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Faculty and SPS Employees on Academic Year Contracts
Human Resource Services would like to remind employees of recent policy changes instituted by Central Management Services (CMS). These changes will effect those employees who have elected not to utilize the 9/12 payment option.
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Posted
on: May 14, 2008
CMS - 2008 Annual Benefits Choice Period (May 1 - May 31, 2008)
Central Management Services (CMS) periodically implements comprehensive updates to the state employee health and life insurance program (typically every fourth year) in addition to the annual updates that occur with each Benefits Choice Period.
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Posted
on: May 1, 2008
2008 Summer Work Schedule
President Peters has today authorized that NIU will again implement a four-day work week for the DeKalb campus during the summer of 2008. The four-day work week schedule will be ten weeks in duration, beginning on Monday, June 9 and extending through Friday, August 15. The regular five-day schedule will resume as of Monday, August 18.
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Posted
on: April 10, 2008
New Civil Service Examinations and Change in Title for the Secretarial Series
The State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS) has developed new computerized examinations for the Secretary II, III, IV, Staff, and Administrative classifications. Accordingly, the Testing Office will void the current employment registers for these classifications as of the close of business on Monday, April 14.
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Posted
on: March 14, 2008
SURS Counseling Session
A Retirement Specialist from the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will be on campus to
meet with individual staff and faculty to discuss retirement estimates on May 5 and May 6, 2008 at the
Holmes Student Center.
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Posted
on: February 25, 2008
University Closure, Resumption of Operations, and Time Reporting Protocols for February 15 - 18, 200
In response to the tragic events and the emergency situation of February 14, President Peters authorized closure of the university effective as of 4:30 p.m. on February 14 extending until midnight February 18.
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Posted
on: February 19, 2008
February 14 Volunteer Services
Northern Illinois University (NIU) welcomes and appreciates your assistance following the tragic events of February 14. Volunteer services are a vital component of the campus recovery and healing process.
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Posted
on: February 18, 2008
Resources Available
Resources are available for NIU employees needing assistance.
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Posted
on: February 15, 2008
February 6 Closure and Payroll Protocols
Due to the half-day emergency closure and surrounding circumstances yesterday, February 6, employees will not be charged benefits for not reporting to work before the 12:00 noon closure.
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Posted
on: February 7, 2008
2007 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Distributed
2007 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement were distributed to employees on January 24, 2008.
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Posted
on: January 30, 2008
Smoke Free Illinois Act (P.A. 95-0017)
Illinois will implement a comprehensive no-smoking statute called the Smoke Free Illinois Act (P.A. 95-0017), applicable to both public and private places of employment and public meeting spaces, effective January 1, 2008.
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Posted
on: December 20, 2007
Essential/Necessary Service Protocols
Due to the severe weather or emergency conditions, an emergency closure may be declared and only designated “essential service” personnel will be required to report. “Essential services” are those defined as critical to the maintenance of operations, public safety, and student services during a given emergency situation.
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Posted
on: December 13, 2007
FY08 January Increment Worksheet Instructions and Processing Information
The increment processing guidelines, outlined below, have been approved by President Peters and the Board of Trustees. Pursuant to the FY08 Salary Increment Allocation Guidelines approved on September 20, the January increment has been centrally processed for all eligible employment categories.
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Posted
on: December 13, 2007
Updated Federal I-9 Form
The U.S Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The amendments to the form mostly relate to documents that can be accepted as proof of identity.
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Posted
on: December 12, 2007
2007/2008 Holiday Season and New Year Schedules
Each year we provide this schedule summarizing the status of various areas during the holiday closure period. We have consulted with divisional representatives to confirm the following schedules and service protocols for this time period. The holiday closure period runs from Monday, December 24, 2007, through Tuesday, January 1, 2008.
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Posted
on: December 3, 2007
2007 Holiday Insurance Procedures and Payroll Distribution Schedules
University offices will be closed from December 22, 2007 through January 1, 2008. University offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Please take this announcement home with you for easy reference during the holiday season.
