Gooch said she hoped to be in Springfield in late June to spend time with Whitney before officially taking over July 1. UIS freshman Arianna Mills, who is from Springfield, said she wasn’t aware Gooch was visiting but hoped the new chancellor was someone “who cares about making positive change on the campus.” More: ‘Peace for Ukraine’ banners in Springfield designed to create awareness of conflict That’s what’s going to keep them at the university: having them find a home, having them find a group of students they connect with, faculty they connect with to make them feel a part of not only the UIS or Truman community but the Springfield or Kirksville community.” She said she would have to see what opportunities currently exist at UIS for minority populations on campus but TruSelf helped historically underrepresented students “find a community on our campus because that’s what’s essential. Gooch helped initiate the Truman State’s TruSelf Program, designed to provide support to historically underrepresented students and improve retention and graduation rates. What a wonderful place this is to have hands-on experiences and personal experiences with faculty that will encourage them to come here and really meet their academic potential.” But I think at UIS, we can help them see what the value of a UIS education would bring to them. There are lots of opportunities for students now. “I think there is a certain population that is considering other opportunities, whether that’s going directly into the workforce or trade schools or community colleges. “We know the demographics are playing against us. “Enrollment has been difficult (for universities) across the country,” Gooch said. It’s the fifth consecutive year numbers have declined and marks the lowest headcount since 2001, when the university admitted its first freshman class. Like at Truman State, enrollment numbers at UIS have failed, dropping 5% this fall to just under 4,000 students.
An independent federal mediator is planned to join the talks. “I’m aware that (Interim) Chancellor (Karen) Whitney has had some very good dialogue and communication with the faculty and that hopefully a resolution will come shortly.”Ī negotiation session between the union and administration is set for Friday.
“I’m aware the faculty are involved in the labor relations right now,” Gooch said. Gooch was also asked about UIS United Faculty, which represents about 130 members and is part of the University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100, moving forward with a strike authorization vote beginning Tuesday. She answered questions about enrollment shortfalls and attracting underrepresented students in a wide-ranging press conference. She has been part of the school, formerly Northeast Missouri State University, since 1995. Gooch named chancellor at University of Illinois SpringfieldĬurrently, Gooch is executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. The board of trustees is expected to formalize her appointment on May 19.Įarlier: Janet L. Gooch, 56, was named chancellor and vice president for the University of Illinois System on March 22. “You have to have a lot of strong will and tell your mind you can do it,” said Gooch, during a campus visit Monday.
So how is being a chancellor like being a triathlete? The University of Illinois Springfield chancellor-in-waiting has run several Abe’s Olympic Triathlons held in the city. Turns out Janet Gooch does know Springfield.
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