Operating Staff Council election now underway.
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The OSC election will be held electronically — there will be no paper ballots. There are five vacancies, and we have 11 great candidates. Voting is now open and closes 5 p.m., May 17. Please review the candidates and vote for those who will represent you in shared governance. If you have questions, please contact jslagstad@niu.edu.
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HRS Releases New Automated Form
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As previously indicated, HRS is actively pursuing form automation. Effective immediately, the following forms are accessible on the HR website through a dedicated Kuali link.
HRS aims to enhance accessibility and streamline processes by making these forms available through Kuali Build, an online workflow toolkit.
Please visit the Kuali Build information page for addition details about Kuali Build or its functionalities.
Please email any questions to HumanResources@niu.edu.
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The vendor will begin picking up the remaining Canon printers which were not slated for replacement on 5/8 and throughout the week of 5/20. The IT administrator for each area will be notified in advance of the printer removal to ensure offices are open and accessible. A complete list of printer removals can be viewed on this dashboard.
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Presidential Commissions now accepting new members.
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The Office of the President seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Presidential Commissions. These commissions play a critical role in advising the President and provide an opportunity to engage the relevant expertise and multiple perspectives of faculty, students and staff to promote problem solving, innovation and change in pursuit of NIU’s mission, vision and values. The commissions support the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible Huskie community where individuals feel welcome and experience a profound sense of belonging. Accordingly, we seek nominations for individuals with interests, experiences, or expertise related to the commissions’ work to enrich their efforts and ensure that their recommendations reflect the diverse viewpoints of the Huskie community.
To nominate someone or self-nominate, please complete the online application, which seeks general information and a brief statement of interest by Friday, May 17, 2024. The Commission review panel will evaluate all nominations, and the nominees will receive an email notification before the fall semester starts.
NIU Commission Application
Explore the individual websites of our commissions for comprehensive details and insights into their respective missions, activities, and contributions.
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Faculty, Staff and Alumni Week at the Huskie Food Pantry (May 7-9; shifts vary)
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Finals week is one of the hardest weeks for our Huskie Food Pantry to recruit volunteers since it is mostly student-supported and most students are busy studying. You can help our Huskie Food Pantry fill this gap and serve students by registering to volunteer. Close to 50 volunteers are needed to help intake and sort food, organize the pantry and support students as they shop Tuesday through Thursday of finals week.
NIU employees can use their Huskies Give Back (volunteer leave) time to support the pantry/closet and our students during a time when support is sorely needed. Learn more about our Huskies Give Back program, which allows employees to volunteer during regular working hours.
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Important changes for NSF proposals and awards
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is issuing several important policy changes with the new Proposal Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that will take effect for proposals submitted on or after May 20, 2024. Faculty and staff who work with NSF should carefully review these changes.
Key changes involve new requirements for:
- Current and pending support and biographical sketches.
- Graduate student mentoring plans.
- Research security disclosures.
Learn more by visiting the Sponsored Programs Administration Newsblog.
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OSC recreating a “Whom to Contact” list to facilitate the success of new employees.
We appreciate the ongoing support we’ve received over the last several weeks regarding our “Whom to Contact” list; much thanks to those who have taken the time to fill out our survey. We look forward to sharing this incredible resource with new employees.
To ensure accuracy and completeness of this resource, we ask that if you have yet to input your department’s data, that you take a moment to do so now. The survey is brief and should only require a couple of minutes of your time.
Thank you for your participation. Your input will help pave the way for the success of our new employees.
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T-RISE May Workshop scheduled for May 15-16.
The Transdisciplinary Research Incubator for STEM Education (T-RISE) will host a two-day proposal writing workshop 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 15 and 16. Participants should come with their collaborators and prepared to work on grants for external STEM education funding or a T-RISE seed grant. The May workshop offers dedicated time and support to assist you in writing your seed grant proposal. During this workshop, we will provide meals, a comfortable workspace and opportunities for feedback from peers and mentors on your draft.