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Posted
on: November 28, 2007
Severe Weather and University Closure Procedures
Periodically questions arise concerning university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when severe conditions arise. Weather conditions often develop which require the university to consider the status of operations. These considerations involve the weather forecast, status of snow removal, class cancellations, the residential student population, and maintenance of essential services.
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Posted
on: November 27, 2007
Civil Service Advisory Committee Election
The State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee (also known as the Employee Advisory Committee “EAC”) will hold an election on October 16, 2007 to fill a term beginning January 2008 and ending December 2011.
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Posted
on: September 6, 2007
August Payroll Processing - Campus Update
With August approaching and the FY08 state budget process still unresolved, HRS has received several inquiries concerning the status of payroll processing.
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Posted
on: July 31, 2007
New Employee Orientation Sessions for Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff (SPS)
Welcome to Northern Illinois University. According to information provided to this office, you are eligible for insurance benefits effective your first day of employment. To make a decision regarding which benefit plan is right for you, contact the Insurance and Employee Benefits Office to complete benefit enrollment forms within ten (10) days from the beginning date of your appointment.
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Posted
on: July 31, 2007
Compensation and Fringe Benefits (Annual Notification)
It is the policy of the university to compensate all employees in accordance with state and federal laws, applicable documentation, and university transaction approval procedures.
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Posted
on: July 30, 2007
8th Annual Operating Staff Appreciation Day Event (StaffFest) Scheduled for Thursday, August 2, 2007
The Operating Staff Council, in coordination with university administration, has scheduled an Operating Staff Appreciation Day (Staff Fest) for Thursday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The university supports this activity as an important recognition event for our Operating Staff employees.
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Posted
on: July 25, 2007
University Holidays for 2007
With the advice of the University Council, President Peters has approved the following holiday schedule for 2007.
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Posted
on: July 1, 2007
2007 Summer Work Schedule
As announced by President Peters, NIU will again implement a four-day work week for the DeKalb campus during the summer of 2007. The four-day work week schedule will be nine weeks in duration, beginning on Monday, June 18 and extending through Friday, August 17. The regular five-day schedule will resume as of Monday, August 20.
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Posted
on: June 11, 2007
2007 Annual Benefits Choice Period
The annual Benefits Choice Period is underway and employees must complete any benefit changes by May 31. Central Management Services (CMS) has mailed a Benefits Choice Options booklet to members’ (employees’) home address (on file in the Group Insurance Membership System).
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Posted
on: May 7, 2007
Faculty and SPS Employees on Academic Year Contracts
Human Resource Services would like to make you aware of recent policy changes instituted by Central Management Services (CMS). These changes will effect those employees who have elected not to utilize the 9/12 payment option.
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Posted
on: May 3, 2007
Mid-year Increment
Processing of the mid-year increment is complete in accordance with guidelines authorized by President Peters and the Board of Trustees
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Posted
on: January 5, 2007
Severe Weather and University Closure Procedures
Periodically questions arise concerning university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when severe conditions arise. Weather conditions often develop which require the university to consider the status of operations. These considerations involve the weather forecast, status of snow removal, class cancellations, the residential student population, and maintenance of essential services.
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Posted
on: December 4, 2006
2006 Holiday Insurance Procedures and Payroll Distribution Schedules
University offices will be closed from December 22, 2006 through January 1, 2007. University offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Please take this announcement home with you for easy reference during the holiday season. Remember, you can access any benefit form and benefits information on the Human Resource Services web site, www.hr.niu.edu under “Forms.” Our web site also contains links to benefit provider web sites.
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Posted
on: December 4, 2006
State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) - 2006 Mandatory Ethics Training Notification
Pursuant to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (PA 93-0617), the State of Illinois has mandated that all employees on the payroll of State agencies and universities must complete an annual mandatory Internet-based ethics training program.
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Posted
on: November 7, 2006
Clery Campus Security Act
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Act (20 USC 1092(f)), Northern Illinois University produces an annual report regarding campus security policies. The Clery Act 2006 Annual Security Report is now available.
