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UIS chancellor outlines 'North Star' plan to address academic portfolio, deficit and retention
Summary
University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet Gooch presented a three‑part 'North Star' initiative aimed at program prioritization, eliminating a projected deficit by 2029 and improving student retention; she described timelines, a program dashboard review and staffing and budget actions already underway.
Chancellor Janet Gooch told the University of Illinois Board of Trustees on March 25, 2025 that the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has launched a North Star initiative focused on three strategic priorities: program portfolio review, fiscal stabilization and improved student persistence.
Gooch outlined a timeline and concrete steps for each priority, saying the initiative will guide decisions over the next two to three years. “North Star will serve as our guide as we strive to reshape the University for operational efficiency and academic excellence to ensure long term sustainability and relevance,” she said.
Why it matters: Gooch said UIS faces a structural deficit and enrollment pressures typical of regional public universities. The chancellor presented specific targets and interim actions intended to return UIS to balanced annual budgets while also protecting core student support and program quality.
Key points from the presentation
- Program review: An…
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