Week of June 28, 2021
Contents:

Protecting the Pack Updates	Applaud a Colleague	Upcoming Events
Notices	Deadlines	From NIU Today
View Student Announcements

Protecting the Pack (COVID-19) updates We continue to closely monitor activities and developments related to the spread and management of coronavirus (COVID-19) in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health and the DeKalb County Public Health Department. The resource links below are meant to support the health and wellness of our university community. Please check them frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions	Communications	Human Resource Services FAQs

In addition to the three sites above, here is a recent communication you may want to read and bookmark for future reference:

• Reinstatement of accumulative sick leave benefit provisions – June 25, 2021

Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Students
President Freeman recently shared that, after careful review of the science, consultation with public health officials and great consideration for the health of every Huskie, NIU is adding the COVID-19 vaccine to our list of required vaccinations for students taking in-person courses or living on campus for Fall 2021. The science continues to show that the vaccines are safe and effective in not only protecting against COVID-19 but in reducing its severity and limiting its transmission. The benefits to our students’ health and well-being, as well as the communities in which they live, learn and work, are clear – and warrant that we take this action. Read President Freeman’s complete message.

Applaud a Colleague

Applaud a colleague is a show of appreciation for those co-workers who go above and beyond. These are just a few of the employees throughout the university that go the extra mile:

• Suzanne Hogan
• DeAnna Harris-McKoy
• Megan Holt

Read recent applause and take the time to applaud a colleague for a job well done >

Upcoming Events
Please check the calendar for more information and for online-only events as they become available!

• Tuesday, June 29: NIU Resources for Graduate Students: Support Services to Optimize Your Academic & Career Pathway
• Wednesday, June 30: Best Practices for Creating, Sharing and Storing Multimedia
• Wednesday, June 30: Outdoor Adventures Lagoon Hourly Boat Rentals
• Wednesday, June 30: Innovation and Technology Trends in Facilities Operations and Maintenance: A Free Webinar
• Monday, July 5: Independence Day observed (university closed)
• Friday, July 9: Project Management Principles: A Free Webinar
• Tuesday, July 13: Introductory Commercial Card Training
• Through Aug. 2: WNIJ Design Contest – All Designs Considered!

Notices

PeopleSoft maintenance scheduled
All three PeopleSoft systems (FMS, HR, and MyNIU Student) will be unavailable on Wednesday, June 30, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. due to system maintenance.

Parking Permits available for purchase

Parking permits for the 2021-2022 academic year are now available for purchase. Annual permits will be valid until July 31, 2022. Please display the permit as soon as you purchase your permit.

Motorcycle permits are also available for purchase. These permits are offered at a discounted rate for individuals who have purchased a vehicle permit (excluding green permits). If ordering both permits at the same time, be sure to order the vehicle permit first to ensure the discount is applied.

For those working a flexible work schedule, there are short-term and free parking options available. Short-term permits can be purchased online and options include daily, weekly and monthly permits. In order to take advantage of the free parking option, individuals must register their vehicle with Campus Parking Services. They will receive a green permit. A map of all campus parking is available online.

While in-person permit sales will not be available, Parking Services offers two convenient ways to obtain your new permit:

• Online:  In order to respect social distancing guidelines, Parking Services strongly recommends permits be purchased using this option. Visit the Parking Services website and click on Buy Permits Online to complete your order. Permits will be mailed to your home address.

• By mail:  Complete the vehicle registration form and mail it to Parking Services, along with payment. Parking Services will mail the permit within three business days of receiving the order.  There is an additional $15 fee applied to all permits purchased through the mail, excluding reserved permits. Mail the completed form to:

Northern Illinois University

Campus Parking Services

121 Normal Road

DeKalb, IL 60115

Parking Services offers several payment options:

• Pre-tax payroll deduction - With the exception of motorcycle permits, permit payments may be made as a pre-tax payroll deduction. Payments may be deducted up to 12 pay periods, depending on the permit purchased.
• Check- for full amount
• Credit card - All major credit cards accepted.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Parking Services at (815) 753-1045 or at parking@niu.edu.

Policy Library Update – New Policies, Revisions and Deletions
Two new policies and one policy revision are open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The policies are:

New policies:

1. Information Security Awareness Training Policy
2. Payments to Research Participants Policy

Revised policy:

1. Budgeting Indirect Costs

To submit a comment, go to the policy library website. The revised policies will appear at the center of the screen. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You will be able to review the policies and provide your comments. All comments are due by Friday, July 23. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Hunt, Ph.D., university policy librarian, at rhunt@niu.edu.

Deadlines

FY2021 Accounting Office deadlines
We’re preparing to wrap up another fiscal year here at NIU and it’s important that we finalize the university’s FY21 financial statements in a timely manner. Please ensure that all FY21 transactions for your department are properly classified and submitted to the Accounting Office by the deadlines listed below:

All FY2021 invoices, payment authorizations, check requests and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services at AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu or Lowden Hall 208.	July 14, 2021
Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring in June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu.	July 14, 2021
All FY2021 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.	June 30, 2021

It’s very important to note that transactions required to be processed in FY21 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY21 documents even if the deadline has passed).

From NIU Today

Meet the incoming dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences
Lynda Ransdell has been named the new dean of NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). She will assume the role on July 1.

“I’m delighted that Dr. Ransdell will be joining my leadership team,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Beth Ingram. “She is an accomplished researcher, grant writer and teacher. We were impressed with her demonstrated commitment to the success of students, faculty and staff.” Read more.

More than 40 NIU faculty up for tenure, promotions
The NIU Board of Trustees last week approved promotions and tenure for more than 40 faculty members, recognizing their years of hard work and commitment.

Promotions and granting of tenure are serious decisions that involve rigorous evaluation of faculty scholarship, teaching and service. Read more.

Read more stories at niutoday.info

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