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Posted
on: September 29, 2006
2006 Annual Benefits Choice Period (May 1 – May 31)
The annual Benefits Choice Period is underway and employees must complete any benefit changes by May 31. Employees seeking information concerning benefit changes or options should review the new CMS Benefits Choice booklet, consult the CMS and HRS Web site links, and/or speak with the NIU Insurance and Employee Benefits Office.
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Posted
on: May 18, 2006
Insurance Benefits During Academic Break
Human Resource Services would like to remind employees who may be off payroll during the upcoming academic break that this constitutes a qualifying event and allows certain changes to be made to insurance benefits.
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Posted
on: May 2, 2006
Employee Release Time for 2006 Wellness Fair - March 29, 2006
The annual Wellness Fair is sponsored by the Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs and Recreation Services. The event is also supported by the Faculty Senate, Operating Staff Council and Supportive Professional Staff Council. The Wellness Fair will be held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom and Capitol Room at the Holmes Student Center from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on March 29. The University encourages employees to attend this event in order to obtain information on health and wellness topics.
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Posted
on: March 17, 2006
2006 Retirement Invitation
Northern Illinois University/Human Resource Services is sponsoring the annual pre-retirement planning seminar presented at no charge to employees and a guest.The purpose of the seminar is to assist university employees in planning for their retirement years by providing information and access to resources.
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Posted
on: March 8, 2006
Spring 2006 Training Programs
New Human Resource Training Programs for Spring 2006.
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Posted
on: February 17, 2006
Updated Background Investigation Information
Effective February 1, 2006, the university will begin processing background investigations for positions identified as “security sensitive” through a new vendor, AccuSource Inc. There is a new price structure associated with conducting background investigations through this vendor and, upon request by the department, the ability for approved departmental personnel to enter applicant information directly.
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Posted
on: February 3, 2006
January Increments
Today I want to formally confirm our plan to award additional 1% increments in January 2006. While dollars cannot reflect the full measure of your contributions, please know that salary enhancements remain at the top of my agenda and that of our governing board.
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Posted
on: December 5, 2005
Severe Weather and University Closure Procedures
Periodically questions arise concerning university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when severe conditions arise.
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Posted
on: December 5, 2005
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues new rules for tax withholding of nonresident employee wages
The Internal Revenue Service has reconsidered the requirements for determining the amount of income tax to be withheld under section 3402 from the wages of nonresident alien employees. New rules have been designed to provide for withholding of tax that more closely approximates the income tax liability. These new rules are effective with respect to wages paid on or after January 1, 2006.
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Posted
on: November 29, 2005
STATE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES ETHICS ACT TIMETABLE
2005 Ethics Training Time Table
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Posted
on: October 26, 2005
Employees Ethics Act Quick Reference Guide
The State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (PA 93 – 0617) requires all state employees to complete annual ethics training.
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Posted
on: October 21, 2005
Election of Medicare Coverage - PA 94-0415
>Recently, the governor signed Public Act 94-0415 into law. This act allows employees, who have been continuously employed since March 31, 1986, to make a one-time irrevocable...
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Posted
on: September 27, 2005
Drug-Free Schools and Communities and Drug-Free Workplace Acts
In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, following is a summary of university policies pertaining to controlled substances and alcohol.
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Posted
on: August 25, 2005
Urgent New Hire Information
FOR ALL NEW HIRES, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT.
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Posted
on: July 21, 2005
New Employee Orientation Sessions for Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff (SPS)
Human Resource Services (HRS) invites and encourages you to attend an orientation session for new Faculty and SPS. During the session, you will learn about the many options available to you in health, life, dental, retirement, and other NIU sponsored benefits.
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Posted
on: July 21, 2005
6th Annual Operating Staff Appreciation Day Event (StaffFest)
The Operating Staff Council, in coordination with the university administration, has scheduled an Operating Staff Appreciation Day (StaffFest) for Thursday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Posted
on: July 19, 2005
Corrections to the Benefits Choice Materials
The dental rates published in the FY2006 Benefit Choice Options booklet and on the Benefits website for the categories Employee +1 Dependent and Employee +2 Dependents are incorrect.
