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  • Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Volunteers Needed!

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    Alumni Services is looking for volunteers to assist us with Fall Commencement.  As you may or may not know, 90% of the staff at commencement are faculty, staff, annuitants and Alumni Association board members who graciously volunteer their time to help give students and their families an excellent experience.  That said, we are looking for some more amazing people willing to volunteer a couple hours and help us celebrate all the hard work and success our students have accomplished!

    We have two areas where we need volunteer assistance: 

    1.     Ticket Distribution – Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2  – Lantz Fieldhouse
    Generally our time slots are as followed:  8:45-11:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; and 2-4:30 p.m.

    2.         Commencement Day – Saturday, May 4 – HIGHER NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. We will need volunteers for several different positions, which include: collecting tickets, passing out programs, helping students in the Student Rec Center, assisting with wheel chairs and helping answer questions in the main concourse.  Please consider spending part or all of the day with our graduates and their families.  If you wish to assist all day we would ask you arrive at 8:30 a.m. and could be done assisting by 5:15 p.m. 

    The Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 4.  There will be three ceremonies:

                    10 a.m. - Undergraduate Degrees for College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

                    1:30 p.m. - All Graduate Degrees

                   5:00  p.m. - Undergraduate Degrees for Lumpkin College of Business and Technology and College of Health and Human Services                       

    If you would like to volunteer for the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies and help make this a great experience for the graduates and their families please email me with what you are interested in assisting with.  Even if you can only provide a few hours of assistance, anything and everything is greatly appreciated. 

    Please feel free to share this with your colleagues, we would enjoy having them join us at commencement as well. 

    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email dlgough2@eiu.edu or call (217) 581-7053.

    Thank you for your consideration!

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  • Spring 2024 Commencement Announcement

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    If you are a faculty or staff member who is a parent or guardian of a student who will be participating in the commencement ceremony and you would like to present their diploma to them on stage at the Spring 2024 ceremony, please contact Amber May at ammay@eiu.edu.

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  • Spring 2024 Commencement - Faculty Participation

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    Any faculty members wishing to participate in the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies should fill out the form below. This will help us prepare for seating arrangements and allow for reserved parking.

    Online Form

    Commencement is Saturday, May 4 - Groniger Arena

    • 10 a.m. – Undergraduate Degrees in the College of Education & College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
    • 1:30 p.m. – All Graduate Degrees
    • 5 p.m. - Undergraduate Degrees in Lumpkin College of Business and Technology & College of Health and Human Services


    Anyone needing to order commencement regalia, please do so at https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_eiufaculty/.

    For any additional questions, please contact Koty Gough at dlgough2@eiu.edu.

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  • EIU Campus Beautification Day April 30

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    Join us for EIU Campus Beautification Day on Tuesday, April 30!

    Whether you're an employee, student, or member of the community, we invite you to contribute to enhancing the beauty of our campus ahead of Commencement Day.

    The EIU Grounds Crew will oversee the day's activities, which may include tasks like spreading mulch, planting flowers and bulbs, weeding, tidying up debris, and more. All necessary tools will be provided for volunteers. To sign up, visit EIU’s Civic Engagement & Volunteerism website. You can choose from two shifts: 2 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m.

    Special thanks to Teamsters Local 26 and the University’s ground crew for their support in making this event possible!

    Be advised that the alternate date in case of rain is May 1.

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  • J-LOT & Stadium Parking Lots to Close for Special Olympics April 25 & 25

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    TEMPORARY LOT CLOSURE NOTICE: In light of the Special Olympics Illinois - Spring Games 2024 taking place at the Stadium on April 26, both the Stadium and J-Lots will be closed starting from 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. These closures will be in effect until the conclusion of the event on Friday night. Please make use of alternative parking lots assigned to your permit. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this temporary inconvenience. Thank you for your support during this temporary inconvenience

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  • EIU Giving Day is April 24! Materials, Toolkits Available Here to Help You Promote EIU's Efforts!

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    EIU Giving Day is April 24! The annual fundraising event joins alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of Eastern Illinois University for the common goal of giving current and future Panthers an amazing educational experience. This is your opportunity to promote the scholarships, academic initiatives or student groups that mean the most to you.

