List of chancellors of the University of Illinois Springfield
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The chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield is the principal administrative officer of the university and a member of the faculty of each of its colleges, schools, institutes and divisions. The chancellor is appointed by the Board of Trustees following nomination by the president of the University of Illinois System. The chancellor performs those duties that are assigned by the president and that are consistent with the actions of the board of trustees. The chancellor is assisted by vice-chancellors for academic affairs, administrative affairs, campus affairs, and research.[1] Naomi B. Lynn served as the first chancellor in 1995, and there have been 5 chancellors in total. The current chancellor is Janet L. Gooch, who has held the position since July 1, 2022.
| Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield | |
|---|---|
 | |
since July 1, 2022 | |
| Appointer | Board of Trustees (nominated by the president) |
| Term length | One year |
| Inaugural holder | Naomi B. Lynn |
| Formation | July 1, 1995 |
| Website | www.uis.edu/chancellor |
On February 28, 1995, Governor Jim Edgar signed a bill reorganizing higher education in Illinois, which in the process abolished the Board of Regents of Sangamon State University (SSU) and merged SSU with the University of Illinois System. On July 1, SSU officially became the University of Illinois Springfield. Naomi B. Lynn, the last president of SSU, continued as the new university's first chancellor.[2]
List of chancellors
| Chancellorship[a] | Chancellor | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995–2001 |  |
Naomi B. Lynn | Lynn was previously the president of Sangamon State University before its integration into the University of Illinois System.[4][5] |
| 2 | 2001–2010 | |
Richard D. Ringeisen | Ringeisen was previously vice chancellor for academic affairs and chief academic officer at East Carolina University.[6][7] |
| N/a | 2010–2011 (interim) |
|
Harry J. Berman[b] | Berman was previously the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield.[8] |
| 3 | 2011–2020 | |
Susan J. Koch | Koch was previously the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Northern Michigan University.[9][10][11] |
| N/a | 2020–2022 (interim) |
|
Karen M. Whitney[c] | [12][13][14] |
| 4 | 2022–present | |
Janet L. Gooch | Gooch was previously the executive vice president and provost at Truman State University.[15] |
Timeline of chancellorships
*Interim/acting chancellor
See also
Notes
- Provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
- Retired academic leader from academic institutions in Pennsylvania.