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Posted
on: May 26, 2005
Series EE Savings Bonds to Earn Fixed Rate
The Treasury Department announced today that Series EE Savings Bonds issued on and after May 1, 2005, will earn fixed rates of interest. The new fixed rate will apply for the 30-year life of each bond, which includes a 10-year extended maturity period, unless a different rate or rate structure is announced and applied at the start of the extension period.
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Posted
on: May 17, 2005
Spanish language-based Benefits Choice Changes Workshop
A Spanish language-based Benefits Choice Changes Workshop will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Posted
on: May 6, 2005
2005 Summer Session Appointments and Payroll Input Dates
Subject to the availability of funding and pursuant to policies established in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, colleges may authorize summer teaching appointments contingent upon the attainment of sufficient enrollment limitations for each course.
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Posted
on: April 28, 2005
New Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Orientation
Human Resource Services has scheduled this year’s orientation sessions for new Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff whose appointments begin in August.
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Posted
on: April 28, 2005
2005 Summer Work Schedule
As announced by President Peters, NIU will again implement a four-day work week for the
DeKalb campus during the summer of 2005. The four-day work week schedule will begin
on Monday, June 6 and extend through Friday, August 5. The regular five-day schedule will
resume as of Monday, August 8.
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Posted
on: April 21, 2005
Updated State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) Policy Statement
Read and download information about the new SOEEA Policy.
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Posted
on: April 20, 2005
Federal Work Study Grant Allocations for Student Employees and Graduate Assistants
Every year the Student Financial Aid, Graduate Assistantship Employment, and Student Employment areas coordinate the allocation of institutional Federal Work Study Grant funds that are available to subsidize the employment of eligible student employees.
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Posted
on: April 4, 2005
Resolving Workplace Issues Through Mediation
The Office of Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources presents a new Mediation Program that will allow Supervisors, Administrators, Employees, and Students to address workplace concerns through the voluntary process of mediation.
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Posted
on: March 2, 2005
Our Payroll Manager Has Given Us His Notice
Longtime employee and manager of NIU’s Payroll and Compensation Office gave notice that he will be retiring. Ken’s well-wishers will have a chance to say 'goodbye' at a reception that is planned for him ..
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Posted
on: February 11, 2005
Change in CMS Prescription Management Contract
Human Resource Services received word earlier today that the CMS Bureau of Benefits has announced it will award the contract for prescription management services to Medco Health Solutions, Inc., effective July 1, 2005. This contract will replace Caremark as the prescription manager for employees on the Quality Care Health Plan, Health Alliance Illinois, HealthLink OAP and OSF Winnebago health plans. Other plans are not affected.
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Posted
on: February 9, 2005
2004 W-2s for Northern Illinois University Employees Distributed
Northern Illinois University's
Payroll and Compensation Office has announced that the 2004 Form W-2s were distributed on Monday, January 24th.
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Posted
on: February 4, 2005
Newsletter offers new series for HR professionals
Insight, a new series by Human Resource Professionals, debuts with an article by Dr. Steven Cunningham of Northern Illinois University in the most recent newsletter on the State Universities Civil Service System website www.sucss.state.il.us Read this story and other stories of interest in the newsletter section of the SUCSS website.
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Posted
on: January 3, 2005
Prescription Drug Maintenance Medication Program Update
Following our practice of communicating major new developments about employee benefits plans, the following information is provided as a general update concerning the Central Management Services (CMS) Group Health Insurance Plan prescription drug program.
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Posted
on: December 16, 2004
2004 Holiday Insurance Procedures and Payroll Distribution Schedules
University offices will be closed from December 24, 2004 through January 2, 2005. University offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2005. Please take this announcement home with you for easy reference during the holiday season.
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Posted
on: December 15, 2004
Severe Weather and University Closure Procedures
Periodically questions arise concerning university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when severe conditions arise. Weather conditions often develop which require the university to consider the status of operations...
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Posted
on: December 15, 2004
State Officials and Employees Ethics Act - Updated Documentation of Time Worked Policies
Attached are updated university policies concerning the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA). This update supercedes the original SOEEA policy statement distributed March 30, 2004.
