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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...

Movie introduces students to war in El Salvador

By Amy T. Coughlin | February 16, 1988

Two filmmakers presented to NIU students a documentary film concerning the civil war in El Salvador, Central America. "The Situation" was introduced by producer Forrest Jones and photographer Milton Graham. The filmmakers made a general introduction and...

Regents set to examine constitution

By Sean Noble | February 16, 1988

The Board of Regents will examine the revised NIU constitution at its regular meeting next month to give the constitution final approval. Jim Giles, Constitutional Task Force chairman, said the newly-proposed form of the constitution will be presented...

SAMTB discusses bus pass plan

By Dina Paluzzi | February 16, 1988

The desire to develop a bus pass policy was discussed at the Student Association Mass Transit Board meeting Monday. Vice Board Chairman Dave Emerick said there is no set pass policy and the board has received complaints and suggestions on policies from...

CHANCE program stirs confusion

By Nancy Broten | February 16, 1988

Confusion about a policy banning freshman CHANCE students from participating in greek activities is on the part of students not the program, Special Projects Director Tendaji Ganges said. The policy includes little sister programs and sweetheart courts,...

NIU sees rise in violence, harassment

By Marianne Renner | February 16, 1988

Trends of physical violence and harrassment at NIU are on the upswing with stress and alcohol as leading factors, NIU Judicial Office Director Larry Bolles said. "Students are under stress all day at classes so they go out and get drunk to relieve their...

Student loses control of car, resident dies

February 16, 1988

No charges were filed Monday in connection with the death of a Malta resident after an NIU student, losing control of her car, hit his vehicle and forced him off the road. Scott D. Hudson, 33, of Malta, was pronounced dead at the scene 8 a.m. Monday....

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...

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