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Tuesday, 12/06/2011

Extended Winter Closure Schedule - HRS Transaction Processing Deadlines and Updates

With the extended winter closure quickly approaching, a number of transaction processes must be completed in Human Resource Services (HRS) prior to December 20, 2011. HRS would like to remind you of the following processing deadlines. Please note that some of the deadlines have been revised to ensure necessary and timely processing prior to the closure period.



Friday, 11/11/2011

Extended Winter Holiday/Closure Schedule for 2011

President Peters, following consultation with the Operating Staff Council, Supportive Professional Staff Council, the divisional Vice Presidents, and other area representatives, has approved an extension of the 2011 university winter holiday closure schedule to include Wednesday, December 21, and Thursday, December 22, as Scheduled Closure Days.



Monday, 10/31/2011

State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) - Mandatory Ethics Training (October 18 through November 16, 2011)

Pursuant to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (PA 93-0617), the State of Illinois mandates that all employees on the payroll of state agencies and universities must complete an annual mandatory Internet-based ethics training program. All training must be completed during the October 18 through November 16, 2011 period. All regular and temporary, part-time and full-time faculty, administrative/supportive professional staff, operating staff/civil service employees, graduate assistants, student employees, and extra help employees working at Northern Illinois University are required to take the on-line training.



Monday, 10/24/2011

Small Takes EAC Election

Andy Small, Laboratory Manager in Chemistry & Biochemistry, won a majority of votes cast and will be NIU’s new Employee Advisory Council (EAC) representative to the Civil Service System Merit Board.



Thursday, 10/06/2011

University Holidays for 2012

With the advice of the University Council, President Peters has approved the following holiday schedule for 2012



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05/16/12 Hourly Summaries Due: Pay period 5/1/12 – 5/15/12 Salaried Summaries Due: Pay period 4/1/12 – 4/30/12

05/23/12 Deadline for Paperwork to HRS: Hourly pay period 5/16/12 – 5/31/12 Salaried pay period 6/1/12 – 6/15/12

05/28/12 HOLIDAY

05/30/12 Hourly Summaries Available: PPE 5/16/12 – 5/31/12 Salaried Summaries Available: PPE 5/1/12 – 5/31/12

05/31/12 PAY DAY



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