist interviews; May: Board approval; June/July: New chancellor on board

Search Advisory Committee

Beverly Bunch, UIS professor of public administration (Chair)
Atul Agarwal, UIS professor of management, marketing and operations
Bob Blankenberger, UIS associate professor, public administration
Ann Comerford, interim vice chancellor for student affairs at UIS
Johnell Greer, program director in human resources at UIS
Meghan Kessler, UIS assistant professor of teacher education
Jarrod Knapper, UIS student government president
Ryan McCrady, president and CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Adrienne Nazon, U of I System vice president of external relations and communications
Ike Oduocha, international student at UIS
Rikeesha Phelon, president, UIS Alumni Association
Peter Shapinsky, UIS associate professor of history
Anne Strahle, UIS associate professor of communication
Allison Thornley, UIS assistant athletic director, strategic planning and finance
M. Lucia Vazquez, UIS associate vice chancellor for research innovation design
Celest Weuve, chair of the UIS Campus Senate and UIS associate professor of Allied Health

Search Firm

Parker Executive Search
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Campus Community Feedback

The Search Advisory Committee thanks our campus communities for their input, nominations, comments and suggestions during the search for the next chancellor.