College of Public Affairs & Education at UIS

College of Public Affairs & Education at UIS We have a long history of interdisciplinary public affairs education, scholarship and public service.

The College of Public Affairs and Education is dedicated to effective public affairs education, significant public affairs scholarship, and active service to the community will improve government and public policy in Illinois, the nation and the world. The College of Public Affairs & Education is dedicated to the belief that effective public affairs education, significant public affairs scholarshi

p and active service to the community will improve government and public policy in Illinois, the nation and our wider global community. Schools and Departments in the College meet the needs of a wide range of students from their first semester of undergraduate education through their doctorate. We offer opportunities to faculty and students that simply cannot be found elsewhere in Illinois. Our faculty members are engaged with their practitioner colleagues in government and support agencies. Our proximity to the State Capital, the headquarters of state agencies and associations and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library offers our students, staff and faculty educational and co-curricular opportunities designed to encourage life-long civic engagement and a dedication to public service. A significant number of political and public policy leaders in Illinois have been our students, teach as adjunct faculty, work with our faculty and seek our expertise on public affairs issues. The College of Public Affairs & Administration is at the forefront of the UIS mission to provide an intellectually rich, collaborative and intimate learning environment for students, faculty and staff, while serving local, regional, state, national and international communities. Our College faculty and staff hope to provide an integrated package of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular initiatives that will guide our students to develop a strong sense of civic engagement, a commitment to social responsibility and an understanding of democratic values.

Join Dr. Jason Pierceson of the UIS School of Politics and International Affairs, for an insightful exploration of how t...
06/02/2026

Join Dr. Jason Pierceson of the UIS School of Politics and International Affairs, for an insightful exploration of how the U.S. Constitution is interpreted and applied in modern governance. This program considers the Constitution not only as a foundational historical document but as a living framework that shapes national policy, legal debates, and public life.

Through discussion of landmark Supreme Court cases and key social movements, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how constitutional interpretation evolves, how the Court reflects broader political dynamics, and how its decisions influence the daily lives of Americans. This program offers a thoughtful look at the enduring power - and ongoing controversy - surrounding the Constitution and the nation’s highest court.

Reserve your seat and be part of the conversation: https://web.cvent.com/event/5463b362-df62-49bd-912f-893be2dc5786/summary?environment=P2

Help shape the next generation of educators! If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about student success in...
05/29/2026

Help shape the next generation of educators! If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about student success in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Scan the QR code on the second slide to learn more.

The University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Clinical Placement Specialist to join the School of Education. Suppo...
05/29/2026

The University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Clinical Placement Specialist to join the School of Education. Support teacher candidates, build strong partnerships with school districts across Illinois, and help shape the next generation of educators! If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about student success in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates will contribute to project coordination, data collection, and overseeing student teacher field experience and clinical progress. Exceptional communication skills and licensure required.

Learn more and apply by June 26, 2026: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1253?c=uis

Summary:The Clinical Placement Specialist supports the Teacher Education Program (TEP) by coordinating and overseeing clinical placements for student ...

The University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a full-time, on-campus Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership t...
05/28/2026

The University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a full-time, on-campus Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership to join the School of Education - beginning Fall 2026. This tenure-track role offers the opportunity to prepare and inspire future school leaders in principal and superintendent licensure programs. If you're passionate about preparing the next generation of school leaders, we’d love to hear from you!

Candidates will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service within a collaborative academic community, with a planned 3–3 teaching load. Terminal degree and licensure required.

Learn more and apply by June 15, 2026: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1263?c=uis

Summary:The Educational Leadership program at the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications from well-qualified candidates to fill a ...

On May 5, 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield held its annual Faculty Honors Celebration. During this ceremony,...
05/27/2026

On May 5, 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield held its annual Faculty Honors Celebration. During this ceremony, faculty within the College of Public Affairs & Education at UIS were celebrated for the following:

Early Career Scholarship Award
✳ Suyang Yu, Public Management and Policy

Scholarly Impact Award
✳ Jason Pierceson, Politics and International Affairs

Center for Faculty Excellence programs recognized recipients of the Provost’s Certificate for Excellence in Professional Development:
✳ Matt Geras, Politics and International Affairs
✳ Jennifer Martin, Education
✳ Joseph Schweickert, Public Management and Policy

Faculty recognized for their contributions to the Guiding Lights New Faculty Peer Mentoring Program:
✳ Rick Funderburg, Public Management and Policy
✳ Youngjin Kang, Public Management and Policy
✳ Jun Wang, Public Management and Policy

Completed the UIS Peer Review of Teaching Program
✳ BJ Fletcher, Public Management and Policy
✳ Jennifer Martin, Education
✳ Anna Payne, Education

Faculty recommended for tenure:
✳ Daniel Platt, Legal Studies

Faculty recommended for promotion to full professor:
✳ Ty Dooley, Public Management and Policy
✳ Arwi Sai Kriz, Public Management and Policy
✳ Ann Strahle, Communication and Media
✳ John Transue, Politics and International Affairs

View the full list here: https://www.uis.edu/news/uis-honors-faculty-2026-faculty-honors-celebration

Did you catch it? The moment when years of dedication and excellence took center stage? Graduates from the College of P...
05/20/2026

Did you catch it? The moment when years of dedication and excellence took center stage? Graduates from the College of Public Affairs & Education at UIS and College of Business and Management at UIS came together to celebrate this year’s Commencement - and they truly showed up and showed out! 🎓

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! is beyond proud. Go shine bright, make big moves, and know we’re cheering you on every step of the way! As CPAE alum Carly Hawkins shared: Work hard. Be bold. Stay true. Be UIS. ⭐

05/16/2026

Hired! elementary education major Lauren Allen graduated with a job. She’ll be working as a fourth-grade teacher for Decatur Public Schools #61 in Decatur, Illinois.

➡️Say ! Apply today at uis.edu/apply

05/16/2026

Attention Nonprofit Professionals!

United Way of Central Illinois is excited to invite you to our next Nonprofit Learning Series session, featuring Dr. Kenneth A. Kriz, Professor of Public Management and Policy at UIS.

📌 Topic: Internal Controls for Effective Financial Management
📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕦 11:30 AM- Networking & Bring-Your-Own-Lunch
🕛 12:00 PM- Learning Session
📍 LLCC Medical District, Room 202 | 130 W Mason St., Springfield, IL

Whether you're a seasoned executive director or newer to nonprofit finance, this session is packed with practical knowledge you can put to work right away. Dr. Kriz will walk through how to develop strong internal controls, the role your auditors play in your organization, what to expect from an audit, and the key components of IRS Form 990- bringing together both the auditor and financial manager perspectives in one conversation.

Seats are limited- bring your lunch and come ready to learn! 💙

Register Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019dfde91c9a7f278d6fce55991ee349

05/15/2026

Check out what the School of Communication and Media has been up to the in the last year in our annual newsletter.

https://emails.illinois.edu/files/53/988660353/spring26scmnewsletter1-compressed.pdf

Who decides what makes a family? And what happens when the law steps into the most personal parts of life?Learn the ins ...
05/14/2026

Who decides what makes a family? And what happens when the law steps into the most personal parts of life?

Learn the ins and outs of Family Law this summer with Legal Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield! Topics include divorce, domestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact of the women's rights movement.

This fully online course can be found under Human Development Counseling, Legal Studies, Sociology/Anthropology, Social Work, and Women & Gender Studies. Limited spots are available, so enroll while you can!

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