State of Illinois Paid Leave benefit begins March 31; new time reporting forms for employees now available
Eligible employees will be able to start using the State of Illinois Paid Leave benefit beginning on March 31, 2024. When benefit usage occurs, the time should be reported on the updated Salaried Non-Exempt/Hourly Time Sheet and the Salaried Employee Benefit Usage Report. Both files are now available in the Forms section of the HR website. Employees should use the new forms for the March 16-31 hourly payroll (due April 1) and the March reporting period for salaried employees (due April 16). The new forms also include the Huskies Give Back program and updated instructions. Please use this as an opportunity to ensure that your information (name, employee ID, position number, etc.) is correct on the forms being submitted.
Beginning with the April 15 pay date, employees will be able to see their available balance for the above-mentioned programs on their pay advices. As an additional enhancement, the countdown balances for the non-accumulative sick leave programs have also been added to the pay advice. This balance reflects the amount of accrued sick leave that must be used before access to the non-accumulative sick leave benefit is granted.
Please email any questions to HumanResources@niu.edu.
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Purchase your 2024 NIU Football Season Tickets TODAY! NIU Football will play in Huskie Stadium six times this fall with FIVE of those home games being on Saturday and one Wednesday night #MACtion game. Current NIU Faculty/Staff as well as retiree prices begin at as little as $152 (West C, D, and E) and discounts for great chairback and benchback seats in Huskie Stadium.
For more information, visit niuhuskies.com/tickets or by call 815-753-PACK (7225).
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Register to attend the 2024 SPS Awards Luncheon.
Five members of the Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) have been chosen to receive staff awards. The five recipients will be honored during the SPS Luncheon and Awards Ceremony from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in Ellington’s. You are asked to RSVP by March 26 RSVP for the SPS Awards Luncheon.
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Great Colleges to Work For Survey now underway.
All faculty and staff are encouraged to complete The Great Colleges to Work for Survey. The invitation to complete the survey will be sent to your NIU email account from surveys@modernthink.net today, Monday, March 18, 2024. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and your responses are anonymous and confidential. The deadline to complete the survey is March 29, 2024.
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Applications now being accepted for the 2024-25 Staff Professional Development Academy cohort.
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The Staff Professional Development Academy is a yearlong, cohort style program that both promotes professional development and creates a network of leaders across campus. We aim to have diverse cohorts with representation across campus and encourage staff at all levels to apply. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply by visiting the Office of the President's website.
Deadline for applications is May 1, 2024.
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Proposals now being accepted for 117th Homecoming grants.
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 NIU Huskie Pride 117th Homecoming Grant Competition.
Do you have an idea for a homecoming event that you would like to see on campus, or want to enhance an existing homecoming event? The Homecoming Executive Committee invites all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to submit formal proposals for review! Homecoming will be October 13-20, 2024.
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Open forums for College of Business dean candidates scheduled.
NIU faculty and staff members are invited to attend open forums with the finalists for dean of the College of Business.
Meeting sessions with the candidates will be in person with a virtual attendance option, and the remaining sessions are as follows:
- Candidate #2 — 11 a.m. to noon Friday, March 29, in Barsema Hall 301 or via Teams.
- Candidate #3 — 11 a.m. to noon Friday, April 5, in Barsema Hall 301 or via Teams.
Contact the provost’s office at provost@niu.edu for more information on the open forums.
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University Advancement launches Outstanding Huskies series.
NIU’s Division of University Advancement is proud to announce the launch of the Outstanding Huskies series, a new initiative designed to celebrate the exceptional individuals who embody the spirit and pride of NIU. This series will spotlight the leaders, innovators, and trailblazers among our community who have made significant impacts within the university and beyond.
The Outstanding Huskies series aims to share the unique stories of our alumni, highlighting their achievements, dedication and the remarkable ways in which they contribute to society. From groundbreaking research and innovations to inspirational leadership and community engagement, these stories will showcase the diverse talents and profound effects our Huskies have on the world.
Together, we celebrate the pride of NIU – our leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who make a difference in the world. View our inaugural profile featuring NIU alumnus, John Sall, M.A. Economics ’73, Founder & Chair, JMP Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, SASAs the primary architect for JMP® software. Sall heads the R&D team that creates interactive and highly visual statistical discovery software used by 90% of Fortune 100 companies. View this inspiring first profile at myniu.com/outstandinghuskies.
