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State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Individual Retirement Counseling
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 April 17, 18 and 19, 2007, at the Holmes Student Center.
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Posted on: February 26, 2007



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: August 2, 2004



Flu Shots Available Fall, 2003
The University will be offering free flue shots to any faculty or staff having insurance coverage through the State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS). Flu Shots will be held in the HSC Regency Room on Wednesday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, November 20 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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Posted on: September 12, 2003



STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee (also known as the Employee Advisory Committee “EAC”) will hold an election on October 21, 2003 to fill a term beginning January 2004 and ending December 2007.
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Posted on: September 11, 2003



National Disabilities Mentoring Day/Forum
Invite a student to spend the morning in your department. The student will participate in job shadowing and other activities that you and the student choose.
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Posted on: September 4, 2003



Summer Work Schedule
NIU will implement a four-day work week for the DeKalb campus during the summer. The four-day work week schedule will begin on Monday, June 2 and extend through Friday, August 8. The regular five-day schedule will resume as of Monday, August 11.
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Posted on: April 30, 2003



CMS BILLING PROCEDURES FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS
It is approaching that time of year where some active employees will have unpaid summer/contract break periods. This may result in payroll periods where employees do not recieve pay.
While on an unpaid status, Central Management Services (CMS), Group Insurance Division Premium Collection Unit in Springfield will bill and collect the insurance premiums (health, dental, and state life) which would usually be deducted from your paycheck
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Posted on: April 15, 2003



Federal Tax Changes Effective January 1, 2003
Changes in federal tax withholding rates for wages paid after January 1, 2003 are provided for your information.
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Posted on: December 11, 2002



Tax-Deferred Contribution Limits for calendar year 2003
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 establishes maximum standard contribution limits for each calendar year. In calendar year 2003, the annual contribution limit is changing (from the current $11,000) to $12,000.
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Posted on: November 7, 2002



Notice of New CMS Billing Procedures for Insurance Premiums
Effective March 1, 2002, the Central Management Services, Group Insurance Division Premium Collection Unit in Springfield will assume the billing and collection of insurance premiums (health, dental, and state life) for active employees where breaks in service result in unpaid status.
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Posted on: February 20, 2002



Meet Dr. Phil McGraw at University of Illinois
Dr. Phil McGraw, resident human behavior expert and regular guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, will headline the Biennial Conference for Women on April 18 and 19, 2002, at the U of I Assembly Hall in Urbana-Champaign...
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Posted on: February 19, 2002



Have A Heart
HAVE A HEART! Be a part of the 2nd Annual CANNED FOOD DRIVE Thursday, February 14, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Simply bring your canned goods with you in the morning. Drop them off at vans, marked with balloons and signs, stationed in parking lots
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Posted on: February 1, 2002



Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources (AADR) Celebrates Black History Month
Guest Speakers will be presenting thoughout the month.
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Posted on: February 1, 2002



Holiday Payroll Information
Important information concerning payroll and insurance information during the holiday season is detailed.
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Posted on: December 18, 2001



National Disability Mentoring Day is Wednesday, October 24, 2001 here at NIU!
Invite a student to spend the morning in your department. The student will participate in job shadowing and other activities that you and the student choose.
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Posted on: October 19, 2001



National Disaster Relief Fund Donations
You can make a donation through the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA).
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Posted on: September 27, 2001



HOW TO HELP IN DEKALB COUNTY
From the grounds of the Pentagon to the shattered streets of Manhattan to the fields of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, America is in mourning following Tuesday's catastrophic terrorist attacks. The American Red Cross continues to provide lifesaving relief, including safe shelter, blood products, food, beverages and comfort to thousands of affected people around the country.
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Posted on: September 13, 2001



Blood Drive to Help
The Red Cross has announced the following locations to donate blood which will assist in building up our blood banks which are being depleted due to the great need for blood for the victims of terrorist attacks in New York. If you want to help, this is a simple way you can - give the life of blood.
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Posted on: September 12, 2001



National emergency
From President John G. Peters: The tragic incidents of this morning in our nation’s capitol and in New York have far-reaching consequences for Americans in every corner of this country. It is imperative for all of us at NIU to remain calm and focus our energies and concerns toward those members of our campus community who might be affected by these events.
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Posted on: September 11, 2001



HR Orientation Session for New Faculty
Human Resource Services invites and encourages you to attend a benefits orientation session for new faculty. During the session, you will learn about the many options available to you in health, life, dental, retirement, and sick leave benefits. There will also be presentations on payroll schedules and deductions as well as a brief overview of other employee programs and services.
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Posted on: August 8, 2001



Summer 2001 - HRS Operations Schedule
The Contracts Records and Reports (CRR), Payroll, and Benefits departments in HRS will fulfill an exacting increment processing and Legacy/PeopleSoft conversion timetable during the summer months. In order to facilitate the PeopleSoft conversion, HRS will suspend routine operations from June 27 until July 9.
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Posted on: June 14, 2001



2001 Summer Session Appointments and Payroll Input Dates
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. Consequently, the majority of offering letters and summer appointments can be issued when the respective course(s) has been filled. As of March 1, summer appointments are processed by means of the “Additional Pay Authorization” form. However, offering letters concerning summer teaching appointments should also be provided to Faculty.
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Posted on: April 3, 2001



Contract Processing Deadlines
The new semi-monthly Human Resource contract processing deadlines are listed in this new item:
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Posted on: December 6, 2000



2001 Holiday Schedule
With the advice of the University Council, President Peters has approved the following holiday schedule for 2001
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Posted on: December 5, 2000



Health Insurance Dependent Recertification
Central Management Services (CMS) has revised the dependent re-certification process for members.
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Posted on: October 13, 2000



Quality Care Plan - Prescription Benefit
Effective July 1, 2000, the Quality Care Plan increased the co-pays for prescription drugs and added a third level of benefit
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Posted on: October 13, 2000



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