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Posted
on: December 15, 2004
The 2004/2005 Holiday Season and New Year Schedules
Each year we provide this schedule summarizing the status of various areas during the holiday closure period after the conclusion of classes. We have consulted with divisional representatives to confirm the following schedules and service protocols for this time period. The holiday closure period runs from Friday, December 24, 2004 through Sunday, January 2, 2005.
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Posted
on: December 15, 2004
2004 Holiday Insurance Procedures and Payroll Distribution Schedules
University offices will be closed from December 24, 2004 through January 2, 2005. University offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2005. Please take this announcement home with you for easy reference during the holiday season.
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Posted
on: December 3, 2004
Severe Weather and University Closure Procedures
Periodically questions arise concerning university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when severe conditions arise. Weather conditions often develop which require the university to consider the status of operations. These considerations involve the weather forecast, status of snow removal, class cancellations, the residential student population, and maintenance of essential services. Decisions concerning class cancellations are undertaken by the Provost. A decision to declare an emergency weather closing of campus operations (including class cancellations) is a consultative process involving the departments of Public Safety, Physical Plant, Environmental Health and Safety, my office, and representatives from the different university divisions.
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Posted
on: November 23, 2004
State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) – Mandatory Ethics Training Notice
Pursuant to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (PA 93-0617), the State of Illinois has mandated that all employees on the payroll of state agencies and universities will complete an annual mandatory ethics training program. The state office of the Executive Inspector General has specified an on-line training medium to fulfill this statutory requirement. If you are employed in any capacity at NIU, you will need to complete this training between October 18 and November 17, 2004.
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Posted
on: October 13, 2004
2005 Holiday Schedule
With the advice of the University Council, President Peters has approved the following holiday schedule for 2005:
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Posted
on: October 13, 2004
Employee Assistance & Wellness Program and University Resources for Women Present 2004 Fall Programs
Employee Assistance & Wellness Program and
University Resources for Women
Present
2004 Fall Programs
To see the full list of programs click on "read entire article"
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Posted
on: September 23, 2004
Human Resource Services Training Programs - FALL 2004
Get the latest training program and information.
Click on "Read full article" to see the list of classes.
To register for workshops: Call 753-6000 or Email: HRSTraining@niu.edu
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Posted
on: September 20, 2004
Disability Mentoring Day Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - Save the Date!
Career Development for the 21st Century
NIU’s Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources Program, The Center for
Access-Ability Resources and Kishwaukee College's Assistive Resources Center
invite you to participate in Disability Mentoring Awareness Day, Wednesday,
October 20, 2004.
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Posted
on: September 10, 2004
5th Annual Operating Staff Appreciation Day Event (StaffFest)
5th Annual Operating Staff Appreciation Day Event (StaffFest)has been scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2004.
The Operating Staff Council, in coordination with the university administration, has scheduled an Operating Staff Appreciation Day (StaffFest) for Thursday, August 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The university supports this activity as an important recognition event for our Operating Staff employees.
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Posted
on: July 26, 2004
New Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Orientation
Human Resource Services has scheduled this year's orientation sessions for new Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff whose appointments begin in August. The orientation program presents new academic employees with basic information on employment, insurance and benefits, payroll, campus resources and support services, and an introduction to university non-discrimination and compliance policies. All new employees must enroll in the health insurance plans provided by the State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) within ten days of the starting date of their appointment.
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Posted
on: July 12, 2004
“WHISTLE BLOWER” PROTECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, the following notice is being posted. All university faculty, staff, graduate assistants and student employees should be aware that ...
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Posted
on: July 8, 2004
Announcement of a Second CMS Benefit Choice Options Period
The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has finalized benefit changes effective as of July 1 and announced a second Benefit Choice period for this year. This second period is scheduled from July 26 through August 20, 2004.
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Posted
on: July 7, 2004
Benefits Choice Period Update
As outlined in our previous update of 5/26/04, the FY2005 CMS Benefits Choice Period is now underway. The time frame for the Benefits Choice Period for the State Employees Group Insurance Program is June 7, 2004 through June 21, 2004.
