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Changes to employee health care, pensions are certain, Peters says

By Kyla Gardner | March 24, 2011

DeKALB | NIU President John Peters said the funding of next year’s budget, along with the employee health care and pension programs, is unsure. But it doesn’t look good. “The state remains in dire financial strait,” Peters said to the Board of...

Board of Trustees approve student fee, room rates increase

By Kyla Gardner | March 24, 2011

DeKALB | Next year, NIU students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours will pay about $55 more in student fees. The increase was approved by the Board of Trustees on Thursday morning. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students will all see the increase....

Council votes to change nepotism policy

By Jessica Sabbah | March 9, 2011

The University Council voted to recommend a change in the language of the nepotism policy in the Board of Trustees regulations during a meeting Wednesday afternoon. The council does not have the authority to make a change in BOT policy; however, the recommendation...

BOT Committee recommends program changes, sabbatical leaves

By Kyla Gardner | March 4, 2011

DeKALB | The Board of Trustees’ Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Personnel committee approved recommendations for several academic program changes Thursday. NIU President John Peters will present these recommendations to the Board of Trustees on...

BOT committee recommends student fee, room rate increases

By Kyla Gardner | March 4, 2011

DeKALB | The Board of Trustees’ Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee voted Thursday in unanimous approval for increases in students fees and room rates to start in fall semester 2012. The committee approved recommendations that NIU President...

NIU to poll students on new logo

By Shaun Zinck | March 4, 2011

DeKALB | Students will have the opportunity to help choose the next logo for NIU.A major portion of the Board of Trustees’ Legislation, Audit and External Affairs committee meeting Thursday was focused on the university’s branding and marketing campaign....

Jerry Blakemore named NIU vice president and general counsel

By Northern Star staff | February 28, 2011

NIU has named Jerry D. Blakemore as vice president and general counsel. Blakemore will succeed Kenneth Davidson on April 1, provided he is approved by the NIU Board of Trustees. According to a press release from NIU Media Relations and Internal Communications,...

Overruling the SA’s decision sets a dangerous precedent

By The Northern Star editorial board | January 23, 2011

What's the point of the Student Association? At the end of last semester, the Student Association Senate denied recognition to the NIU Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Over winter break, however, John Jones, Associate Vice President for Student...

NIU Student Association officially recognizes the SSDP as a student group

By Kyla Gardner | January 17, 2011

The Student Association Senate had its share of disputes with NIU Students for Sensible Drug Policy last semester over its recognition as a student organization. This semester, SSDP will enjoy the benefits of being an officially recognized student group...

Union president voices concerns at BOT meeting

By David Matz and Allyson Martin | December 2, 2010

DeKAlb- At Thursday morning's Board of Trustees meeting Darlene Seilheimer, union president for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 963 Building Services, voiced her concerns regarding their negotiations with the...

Bikers receive new place to ride

By Amy Kreeger | November 16, 2010

Cyclists on campus may soon have a place to call their own. At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved bond sales of $112 million to fund construction projects around campus. Parking and road improvements are listed as projects that will...

Leaders Corner with Student Trustee Robert Sorsby

By Ryan Griesmeyer | November 11, 2010

You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? The Leader's Corner gives readers a glimpse into the personalities of the men and women behind the suits and ties. This week the Northern Star was able to talk with Robert Sorsby, senior business...

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Changes to employee health care, pensions are certain, Peters says

Board of Trustees approve student fee, room rates increase

Council votes to change nepotism policy

BOT Committee recommends program changes, sabbatical leaves

BOT committee recommends student fee, room rate increases

NIU to poll students on new logo

Jerry Blakemore named NIU vice president and general counsel

Overruling the SA’s decision sets a dangerous precedent

NIU Student Association officially recognizes the SSDP as a student group

Union president voices concerns at BOT meeting

Bikers receive new place to ride

Leaders Corner with Student Trustee Robert Sorsby

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