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Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to increase student engagement

By Abby Byer | April 14, 2022
Fourth vice president of Student Affairs candidate Gary Dukes wants to get students involved by listening to the changes they want to see.
Gary Dukes is currently Vice President for Student Affairs at Western Oregon University.

Western Oregon University Vice President for Student Affairs announced as fourth VP candidate

By Parker Otto | April 12, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their fourth candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Brian Fisher spoke Monday about how how he will take necessary steps to help students succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to prioritize involvement

By Abby Byer | April 12, 2022
Third Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Brian Fisher wants to create a safe and inclusive environment
Vice President of Student Affairs Clint-Michael Reneau spoke in April about how he will make tough decisions if that means students will succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to help students thrive

By Abby Byer | April 7, 2022
Second Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Clint Michael Reneau will stay connected with students by attending events.
Gayle Ward is a candidate for Vice President of Student Affairs and shared during an open forum on Monday.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to support students

By Abby Byer | April 5, 2022
Gayle Ward is the first candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position and create engaging leadership opportunities.
Clint Michael Reneau 
is currently a consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Consultant announced as second candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 5, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their second candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
Gayle Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush University, a private research university in Chicago.

Rush University Vice Provost announced as first candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 1, 2022

DeKALB — The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites Gayle Ward from Rush University as the first interviewee in the weeks-long process. Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush...

At the Aug. 15, 2019, meeting, Board of Trustees Chairperson Dennis Barsema addresses former NTC students after their public comments.

Board of Trustees meeting schedule changes

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2020

DeKALB — The schedule has changed for the NIU Board of Trustees Committee Meetings for Feb. 13, according to a news release from the university.The committee for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Personal will meet at 8:30 a.m. The committee for...

University did its due-diligence with Northwestern Medicine partnership

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 28, 2018

The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to commend the NIU administration for their efforts in job transitioning concerning the recent approval of the Northwestern Medicine partnership, which will take effect as early as January.The partnership was...

Student Affairs faces changes, new positions and roles

By Sophia Mullowney | September 27, 2018

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...

‘Watch list’ response subpar

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 1, 2018

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,...

John Jones Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Associate vice president of Student Affairs to leave NIU

By Robert Baird | April 29, 2013

The faculty members who work with John Jones, Student Affairs associate vice president, said his involvement with students will help him in his new position. Jone will take on the role of Student Affairs vice chancellor at University of North Carolina...