Elections

The Operating Staff Council consists of 17 representatives, elected by you, the operating staff at large. Representatives serve a three-year term. The three candidates with the next most votes become alternates, each serving a one-year term.

2025 Election Results

• Gigi Beaird
• Angie Gutiérrez-Vargas
• Cindy Kozumplik
• Mark Pietrowski
• Linda Srygler
• Tracey Ward
• Sam Hawkins – Alternate 1
• Tawanda Paul – Alternate 2
• Kristie Crane – Alternate 3

Council Function

The council's role is to promote the general welfare of Operating Staff employees through action in a communicative and advisory capacity to the NIU administration as well as any other applicable group, agency or individual. It shall function as a source of direction, information and two-way communication for the Operating Staff at NIU.

The council meets the first Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to approximately noon, 12 months a year.