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Posted
on: June 21, 2004
2004 Summer Work Schedule
As announced by President Peters’ in response to the continuing negative condition of the state budget and higher education funding, NIU will again implement a four-day work week for the DeKalb campus during the summer of 2004. The four-day work week schedule will begin on Monday, June 7 and extend through Friday, August 6. The regular five-day schedule will resume as of Monday, August 9.
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Posted
on: May 13, 2004
Health Insurance Update
As reported by President Peters in the Health Insurance Update of May 4, the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has responded to the state-wide reaction prompted by their announcement that several Health Maintenance Organizations were to be dropped from the health insurance plan as of July 1, 2004. Specifically, DeKalb area HMOs affected by the CMS actions included Health Alliance, Order of Saint Francis, and Unicare. These options will now continue to be available until further notice.
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Posted
on: May 12, 2004
State Government Administration Committee Testimony For NIU
On May 3, 2004, Steve Cunningham – Associate Vice President Northern Illinois University presented testimony to the State Government Administration Committee regarding pending changes to State of Illinois insurance plans.
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Posted
on: May 5, 2004
Several insurance scenarios possible
State workers may keep existing plans
The decision to change state employees' group health insurance apparently is being re-evaluated.
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Posted
on: May 4, 2004
Health Insurance Update from Springfield
Dear Colleagues,
Last week I wrote to you about impending changes in your health insurance options as announced by CMS (Central Management Services). Those changes included elimination of a popular managed-care option (Health Alliance HMO), which would have affected thousands of NIU employees and their dependents.
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Posted
on: May 4, 2004
FY05 Amendments to the State of Illinois/CMS-provided Benefits Program for State/University Employee
The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced several changes effective for this year’s FY05 Benefits Choice process. The public universities were also recently informed of substantial changes in the availability of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or managed care options that CMS will authorize beginning in FY05.
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Posted
on: April 30, 2004
State employees’ health care insurance coverage
Dear Colleagues,
In keeping with my practice of informing you of all developments, both good and bad, that impact our campus community, today I want to inform you about some recent news affecting the status of our state employees’ health care insurance coverage.
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Posted
on: April 28, 2004
35th Annual Operating Staff Service Awards Banquet
On Friday, April 30, 2004, Operating Staff employees who have achieved a service plateau of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years during the period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, will be honored at the annual Operating Staff Service Awards Banquet.
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Posted
on: April 7, 2004
Public Act 93-0617
Public Act 93-0617: The State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) was recently enacted by the State Legislature. Please see link below for a copy of the NIU compliance program. You will also find links to the SOEEA compliance program available under “Ethics Compliance” and the “State Officials and Employees Ethics Act” on the NIU home page A to Z index.
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Posted
on: March 30, 2004
Changes in SURS Retirement Procedures and Rulemaking Activities
Recently, the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) announced three rulemaking actions pertaining to the calculation of pension benefits for retiring employees which, were recently published in the SURS Advocate newsletter. SURS rulemaking actions are reviewable by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). The recent rulemaking actions concerned 1) sick leave accrual and service credit calculations, 2) limitations on compensation considered in the Final Rate of Earnings (FRE) calculation, and 3) the FRE calculation applicable to less-than-12-month appointed employees.
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Posted
on: March 25, 2004
NIU 2004 Wellness Fair
The NIU 2004 Wellness Fair, sponsored by Employee Wellness & Assistance Program and Office of Campus Recreation will be held this Wednesday, March 24th, from10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center in the Duke Ellington Ballroom.
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Posted
on: March 18, 2004
2003 W2 Forms now available
Human Resource Service Payroll and Compensation is pleased to announce that W2 statements have been distributed to all employees with earnings paid during 2003. W2 Forms are distributed through campus mail to all active employees. If you have not received your 2003 W2 Form please check with department personnel.
