Provost Communications

2024 Provost’s Advising Awards — now accepting nominations

February 20, 2024 Dear faculty, staff and students, It is our pleasure to announce that this year’s 2024 Provost’s Advising Awards are now open for nomination. These awards were established to recognize professional advisors who…

Reminder: Call for 2024-25 faculty awards nominations

Dear UIC faculty, As a reminder, the deadline for several 2024-25 faculty award nominations is Friday, Feb. 16. Additional information can also be found on the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs’ UIC…

Requirements for Higher Learning Commission site visit

Dear colleagues, In preparation for the Higher Learning Commission site visit March 11 and 12, 2024, we request your assistance to ensure that the information provided to the reviewers accurately reflects the institutional…

Call for 2024-25 faculty awards nominations

Dear UIC faculty, We are thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the 2024-25 faculty awards, the information of which was shared with your dean yesterday. Below, please find a summary of…

Search for CATE executive director

Dear colleagues, We write to announce that a search for the next executive director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence is underway. The search committee is being chaired by Michael Scott, associate…

Textbook Adoption Reminder

Dear faculty, Spring 2024 registration begins Oct. 30, and I am writing to encourage your early adoption of your course materials in order to help our students be best prepared for a successful…

College of Engineering leadership announcement

Dear faculty, staff and students, It is with mixed emotions I share that Peter Nelson, currently serving in his 17th year as dean of the College of Engineering, has informed me of his…

Safety messaging on Blackboard

Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to share a brief but important update regarding safety resource messaging on campus. Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, Campus Administration and the Office of Administrative Services have initiated…