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We do not act based on speculation before that thorough analysis takes place. […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/administration">Administration</a></li><li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/research">Research</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/international-student-travel/">International Student Travel </a></h4> <p><i>Dec 09, 2024</i></p> <p><p>We have received concerns from our international community associated with the upcoming administration change. At this time there are no specifics regarding what, if any, policy, or regulation changes may be attempted. Illinois International Student and Scholar Services is not currently recommending students make any changes to their travel plans, although it is always recommended […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/students">Students</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/report-of-racist-text-messages/">Report of racist text messages</a></h4> <p><i>Nov 11, 2024</i></p> <p><p>Campus partners are investigating a report of racist and hateful text messages sent to students from an anonymous source. We do not yet know how many students have been affected, but it is disturbing that any person would be confronted with such reprehensible behavior. Impacted students will be connected with support services.  If a student […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/campus-climate">Campus Climate</a></li><li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/safety">Safety</a></li><li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/students">Students</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/seiu-local-73-strike/">SEIU Local 73 Strike</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 23, 2024</i></p> <p><p>Updated Oct. 3, 2024: We are pleased that members of SEIU Local 73 have ratified the agreement we reached earlier this week. Employees returned to work on Tuesday and continue to provide outstanding service in furtherance of the mission of the university and students’ experience. The agreement is consistent with our mutual goal of providing […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/administration">Administration</a></li><li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/personnel">Personnel</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/u-s-department-of-educations-office-for-civil-rights-complaint-resolution/">U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Resolution</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 19, 2024</i></p> <p><p>As a global university that reflects a full range of cultures, beliefs, faiths and perspectives, the communities that compose the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are our greatest strength, and we do not condone expressions of antisemitism, Islamophobia or hatred and harm against any individual or groups. We remain fully committed to fostering inclusion and respect […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/campus-climate">Campus Climate</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/united-states-supreme-court-decision-to-end-race-conscious-admissions-decisions/">United States Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions decisions </a></h4> <p><i>Sep 16, 2024</i></p> <p><p>We remain committed to promoting access, equity and inclusion as we build our student body. And we continue to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that reflects the varied perspectives and lived experiences of our world and values the members of the communities we serve. </p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/admissions">Admissions</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/admissions-firewall/">Admissions Firewall</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 16, 2024</i></p> <p><p>A firewall has been placed around faculty, administrators and admissions staff with admissions responsibility so that those without admissions responsibility may not influence decisions.</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/admissions">Admissions</a></li><li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/students">Students</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/smoke-free-campus/">Smoke-free campus</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 16, 2024</i></p> <p><p>The university has prohibited smoking on campus property since January 1, 2014. Our smoke-free campus policy has contributed to making our campus a healthy place to learn, live and work and has set an example for other colleges and universities in Illinois and beyond. You can read more about the State of Illinois’ Smoke-Free Campus […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/safety">Safety</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/conceal-carry-on-campus/">Conceal carry on campus</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 15, 2024</i></p> <p><p>The university complies with all state and federal regulations. Illinois law states that conceal carry license holders may not carry in a number of places, including university property and buildings. People who carry firearms on campus are subject to arrest.  The university Chief of Police is designated to receive, review and issue written permission to […]</p> </p> <ul class="category-filter-list"> <li class="taxonomy-list"><a class="il-button" href="/university-statement-category/safety">Safety</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="scm-post"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://stratcom.illinois.edu/university-statements/animal-care/">Animal care</a></h4> <p><i>Sep 15, 2024</i></p> <p><p>The university’s research programs are regulated by law and the university is committed to full compliance with those regulations and to providing high-quality animal care. 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