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Posted
on: January 27, 2004
FY04 Salary Increment Guideline (Supplemental Increment Program for Civil Service Clerical)
Based on President Peters’ recommendation, the Board of Trustees approved FY04 salary increment guidelines on June 19, 2003. The FY04 increment guideline established a two-stage salary increment process referred to as the “3-percent-plus” program. The FY04 increment plan included two 1.5 percent general across-the-board increments that were made effective July 1, 2003 and January 1, 2004. The approved FY04 increment guidelines also incorporated a “plus” component. The “plus” component was specified to pertain to specific salary competitiveness issues, “especially in the clerical/paraprofessional classifications…”
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Posted
on: January 20, 2004
New PeopleSoft Version 8.3 Human Resource Information and Payroll System
We upgraded the PeopleSoft Human Resource Information and Payroll systems (HRIS) to Version 8 over this past weekend (06/12/2003 – 06/16/2003).
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Posted
on: June 16, 2003
Military Leaves of Absence - Response to Military Operations Concerning U.S. Relations with Iraq
Employees who are members of military reserve or National Guard units may receive orders for active duty as part of the Presidential activation for service. Governor Blagojevich recently issued Executive Order 2003-6, which provides that activated employees will continue to receive state compensation to offset the difference between their military base pay and normal state pay.
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Posted
on: March 16, 2003
HRS 2003 Training Program
Get the latest training program and information.
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Posted
on: January 10, 2003
Federal Tax Withholding Procedures for Nonresidents
Nonresident
faculty, students or scholars who are citizens of countries that have entered
into a tax treaty with the United States, may be entitled to a limited exemption
or a reduced U.S. tax withholding rate for income or compensation received from
NIU. Beginning January 1, 2002, Northern Illinois University...
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Posted
on: February 21, 2002
Benefit Payout Distributions and Termination of Benefits Upon Separation From Employment
University policies
regarding sick leave, vacation, and compensatory time benefits provide that
regularly appointed Faculty, SPS, and Civil Service employees may be eligible
to receive payouts for accrued benefits upon separation from the University.
Calculations of these payouts are a function of the salary level...
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Posted
on: February 20, 2002
Student Employment Process Changed
The recent conversion and upgrade of the NIU Human Resource Information System has afforded the HRS Student Employment Office an opportunity to upgrade their paperwork processing for student employees.
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Posted
on: August 20, 2001
Payroll Deductions to Purchase Service Credit under Traditional or Portable Benefit Packages
The Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University has approved a program whereby qualified employees may purchase retirement service credits through payroll deduction.
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Posted
on: August 9, 2001
NIU Outstanding Service Award recipients announced
Four members of Northern Illinois University’s Operating Staff have been chosen to receive the Outstanding Service Awards for 2001.
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Posted
on: April 24, 2001
Required Campus-wide Parallel Payroll Processing
Implementation of the PeopleSoft Human Resource Information (HRIS) and Payroll system is now proceeding toward completion...
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Posted
on: April 20, 2001
Required Campus-wide Parallel Payroll Processing
Implementation of the PeopleSoft Human Resource Information (HRIS) and Payroll system is now proceeding toward completion. A “parallel processing” exercise is part of the implementation protocol. During parallel or “dual” processing, the legacy system is operated simultaneously with the new PeopleSoft system.
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Posted
on: April 19, 2001
Reduced Typing Speed
Reduced Typing Speed for Clerk (Formerly Typing Clerk Series)
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Posted
on: October 13, 2000
Clerical/Secretarial Recruitment
Operating Staff Services is recruiting staff for secretarial vacancies.
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Posted
on: October 13, 2000
HRS Employees Develop Mission Statement
The employees of Human Resource Services (HRS) worked together to develop a HRS Mission statement
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Posted
on: October 13, 2000
HRS ADOPTS Excellence 2000
For the new millennium, HRS has adopted an Excellence 2000 initiative to demonstrate our commitment to the faculty and staff of Northern Illinois University.
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Posted
on: October 12, 2000
NIU Admitted to prestigious National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges
DeKalb – Northern Illinois University has been accepted as the 210th member of the nation’s most prestigious public higher education association – the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC).
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Posted
on: September 14, 2000
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