University-Approved Template List

All University-approved templates must be used in compliance with all applicable Northern Illinois University (“NIU”) policies and procedures, including without limitation the OGC Contracts Procedures. Only contracts which appear on the list below are deemed University-approved templates for purposes of the OGC Contract Review Procedures. In the templates listed below, specific areas of the templates that require completion are highlighted in yellow, and certain fields also include brackets. The final clean version of the agreement should not include any text highlighted in yellow, or any extraneous brackets. When completing a University-approved template, please be sure to remove all unneeded brackets and highlights from the agreement. University templates are revised from time to time by the Office of General Counsel. Before using a template, please confirm that the revision date below and the revision date in the template (located in the document footer) match to ensure that the most current version of the template is being used. Revisions to University templates may only be completed by the Office of General Counsel.

Procurement Contract Templates

Template   Revision Date
1

Products and Services Agreement
Document Footer: NIU Products and Services Agreement (Rev 101116)

This template is to be used to procure products and services not covered by a University-approved subject matter specific template (e.g., study abroad agreements, international services agreements, photography agreements, charter/carrier agreements, outside legal counsel agreements, janitorial services agreements, etc.).

Rev 101116
2

External Facility Rental Agreement
Document Footer: NIU External Facility Rental Agreement (Rev 051917)

This template is intended to be used in connection with any type of facility rental (e.g., room, restaurant, hotel, athletic facility, pool, picnic shelter, etc.) at any dollar amount when NIU is renting a third party facility and providing the agreement to be used in connection with the transaction.

Rev 051917
3

Outside Legal Counsel Agreement
Document Footer: NIU Outside Legal Counsel Agreement (Rev 120122)

This template is intended to be used in connection with the engagement of outside legal counsel to perform legal services on behalf of the University.

Rev 120122
4

EdSystems Services Agreement (Statewide Partners)
(for NIU Education Systems Center)

Document Footer: NIU EdSystems Services Agreement (Statewide Partners) (Rev 061819)

This template is to be used to procure services from nonprofit organizations operating on a statewide basis who are working closely with Education Systems Center at NIU to implement state policy initiatives.

Rev 061819
5

EdSystems Services Agreement (Community Partners)
(for NIU Education Systems Center)

Document Footer: NIU EdSystems Services Agreement (Community Partners) (Rev 061419)

This template is to be used to procure services from nonprofit or governmental organizations working closely with Education Systems Center at NIU to implement education and workforce programs or policies within the context of a particular community.

Rev 061419

Non-Procurement Contract Templates

Template   Revision Date
1

Memorandum of Understanding (First Level)
Document Footer: NIU Memorandum of Understanding (First Level) (Rev 040124)

This template is intended to be used in connection with international transactions as a first-level agreement with a foreign educational institution interested in exploring ways to expand scholarly ties and promote closer academic collaboration with NIU.

Rev 040124
2

NIUNet Services Agreement
(for NIU Division of Information Technology)

Document Footer: NIUNet Services Agreement (Rev 020119)

This template is intended for use by NIU’s Division of Information Technology in connection with NIUNet initiatives, which are initiatives designed to provide general technical and development support, fiber-optic cable network services and co-location to other governmental and not-for-profit organizations.

Rev 020119
3

Agreement for Student Internships/Externships
(for NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Document Footer: NIU Agreement for Student Internships/Externships (CLAS) (Rev 103019)

This template is intended for use by the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in connection with NIU student internships and externships with a Sponsor where the payment structure provides for direct payment by NIU to the Student Intern/Extern, and reimbursement by Sponsor to NIU for the performance of the Internship/Externship.

Rev 103019
4

Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to Professional
Information Technology Services
(for NIU Division of Information Technology)

Document Footer: NIU IGA Relating to Professional IT Services (Rev 061120)

This template is intended for use by NIU’s Division of Information Technology in connection with its collaborations with and provision of information technology services to other Illinois municipalities or units of local government.

Rev 061120
5

Student Senior Design Project Agreement
(for NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology)

Document Footer: NIU Student Senior Design Project Agreement (Rev 092321)

This template is intended for use by the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology in connection with senior design projects sponsored by industry, non-profit institutions, and/or entrepreneurs.

Rev 092321
6

Facilities Use Agreement (Family Weekend)
(for Lorado Taft Field Campus)

Document Footer: NIU Facilities Use Agreement Template – LT (Family Weekend) (Rev 021622)

This template is intended for use by the Lorado Taft Field Campus in connection with use of the Taft facilities for a family weekend experience on the Lorado Taft Field Campus.

Rev 021622
7

Facilities Use Agreement (Outreach Conferencing)
(for NIU Outreach Conference and Event Services)

Document Footer: NIU Facilities Use Agreement – OC (Rev 022322)

This template is intended for use by NIU Outreach Conference and Event Services in connection with internal NIU meetings, external corporate meetings, association conferences, social events, and other events.

Rev 022322
8

Facilities Use Agreement (Outdoor Education)
(for Lorado Taft Field Campus)

Document Footer: NIU Facilities Use Agreement – LT (Outdoor Education) (Rev 021622)

This template is intended for use by the Lorado Taft Field Campus in connection with use of the Taft facilities for an Outdoor Education program.

Rev 021622
9

Cost Recovery Contract Course Agreement (Employers)
Document Footer: NIU Cost Recovery Contract Course Agreement – Employer (Rev 041823)

This template is intended for use by NIU Colleges in connection with the establishment of a full cost recovery credit course or program with employers.

Rev 041823
10

Cost Recovery Contract Course Agreement (Professional Associations)
Document Footer: NIU Cost Recovery Contract Course Agreement – Professional Association (Rev 082522)

This template is intended for use by NIU Colleges in connection with the establishment of a full cost recovery credit course or program with professional associations (educational service organizations).

Rev 082522
11

Facilities Use Agreement (Outdoor Education – Day Only)
(for Lorado Taft Field Campus)

Document Footer: NIU Facilities Use Agreement – LT (Outdoor Education – Day Only) (Rev 032423)

This template is intended for use by the Lorado Taft Field Campus in connection with use of the Taft facilities for a day-only Outdoor Education program.

Rev 032423
12

University Services Agreement (Professional Learning Presentations/Workshops)
Document Footer: University Services Agreement (Workshops) (Rev 080923)

This template is intended for use by NIU Colleges and units when NIU will be conducting a professional learning presentation or workshop for a third party.

Rev 080923
Last Revised Date: April 1, 2024