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Introduction to Time and Effort Reporting
Join SPA for an overview of NIU’s time and effort reporting process, what it is and why we do it. This virtual session will provide those responsible for time and effort reporting with the information needed to support this important federal grant requirement. SPA’s next effort reporting cycle will occur in May and those involved in this process are encouraged to attend.
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand why NIU must do effort reporting.
- Identify the connection between proposed salary and wages and effort reporting.
- Implement key strategies to support accurate reporting.
Those who RSVP will receive an advance copy of the slides and will have an opportunity to submit questions prior to the session. Registration requested by Friday, April 5, 2024.
Live event date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 1 to 2 p.m. on TEAMS
Sessions will be recorded and posted to the SPA website for those unable to attend.
Presenters:
- Sue Gossman, Ph.D., CRA, SPA Post Award Specialist.
- Dara Little, MPA, CRA, Associate VP for Research/Executive Director Sponsored Programs Administration.
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Presidents Student Service and Leadership Awards Application is live.
The Presidential Student Service Leadership Awards Ceremony honors students who have made a significant contribution to our NIU community. We recognize these students in a variety of categories including class standing (freshman through graduate level), the Steven Agee II award, our multiple student organization awards, and our Presidential Student Service and Leadership Award.
Students who are interested in applying for any of these awards should visit our Student Involvement website to review the different awards, and complete the application process. Those who are looking to complete a recommendation for a student or would like to nominate a student can do so here too. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
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Policy Library update – new policies New policies are open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the new policies before they take effect. The new policies are:
- Policies Pertaining to Graduate Assistantships by April 19.
- Conflicts of Interest in Research for Public Health Services and Department of Energy Awardees by April 24.
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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Funding Available for Undergraduate Research
Submissions for the Student Engagement Fund (SEF) and the Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity (READ) grant for summer and fall projects are being accepted through April 2. SEF provides funding for students working on faculty-mentored research projects in all areas, while the READ grant provides funding for projects focused on closing equity gaps, social justice and diversity, and social innovation or social entrepreneurship with a view to improving social and/or cultural issues and inequities.
Faculty can apply for stipends to pay up to three undergraduate student researchers and to cover up to $500 in project supplies per student. Access full details and apply today.
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Assessment and Learning Improvement Showcase planned for April 19.
Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation is establishing an Assessment Circle to connect NIU assessment professionals and practitioners to develop a shared understanding of assessment and to create a community for sharing best practices for continuous improvement of teaching and learning. The Assessment Circle will host an Assessment for Learning Improvement Showcase that will provide space for conversation and sharing of practices among NIU faculty and others involved in assessment of student learning at NIU.
Join us for the Assessment for Learning Improvement Showcase on April 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon in Altgeld Hall, room 315.
This showcase is a forum for colleagues across campus to connect, learn and share application of best practices in assessment for student learning. It will be useful for faculty and administrators who are new to program level assessment or those who are working to make assessment more useful. The half day program will consist of an opening presentation on the assessment cycle, best practices, and challenges in assessment followed by three round-table discussions on specific practices employed by NIU faculty.
Advance registration is required. Register today.
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Eggsplore NIU Recreation
Join us for the ultimate mid-semester adventure at Eggsplore NIU Recreation Center. Embark on an exciting egg hunt around the facility, accompanied by cozy campfires and delicious s'mores. Get your groove on with energizing Zumba sessions, challenge yourself with crate climbing and enjoy a food demo with tasty samples. Exciting prizes await, including Starbucks and Qdoba coupons, NIU-themed gear, free nutrition coaching/personal training sessions, candy and more. All are welcome to join in for the free festivities.
For more information, check out go.niu.edu/eggsplore.
To register for a Zumba class, head to go.niu.edu/zumba.