Please RSVP by May 1. For questions about this event, please contact Nicole LaDue nladue@niu.edu.
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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 Friday, May 9: Environmental Studies Plant Sale
Tuesday, May 7: **ONLINE** Foundations of Course Design: Learning Outcomes, Learning Activities, and Assessments
Tuesday, May 7: **ONLINE** VoiceThread: Guest Presenters: How I use VoiceThread in my Online Course
Wednesday, May 8: **ONLINE** Exploring Kaltura Features
Wednesday, May 8: Graduating Huskies Photoshoot
Wednesday, May 8: Virtual information session for graduating Huskies
Thursday, May 9: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
Thursday, May 9: Supportive Professional Staff Council
Thursday, May 9: **ONLINE** Blackboard Office Hours: Calculating and Submitting Final Grades
Thursday, May 9: NIU's 15th Annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 9: Virtual information session for commencement guests
Friday, May 10: Graduate Spring 2024 commencement
Saturday, May 11: Undergraduate Spring 2024 commencement
Tuesday, May 14: Introductory Commercial Card Training
Wednesday, May 15: STEM Café: Physical Therapy for Lifelong Health
Monday, June 17: UWC's Summer Writing and Research Program
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Financial Month End Close
The month of April is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Journals not posted at that time will go into May business. Submit April journals before end of business on Wednesday, May 8. Final April reports are scheduled to be available Friday, May 10, 2024. In addition, May reports are scheduled to be available Tuesday, May 13, 2024. These dates, and other important dates related to the Controller’s Office can be found here: Calendars and Important Dates - NIU - Controller's Office.
Fiscal Year 2024 Due Dates for Accounting Transactions
We are preparing to wrap up another fiscal year here at NIU and it is important that we finalize the university’s FY 2024 financial statements in a timely manner. Please ensure that all FY 2024 transactions for your department are properly classified and submitted to the Accounting Office by the deadlines listed below:
- June 18, 2024: Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring prior to June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu.
- June 28, 2024: All FY 2024 cash and/or checks received must be deposited at the Bursar’s Office in Swen Parson 235, and must be made in accordance with Bursar’s Office policy
- July 15, 2024: All FY 2024 approved invoices, check requests and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services at AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu or Lowden Hall 208.
- July 15, 2024: Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring in June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu.
It is very important to note that transactions required to be processed in FY 2024 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY 2024 documents even if the deadline has passed).
Please review all transactions and balances in applicable cost centers, paying particular attention to appropriate cut-off for transactions occurring during the months of June and July. Note that all goods and services received prior to June 30, 2024, must be recorded as an expenditure or accrued as a liability in the current fiscal year. Goods and services received after June 30, 2024, must be recorded as an expenditure in Fiscal Year 2025. University sales and services performed prior to June 30, 2024, must be recorded as revenue in the current fiscal year. University sales or services to be performed after June 30, 2024, must be recorded as revenue in FY 2025. If you have any questions concerning how transactions should be recorded, please contact an Accounting Office representative.
We appreciate your full cooperation as we work to ensure a successful close out of FY 2024. Should you have any questions about the year-end process, please email the Controller’s Office at ControllerOffice@niu.edu for assistance.
Friday, May 17: Nomination deadline to serve on Presidential Commissions
Friday, May 17: Operating Staff Council Election Closes May 17
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Transforming Community Engagement at NIU
Community engagement is an integral component of NIU’s mission. Community engaged research, teaching and artistry are happening across the university, enriching student learning, connecting faculty with practitioners in their areas of study, serving as an engine for social mobility, and benefiting communities near and far. NIU has a long history of commitment and impact in this area, affirmed by the university’s classification as a Carnegie Engaged Institution. Read more.
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Huskie Hypermilers crack top 10 at Shell Eco-Marathon Americas
The average Indy racer gets about four miles to a gallon of gasoline. On their trip to the world-famous racetrack in Indianapolis, the NIU Supermileage team managed to do much better, clocking in at the equivalent of 5,640 mpg. Read more.
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