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University of Illinois

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    • Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
  • Telephone Numbers: (217) 206-6600
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• History & Memorable Moments

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a small, liberal arts university located in Springfield. The school is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. UIS was established in 1969 as Sangamon State University by the Illinois General Assembly and became a part of the University of Illinois on July 1, 1995. ^[1]

UIS serves almost 5,000 students in 20 master's degree, 20 undergraduate programs, and a doctorate in Public Administration. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues in its academic and community service pursuits. ^[1]

UIS was once one of the two upper-division and graduate universities in Illinois. In 2001, UIS switched to a full four-year undergraduate program, and now enrolls approximately 275 freshmen, including 125 honors students each year to the Capital Scholars Honors Program. Ongoing projects include a new residence hall on Eliza Farnham Drive (opening Fall 2008), and more suite- and townhouse-style residences. Renovations of existing buildings, especially those constructed in the 1970s, are in the works. These buildings lie mostly on the east quad of the UIS campus. ^[1]

The campus offers internship and fellowship opportunities in state government and business, and an evolving technology-enhanced learning environment. UIS is also nationally known for its on-line programs, which offer dozens of courses each semester and offers seven degree completion programs entirely over the Internet. ^[1]

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University of Illinois Global Campus

• About the University of Illinois Global Campus

The University of Illinois Global Campus is focused on innovation, quality, superior instruction, service, and accessibility. Our goal is to provide access to high-quality online education programs that merit the University of Illinois name. The curricula of our programs are developed by world-class University of Illinois faculty who are leaders in their fields of study.

The University of Illinois attracts the nation's most talented students with hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, many of them ranked among the best in the United States. Right now nearly 70,000 students are enrolled at our campuses, and thousands more take classes off campus and online. With a faculty base of 5,600 and an alumni body of more than 570,000, the University is a major world-class institution.

• The Global Campus Difference

We believe that interactions between students and faculty are paramount to effective learning. Global Campus students will participate in dynamic online dialogues and collaborate with classmates on projects and assignments in order to promote meaningful interaction within their courses. Global Campus courses are taught by highly qualified instructors who are experts in their fields and have a thorough knowledge of the online learning environment. Global Campus instructors provide prompt feedback to students and strive to create and support a positive learning environment.

• Exceptional Service

Exemplary student services distinguish The Global Campus from other online universities. In order to assist you when you first begin at The Global Campus, you will be assigned a Global Campus Advisor to guide you through all your administrative and educational needs outside the classroom. You will receive personalized one-on-one service from application through graduation. We will guide you through the application process, assist you with enrollment and financial aid, and make registering for your course easy.

• Accreditation

The University of Illinois Global Campus is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440).

The Global Campus offers degree and certificate programs developed in partnership with the colleges and departments of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Springfield. These campuses will award the degrees under their individual accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For students, this means that your degree from the University of Illinois Global Campus will be a University of Illinois degree.

• Programs Offered:
  • Master of Education with a concentration in E-Learning
  • Graduate Certificate in Foundations of E-Learning
  • Graduate Certificate in Management of E-Learning
  • Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety Organizations
  • Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Medical Error Disclosure
  • Master of Science in Recreation Sport and Tourism

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