    In addition to giving, building enhanced awareness of EIU and sharing the broad commitment all of EIU's employees, alumni and friends have in helping our students succeed is an important part of EIU's Giving Day campaign. You can help! More information and social media graphics can be found at eiu.edu/givingday, or you can refer to the Giving Day Toolkit information linked here! [link will open in new window]

    Please consider helping EIU with its Giving Day campaign Wednesday, April 24! Be sure to like, share, and comment on all the great activity you'll see online that day -- more engagement equals more awareness, and more opportunities for EIU and its current and prospective students. 

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  • Staff Senate Elections - April 24

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    Staff Senate elections will take place Wednesday, April 24, 2024 via electronic ballot.  Voting will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Please check your EIU email on election day for the ballot link.  Only affected employee groups will be able to access the ballot and vote.  Those groups are: AFSCME 981 and Non-Negotiated Civil Service.

    If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Staff Senate Election Committee:

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  • EIU Baseball: Employee Appreciation Game April 24

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    Join us for Employee Appreciation Day on Wednesday, April 24th, as our EIU Panthers take on Illinois Wesleyan at Coaches Stadium!

    As a token of our gratitude for your support, the first 200 fans through the gates will receive a FREE hot dog, generously provided by the Office of the President!

    Don't miss out on this special day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and baseball action. Mark your calendars for April 24th at 3 pm and join us at Coaches Stadium for an afternoon of fun and celebration with the Panther Baseball community!

    🐾 Go Panthers! 🐾

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  • MELINDA MUELLER RETIREMENT RECEPTION APRIL 24

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    The Political Science department will host a retirement reception for Melinda Mueller, Political Science Department Chair, on Wednesday, April 24 between 3 and 4:30 p.m. in the Booth Library West Reading Room.

    Please stop by for cake and tea to celebrate Melinda and wish her well in retirement!


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  • Dunkin the Dean April 24 in the South Quad

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  • EIU Softball Community Appreciation Game April 20

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    Join us for Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 20th, as our EIU Panthers take on Tennessee Tech in a doubleheader at Williams Field!

    As a token of our gratitude for your unwavering support, the first 100 fans through the gates will receive a FREE hot dog, generously provided by the Office of the President!

    Don't miss out on this special day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and softball action. Mark your calendars for April 20th at 1 pm and join us at Williams Field for an afternoon of fun and celebration with the Panther Softball community!

    🐾 Go Panthers! 🐾

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  • Hayes St. / North Buzzard Parking Lot to Close for Springfest April 18-20

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    TEMPORARY EIU CAMPUS STREET CLOSURE: APRIL 18-20: In light of EIU's Spring Festival 2024 (formerly known as Celebration), scheduled for April 18th, 19th, and 20th, please note that Hayes Street (also known as Doudna Circle) and the North Buzzard Parking Lot will be closed starting from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th. These closures will remain in effect throughout the festival weekend. Hayes Street and the North Buzzard Lot will reopen at midnight on Sunday, April 20th. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this temporary inconvenience. Thank you for your support.

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  • UPDATE: April 17 Book Sale relocated to inside Booth Library

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    Due to strong winds, the spring book sale on April 17 has been moved inside Booth Library to the West Reading Room! Stop by from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.!




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  • Booth Library Spring Book Sale April 17

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    Spring Book Sale

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  • Self-Care 101

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    This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self-care. Prioritizing ourselves and continuously taking care of our well-being will set students up for success!

    April 17th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room 

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  • Civil Service Council - Election to Ratify Constitution - April 17

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    The EIU Civil Service Council will hold an election on April 17, 2024, to ratify proposed revisions to its Constitution.  Under Article XI, all amendments must “be ratified by the membership of the Organization by a two-thirds majority of those voting.“  Therefore, we ask for all non-negotiated civil service employees to participate in the election.

    The election will take place completely online. On April 17th at 12:01 a.m., each non-negotiated civil service employee will receive an email containing a link to the ballot. It will be available until 11:59 p.m. on the same day. If you would like to review the proposed amendments, a link to the current and proposed draft can be found at https://www.eiu.edu/council/constitution_bylaws_2024.php

    If you have any questions or concerns, contact your council representative or Michelle Morgan, Council President, at mlmorgan@eiu.edu

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  • Stress Management Class April 24

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    Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, selfcare, mindfulness, and much more!

