The President’s Budget Roundtable provides insight, counsel and constructive dialogue on the budget process.
Achieving an academically responsive and fiscally responsible budget through collaboration, innovation and transparency is vital to NIU’s continued success. In this spirit, President Freeman has formed the President’s Budget Roundtable, comprised of faculty, staff and students representing a cross-section of the university. This advisory group will provide insight and counsel to inform presidential decisions and recommendations and will be convened regularly to provide diverse perspectives, facilitate information sharing and promote a constructive dialogue on both the budget and budgeting process.
The President’s Budget Roundtable is chaired by Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper and Vice President for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer George Middlemist. Membership of the PBR consists of faculty, staff and students.
For more information on the PBR, please contact Chris Doe at cdoe@niu.edu.
The NIU Presidential Commissions serve as advisory groups to the president of the university and were created to help foster an inclusive environment for the NIU campus and community. Through collaborative efforts and research, the commissions provide advice and/or recommendations to the president that foster a sense of belonging and increase opportunities for all members of the Huskie community to flourish.
If you're passionate about making a difference, consider joining a Presidential Commission! Each commission focuses on a specific aspect of identity while working collaboratively to support the unique experiences of all Huskies.
Nominations open in the spring semester. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved and help shape a more inclusive NIU!
The Presidential Commission on Interfaith Initiatives at Northern Illinois University envisions a campus where individuals of diverse faiths, beliefs, and philosophies coexist in harmony, engaging in mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. Guided by its mission, the commission works to foster interfaith dialogue, bridge cultural divides, and create experiences that celebrate the richness of shared humanity. By cultivating an inclusive environment, the commission ensures that all members of the NIU community feel valued, supported, and empowered to pursue their educational and professional goals, regardless of their particular faith or spirituality.
As an advisory body to the president, the commission addresses issues and concerns related to the diversity of belief systems represented at NIU, recommending research and actions that accommodate the needs of individuals practicing religious, spiritual, or philosophical traditions. At NIU, “interfaith” is understood as a commitment to viewing these traditions as bridges of cooperation and foundations of religious pluralism. This vision of pluralism is expressed through respect for diverse identities, the cultivation of inspiring relationships across differences, and collective action for the common good—making NIU a model of interfaith engagement for the broader society.
The NIU Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities advises the president on issues affecting individuals with disabilities. This commission acts as a university-wide advocate, promoting awareness and educating the campus community about disability-related matters. The PCPD fosters a community that upholds dignity, respect, and equal access, ensuring all individuals are recognized as valued members of NIU’s living, learning, and working environment.
The Presidential Commission on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE) is NIU’s longest-standing commission, paving the way for the development of other presidential commissions that reflect the university’s diverse community.
As an advisory body to the president, PCORE provides critical insights into the experiences of our campus community, with a dedicated focus on race and ethnicity. PCORE advocates for policies and initiatives that promote racial equity, inclusion, and belonging at NIU. The commission identifies barriers, provides recommendations, and supports institutional efforts to create a more just and inclusive campus community through research, dialogue, and collaboration.
The Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (PCSOGI) advises the president on issues and concerns affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals at the university.
PCSOGI is one of several standing commissions that advise the university president on the needs and concerns of underrepresented and underserved populations. NIU strives to create a welcoming, inclusive and equitable community where all people are treated with dignity and respect.
The Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (PCSOGI) advises the president on issues impacting LGBTQ+ individuals at NIU.
PCSOGI advocates for the needs of underrepresented and underserved communities. It supports NIU’s commitment to a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals—regardless of gender identity and expression—are treated with dignity and respect.
The NIU Presidential Commission on the Status of Women advises the president on issues and concerns related to the status of women at NIU. It advises the president on research and actions needed.
The Presidential Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) is the primary advisory body to the president on issues affecting those who identify as women at NIU.
PCSW provides research-based recommendations and advocates for policies that foster a supportive, equitable environment. Commission members serve the entire university community with independence and impartiality to advance gender equity at NIU.
Well-being is the foundation for success. Strong support for health and wellness enables NIU students, faculty, and staff to pursue their goals confidently.
The Presidential Commission on Well-being enhances campus wellness by providing resources, advising the president on well-being issues, and promoting a culture of holistic wellness at NIU.