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The categorization of academic programs from each college. No programs from the College of Visual and Performing Arts were recognized as a candidate for review.

Feedback on reports available via website

By Madison Kacer | May 5, 2016

Prior to beginning the program prioritization process, NIU employees gained guidance from other higher education institutions like Indiana State University, Lehman College and Boise State University.Program prioritization, which began in 2014, uses task...

Task force suggests more resources for accountancy

By Julia Martinez | May 3, 2016

A task report for the B.S. in accountancy showed that the program is a candidate for enhanced resources because of its support for student diversity.Program prioritization, which began in 2014, uses task forces to create reports that review 459 academic and administrative...

Diverse administrative programs recommended to restructure

By Madison Kacer | May 3, 2016

Many administrative programs dedicated to diversity and inclusion were categorized as in need of transformation in the program prioritization reports released Monday.Program prioritization, which began in 2014, uses task forces to create reports that...

Task forces endorse increased resources for health sciences

By Julia Martinez | May 3, 2016

A B.S. in health sciences was recognized by the program prioritization task force reports as a candidate for enhanced resources.In the program prioritization task face reports that were released Monday, all 459 programs at NIU were each placed into...

Minor and certificate programs could be elimated

By Madison Kacer | May 2, 2016

Academic program prioritization results categorized 41 programs as candidates for review, 73 percent of which were minor or certificate programs.Program prioritization, which began in 2014, uses task forces to create reports that review 223 academic programs...

Star encourages NIU community to share feedback on program prioritization

By Northern Star staff | May 2, 2016

The Northern Star is encouraging all members of the NIU community to contact the Star if their program has been impacted by program prioritization.To schedule an interview with a Northern Star staff writer, or to contact the Star with any questions or...

NIU faculty files for unionization

By Madison Kacer | April 29, 2016

NIU faculty members finalized intent to unionize on Thursday with the Illinois Federation of Teachers; if certified, contract negotiations will potentially occur.One of the first steps that a newly-certified group often takes is beginning contract negotiations,...

Huskies of DeKalb: Greek life edition

By Xavier Ortega | April 29, 2016

“[Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon] are all really cool people," said Sophomore Sociology major and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Taylor Cliffton. "A lot of frats are like 'Oh, I don’t know you’ and you get kicked out, but SAE took me in, and I really didn’t know anyone... they were really comforting and friendly and treated me as one of their own.”

Photos: Students unwind during Relaxation Night

Photos: Students unwind during Relaxation Night

By Sara Karikomi | April 29, 2016

Ragel Ibarra (right), junior family social services major, said she misses her own dogs, while her and Junior Psychology major Mackenzie Walker pet a dog during Relaxation Night Thursday in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room.

Photos: Sign Sync

By Xavier Ortega | April 29, 2016

Ken Barnett, Deaf Pride club secretary, signs "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers during Sign Sync Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium. At the event, members of the Deaf Pride club used sign language to translate their favorite songs. 

Faculty shows concern for program report mistakes

By Alexander Chettiath | April 28, 2016

Faculty Senate passed a motion addressing its concern on the public release of the program prioritization reports, and the potential for misunderstanding, at a meeting Wednesday.Program prioritization uses task forces to create reports that review 223...

The medallion was located by Emily Majewski under the furthest white Spruce tree of Annie's Woods, 401 Lucinda Ave.

Majewski recovers scavenger hunt medallion

By Northern Star staff | April 27, 2016

The medallion was located by Emily Majewski under the furthest white Spruce tree of Annie's Woods, 401 Lucinda Ave.