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Applaud a Colleague is a show of appreciation for those coworkers who go above and beyond. These are just a few of the employees throughout the university that go the extra mile:
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Through March 31: Women's History Month
Monday, March 25: Higher Learning Commission Open Forum for Faculty
Monday, March 25: Higher Learning Commission Open Forum for Students
Tuesday, March 26: Higher Learning Commission Open Forum for Staff
Tuesday, March 26: Ellington's: Roast Turkey Breast, Honey-glazed Ham, Broccoli Casserole, Mashed Potato Salad, Strawberry Pretzel Salad and Dump Cake
Tuesday, March 26: Six Thinking Hats to Support Multiple Professional Practices in Supervision, Consultation, Mediation, Facilitation, and Teaching
Tuesday, March 26: NIU Softball Mental Health Awareness Game
Tueday, March 26: "Making Our History - Artists Render Lincoln's Legacies" Exhibition
Wednesday, March 27: **ONLINE** Designing and Assessing Generative AI Student Projects
Wednesday, March 27: Transgender Day of Visibility: Taking and Making Space
Wednesday, March 27: Race and the Law Conversation on “Environmental Racism”
Thursday, March 28: Songs of the Brave: Women in US History
Thursday, March 28: The Art of the Steelpan: A Lecture by Board of Trustees Professor Liam Teague
Thursday, March 28: Baseball Opening Day Event at the Grill at Huskie Den
Thursday, March 28: Kim Blaeser (Anishinaabe) Poetry Reading
Friday, March 29: NIU Softball Greek/ Campus Club Day
Wednesday, April 3: "Resisting Death: Undocumented Immigrants and the Politics of Kidney Failure in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" Professor Milena Melo Tijerina, Ph.D.
Thursday, April 4: Eggsplore NIU Recreation Center
Friday, April 5: Disability Justice Initiative: Accessibility and Universal Design
Friday, April 5: Spring 2024 Colloquium (GRADCOMM)
Thursday, April 11: Sponsored Programs Administration to Host Introduction to Time and Effort Reporting - Register by Friday, April 5
Friday, April 12: Disability Justice Initiative: Oppression Response: Beyond Disability Related Legislations to Empowerment in the Context of the Family
Tuesday, April 16: Unite for Recovery: Bridging Healthcare Perspectives in Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Wednesday, April 17: Introductory Commercial Card Training
Thursday, April 18: Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 20: 2024 Northern Illinois Regional History Conference
Monday, April 22: Huskie Fresh Staff Cooking Class: Chicken Caprese Pasta Register by April 15.
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Financial Month End Close
The month of March is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Journals not posted at that time will go into April business. Submit March journals before end of business Monday, April 8. Final March reports are scheduled to be available Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In addition, April reports are scheduled to be available Thursday, April 11, 2024. These and other important dates can be found on the Controller’s Office website.
Fiscal Year Early Planning Procurement Guidelines effective March 1, 2024
It’s time to gear up for closing out Fiscal Year 2024 purchase orders and start planning for Fiscal Year 2025. As the fiscal year wraps up, things get busy for business offices throughout the university, but Procurement Services and Contract Management is here to help with guidelines, instructions, and reminders. The P2PO System is now open for FY25 requisitions. Check the Procurement Procedures for thresholds and processing times. Here are the key procurement deadlines:
FY24
New transactions less than $100K with an anticipated July 1st start date should be submitted to Procurement Services by June 1, 2024.
Submit Change Order requisitions (increase/decrease), and requests to Rollover purchase orders to FY25 no later than May 1, 2024.
Transactions requiring 2-party agreements should be submitted to Procurement not later than April 15, 2024.
P-Card Transactions:
Last recommended day to make P-Card Purchases to post this fiscal year – June 21, 2024.
Last day to allocate P-Card transactions in PaymentNet to post this fiscal year- July 2, 2024.
FY25
Start your planning early for Fiscal Year 25 requests to ensure timely processing.
P2PO (FMS) System opened on March 1, 2024 – time to enter your requisitions for routine purchases, and open orders for FY25.
New requirements and open orders less than $100,000 must be submitted by June 1, 2024.
New requirements greater than $100,000 must be submitted immediately.
New FY25 RFP, IFB, Sole Source – time is of the essence. Just to be clear, there is a chance that new submissions might not be processed before July 1, 2024, because of the lengthy process and necessary approvals for these procurement types. Departments are encouraged to submit their requirements as soon as possible.
Friday, April 5: Homecoming Grant Competition Deadline
Wednesday, May 1: Staff Professional Development Academy Application Deadline
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Navigate connects students to resources
Keeping students engaged can play a key role in their success. This is the idea behind Navigate, NIU’s comprehensive student success management technology platform. Navigate connects students, advisors, faculty and services with the mission of helping students succeed. Read more.
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Marketing student Jasmin Kenzie is on the ball with the Milwaukee Bucks
NIU marketing student Jasmin Kenzie’s internship with the Milwaukee Bucks last summer was a slam dunk. Read more.
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