UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership

UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership The Center for State Policy and Leadership promotes evidence-based policy and practice in the public sector.

The Center for State Policy and Leadership is the policy center of the University of Illinois Springfield. The Center provides a national stage for scholars, students, policymakers, and citizens to exchange ideas, engage in research, and expand our understanding of public issues.

05/30/2026
05/18/2026

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.

πŸ“Œ Topic: Internal Controls for Effective Financial Management
πŸ“… Wednesday, May 27
πŸ•¦ 11:30 AM- Networking & Bring-Your-Own-Lunch
πŸ•› 12:00 PM- Learning Session
πŸ“ 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! πŸ’™

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

05/07/2026

A new survey shows Illinois residents are split on whether the Chicago Bears should remain in the state. There is clear agreement on one issue. Stadiums should be funded primarily with private dollars.

Originally published by NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS, the study surveyed 1,000 residents across the state and highlights regional differences in how strongly people feel about the Bears’ future.

➑️ Read More: go.uis.edu/BearsSurvey

05/07/2026
05/01/2026

Today is the first day of the Spring Fund Drive! We’re kicking it off with public media giving days.help us in our commitment to our community by contributing a donation today at nprillinois.org/donate

04/04/2026

Non-Profit Professionals: From email tone to meeting etiquette, generational differences show up in the workplace every single day. Come learn how to navigate them!

We're so excited to welcome Diana H**b Bivona to our April Nonprofit Knowledge Network event on Wednesday, April 29th for a free session on Closing the Generational Communication Gap.

πŸ“… April 29 | 11:30am–1:00pm
πŸ“ LLCC Medical District, Springfield, IL
πŸŽ‰ Free to attend- lunch provided!

RSVP Here- https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019c6819ec7376899fcf8ec906b0460d

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