Parking permits go on sale July 5, 2023.

Parking permits for the next academic year (2023-2024) are available online beginning
July 5, 2023. Parking permits are virtual, so you will not receive a physical permit. Your license plate will act as your parking permit.

 

Our Customer Parking Portal provides convenient access to your parking account information. You can view your account, purchase a parking permit, make a ticket payment and update vehicle information.

 

A free parking option is also available. Those who take advantage of this option have a virtual green permit which allows for remote parking in Lot K on the west side of campus, just off Lincoln Highway.

 

For those only needing temporary parking, there are short-term parking options available. Short-term permits can be purchased online, and options include daily, weekly and monthly permits. Short-term parking is also available at pay stations and via the AMP Park mobile app.

You can visit our website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 815-753-1045 or parking@niu.edu.

 

PeopleSoft Financial Management System maintenance scheduled.

The PeopleSoft Financial Management system will be unavailable on Wednesday, June 21 from 5 to 9:00 p.m. due to system maintenance.

 

Board of Trustees approved increments for non-represented faculty and staff.

• Increments for Non-Represented Faculty Approved

At their June 15, 2023 meeting, the NIU Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Freeman’s recommendations for non-represented faculty increments. Eligible non-represented faculty will receive a 5% across-the-board increase to be effective July 1, 2023.  Non-represented faculty on regular contracts/appointments (including temporary Faculty with an FTE of .5 or greater) employed by the university on or before December 31, 2022, and who remain employed on the effective date of the increment program, will be eligible for the increment subject to university procedures, unless their contracts provide otherwise.

 

Human Resource Services will provide information to eligible employees on how and when to view their increment notice the week of July 3.

• Increments for Non-Represented Staff Approved

At their June 15, 2023 meeting, the NIU Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Freeman’s recommendations for non-represented staff increments. Increments for eligible non-represented staff will be tiered, based on annual salary. Eligible, non-represented staff with a salary at or below $200,000 will receive 5%; and above $200,000 will receive 3% effective July 1, 2023.

 

Non-represented staff on regular contracts/appointments (including temporary SPS staff) employed by the university on or before December 31, 2022, and who remain employed on the effective date of the increment program, will be eligible for the increment subject to university procedures, unless their contracts provide otherwise.

 

Human Resource Services will provide information to eligible employees on how and when to view their increment notice the week of July 3

Reminder to secure offices, classrooms and labs.

NIU Police remind all employees to secure offices, classrooms, labs and any other spaces on campus containing computers, equipment and other valuables. A recent rash of burglaries on campus has seen thousands of dollars’ worth of items taken.

 

"Most burglaries are crimes of opportunities," said NIU Chief of Police Darren Mitchell. "Thieves are often deterred by something as simple as a locked door, preferring to go down the hall or to the next building in search of easier targets. So taking that extra second to lock that door behind you is often all it takes to ensure the safety of valuable assets."

 

DeKalb Corn Classic Walk2Run program returns for second year.

After its resounding success last year and due to many requests from across campus, we are happy to announce that we will be holding another Walk2Run program beginning Wednesday, July 12. The program leads up to and prepares you to participate in the annual DeKalb Corn Classic 10K/5K race taking place across DeKalb and the NIU campus Sunday, Sept. 24.

 

We invite you to register as a volunteer or participant in this fun, community experience. In keeping with our efforts to promote well-being at NIU, we are once again offering this free, 10-week, supervised training program to all staff, faculty, family members and the surrounding communities. Coordinated by Employee Well-being (formerly the Employee Assistance Program) and led by NIU’s own Greg Hulmes, the Walk2Run program will guide you as you increase your running potential and prepare to fully participate in and run the Sept. 24 event. During the 10-week program, Greg and other participants from last year’s team will offer in-person and email instruction, guidance and support.

 

Beginning 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, we will meet in front of Founders Memorial Library where Greg will guide us through a 30-minute training session. We will then meet at 5 p.m. for the next nine Wednesday evenings leading up to the Sept. 24 event.

 

If you are interested in joining us beginning July 12, please reach out to Karen Smith to register or if you have any questions. Email: EmployeeWellbeing@niu.edu. Phone: 815-753-9191. 

Join us for Alumni Trivia Night at Fatty’s Thursday, June 22 

Join your fellow Huskies, tackle some NIU-themed trivia at Fatty's Pub and Grille in DeKalb, and enjoy a night of delicious appetizers and drinks! All registered attendees will receive their first round of drinks and heavy appetizers while they enjoy answering NIU and general trivia.

Questions? Please contact Assistant Director of Events Malerie Schumaker at mschumaker@niu.edu or 815-753-5088.

• Tuesday, June 20: Introductory Commercial Card Training
• Tuesday, June 20: **ONLINE** Blackboard Ultra Basics
• Wednesday, June 21: **ONLINE** Grading and Managing the Gradebook In Learn Ultra
• Wednesday, June 21: NIU Celebrates Pride!
• Wednesday, June 21: Outdoor Adventures: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga Workshops
• Wednesday, June 21: "Major" at the Egyptian Theatre
• Thursday, June 22: **ONLINE** Creating Assessments in Learn Ultra
• Thursday, June 22: PRIDE Fair & March
• Thursday, June 22: "Freak Show" at the Egyptian Theatre
• Friday, June 23: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Pride Show
• Friday, Sept. 15: Call for Papers - Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad

Friday, Sept. 15: Call for Papers deadline - Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad

 

Year-end Financial Deadlines

The following deadlines have been established to allow adequate processing time to successfully close FY23 and prepare financial statements to meet the University’s reporting deadline with the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office. By not doing so, exposes the University to audit findings related to improper year-end cutoff and inadequate control over good/services provided prior to approved contract/purchase order, among others. The cooperation of all departments is needed to keep to this schedule to ensure a successful close process. 

• June 30, 2023: All FY23 cash and/or checks received must be deposited at the Bursar’s Office in Swen 235, and must be made in accordance with Bursar’s Office procedures
• July 14, 2023: All FY23 approved invoices, check requests, and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services
• July 14, 2023:Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity for transactions occurring in June from all fund sources due to General Ledger.

It is very important to note that transactions required to be processed in FY23 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY23 documents even if the deadline has passed).

 

Should you have any questions about the year-end process or initiating FY24 requisitions, please contact the Controller’s Office at (ControllerOffice@niu.edu) or Procurement Services and Contract Management at abridges3@niu.edu for further assistance.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance to ensure a successful close out of FY23.

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