DeKALB — NIU saw an increase in reported Violence Against Women Act crimes in this year’s Clery Report, but officials say this could indicate an increasing willingness to report, not an increase in the total amount of crimes.Megan Sippel, director...
The Recreation and Wellness Center locker rooms are undergoing a remodel to enhance privacy and inclusivity, with the project expected to be finished by the fall 2020 semester.The budget for the remodel is $1.1 million, and funding is from the auxiliary...
DeKALB — The NIU Student Association [SA] held its first candidates’ informational meeting Monday in the Campus Life Building.No students were present at the meeting besides representatives from SA. Speaker Tristan Martin said the lack of attendees...
DeKALB — The Office of Student Affairs is phasing in new leadership positions and a presence in the Holmes Student Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Development [SILD].After facing some vacancies due to staff departures in the last academic...
Kelly Wesener Michael, associate vice president of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, speaks about reinvigorating Huskie Pride during a Faculty Senate meeting.
NIU has once again damaged trust between administration and the student population by automatically adding certain groups to a "watch list" without notifying them. The Editorial Board recommends the administration address the issue more openly with students,...
DeKALB — The Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss topics including program prioritization, school pride and the usage of Lynda.com.Acting Provost Chris McCord presented data from the program prioritization process the school started in fall 2015.“The...
DeKALB — The recent spark in gun-related incidents on and around campus inspired a second community meeting during which students, campus officials and local law enforcement addressed safety concerns and initiatives.NIU employees including acting President...
DeKALB — The Division of Student Affairs has continued to move forward after facing a semester of leadership changes and program realignment.Kelly Wesener-Michael, associate vice president of Division of Student Affairs, has been acting as the leader...
DeKALB — The recreational portion of the Chick Evans Field House is closed for the spring semester due to the wavering state budget.Sandi Carlisle, director of Campus Recreation, said programs and services for students needed to be prioritized because...
