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Chamber’s pride in tax rate misplaced

February 16, 1988

NIU might withdraw from the State Chamber of Commerce because the chamber failed to support a state tax increase. An increase is needed desperately to save the future of public higher education in Illinois. The chamber has, in effect, turned its back...

NIU Press issues two reference volumes

By Stephanie Bradley | February 16, 1988

The NIU Press has issued two new reference volumes. The first, "Political Atlas of Illinois", is a first-time publication which will be used mainly by editors, legislators, political columnists and reference librarians. Steve Franklin, of the Office of...

Council plans to revitalize DeKalb

By Tammy Sholer | February 16, 1988

The Downtown DeKalb Council will meet Thursday to discuss their 1988-89 plans to revitalize downtown DeKalb. DeKalb Council President Lance Hansen said, "The organization began through the Economic Development Group and the city to revitalize downtown...

Pres. OKs summer office hour changes

By Greg Rivara | February 16, 1988

NIU President John LaTourette approved changes which will return 1988 summer office hours to the standard 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. time period, said Dianna Strink, president of NIU's operating staff council.

To save energy, NIU has operated on a four day summer work week for the past five years. Recent studies have shown the four day work week is no longer saving money; rather, it is costing more, Strink said.

The operating staff council decided at a Jan. 14 meeting to send out a survey to operating staff to get their input on the problem, she said.

The survey listed five options for a Monday through Friday work schedule—7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a one hour lunch, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. with a one hour lunch and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one hour lunch. The final option was Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 730 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Eddie Williams, vice president for finance and planning, reported the survey results to LaTourette, Strink said. The operating staff survey showed that option one received the most favorable return with 207 approvals. Option five received 205 approvals while the other three options received no more than 110.

The five day work week will be 37.5 hours long, with an overtime pay scale going into effect on a weekly basis. There also will be flexible hours available to each office with approval of the office's supervisor.

The office personnel may continue to work four days a week if an arrangement can be made to keep the office open on Fridays, Gary Smith, personnel office staff member, said. This might include employees having Friday, Saturday and Sunday off while others would have Saturday, Sunday and Monday off, he said.

The idea of flexible hours was retained to accommodate the summer schedule of some employees while effectively serving the needs of the students, Strink said.

"For once, I think it is going to work," she said.

Scheduling guidelines require each office to be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All full-time employees must work 37.5 hours per week with a lunch break of no less than one half hour. Employees may not begin their work day before 7 a.m. and end it no later than 5 p.m.

Employees must arrange the summer schedule and remain on that schedule for the entire session.

The summer schedule will begin June 6 and end Aug. 12.

Apartments vs. dorms: it’s a clear cut decision

February 16, 1988

Once one becomes a senior, life at NIU and DeKalb does not offer many new and exciting experiences that make one stop and take notice. Graduation is about the only thing that comes close because it is simply the end. But for those who still have some...

Albright follows her dream

By Chris Sigley | February 16, 1988

Between her guinea pigs and pet cockatiel—who whistles the Andy Griffith theme song—Jane Albright could start a pet shop. And someday she probably will. Nearing the end of her third season as head coach of the NIU women's basketball team, Albright...

Judicial system provides growth, not punishment

By Marianne Renner | February 16, 1988

NIU's judicial system is not one of punishment, but of sanction and discipline Judicial Director Larry Bolles said Monday. Bolles said his job is rewarding because of his interaction with students in an educational way. He said "The judicial system is...

Bookstore executes new security policy

By Joelle McGinnis | February 16, 1988

The Holmes Student Center Bookstore has implemented a new security policy to be used until the installation of the proposed electronic security system, bookstore manager Stanley Shedaker said. The new policy was created in response to a $68,793 shrinkage...

Simon’s ads put heat on Dukakis

February 15, 1988

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP)—Sen. Paul Simon turned his fire away Sunday from Rep. Richard Gephardt and focused it on Gov. Michael Dukakis, generally seen as the frontrunner in New Hampshire's primary on Tuesday. Television ads that began airing Sunday show...

Vietnam vets relate Agent Orange tales

By Marianne Renner | February 15, 1988

When local Viet Now members gathered Saturday to learn about new research in Agent Orange, many expressed their own experiences with the chemical and correlated diseases. William Lewis of the New Jersey Agent Orange Commission said a recent widow called...

Redistrict greeks, limit control of SA

February 15, 1988

The Student Association Finance Committee has recommended a budget of more than $3,260 for the InterFraternity Council/Panhellenic, the governing bodies of the greek system. This budget is double the amount approved last year. Perhaps that's because the...

Task force sets priorities

By Sean Noble | February 15, 1988

The Faculty Senate Task Force said Friday its first priority is determining the specific responsibilities of a faculty senate and discussed collecting information from other universities with faculty senates. William Monat, NIU regency professor and chairman...

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