    April 24th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room 

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  • DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative Grantees

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    Congratulations to the eight departments who are the recipients of the DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative Grants! 

    BIO 1001G

    • Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair
    • Dr. Eden Effert-Fanta, Redesign Lead

    CHM 1310G 

    • Dr. Edward Treadwell, Chair
    • Dr. Tiffany Pellizzeri, Redesign Lead

    CMN 1310G

    • Dr. Matt Gill, Chair
    • Dr. Nora Heist, Redesign Lead

    ENG 1001G

    • Dr. Angela Vietto, Chair
    • Dr. Timothy Taylor, Redesign Lead

    HSL 1800

    • Dr. Jill Bowers, Chair
    • Dr. Christopher Maniotes, Redesign Lead

    MAT  1160G

    • Dr. Marshall Lassak/Dr. Andrew Mertz, Chair
    • Dr. Amanda Welch, Redesign Lead

    MUS 2555G

    • Dr. Shellie Gregorich, Chair
    • Dr. Magie Beck, Redesign Lead

    PUBH 2200G

    • Dr. Julie Dietz, Chair
    • Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson and Ms. Emma Noble, Redesign Leads


    The DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative is a strategic effort aligned with Activity 1.22 of Plan 2028, which aims to improve retention and graduation rates for all EIU learners. These grantees will receive $5,000 in collaborative redesign grants to support efforts during Summer 2024, a total of 0.25 CUs for a faculty redesign leader or leaders, and direct consultation and support from the FDIC. 

    This initiative is innovative and novel both through its collaborative design and strategic planning. A full evaluation of the initiative is also underway as we launch the initiative on April 15, 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.eiu.edu/fdic/dwfredesign.php.



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  • Textbook Rental Service Discarded Textbook Sale April 15-19

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  • Dean of Students On-Campus Interviews

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    Open sessions for the position of Dean of Students are being held on Friday, April 12.

    • Student Session (lunch provided): 12-12:50 p.m., Casey Room, MLK Jr. University Union
    • Faculty/Staff Session: 1-1:50 p.m., Casey Room, MLK Jr. University Union

    Additional candidate sessions will be announced soon. Visit eiu.edu/search_dos for updates.

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  • UPDATED INTERNAL GOVERNING POLICY #111 - Travel

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    IGP #111 - Travel was recently updated with approval of the President. Please take time to review the changes to this policy.

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  • Booth Library Celebrates National Library Week!

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    Booth Library  will host a week-long celebration of National Library Week from April 8-12. National Library Week, initially sponsored in 1958, is a national observance supported by the American Library Association and libraries nationwide each April. It serves as a time to honor the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library staff while encouraging library use and support.

     On Monday, April 8th, the library will host the annual Peep into a Book: Edible Book Festival in the Marvin Foyer, near the north entrance. Dioramas will be on display for public viewing starting at 9 a.m., and visitors are invited to vote for their favorites from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A reception with light refreshments will commence at 4 p.m., followed by the announcement of award winners at 4:15 p.m.

     Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., students are invited to the Write Night & Study Buddies event! It will take place in the 4th Floor Clock Tower Lounge. Librarians, The Writing Center, Academic Success, and TRIO tutors are available to provide ample assistance. Attendees will receive a goodie bags, snacks and a chance to win a raffle prize! 

     The Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity will showcase ten students, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the West Reading Room. This program promotes and recognizes excellence in student research, and encourages students to enhance their studies by utilizing the wealth of information available at Booth Library. 

     Booth Library’s Authors@EIU series continues on April 11th, featuring talks by nationally recognized authors. Among them is Ryan Burge, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University. His latest work, "The Nones, Second Edition: Where They Come From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going," published by Fortress Press in 2023, offers a comprehensive examination of Americans who identify as having no religious affiliation. Dr. Stephen Eskilson will also be featured for his book, Digital Design, a History explores the evolution of digital design, offering insights from its nineteenth-century origins to its contemporary prominence.

     To conclude the week, an AI Sandbox: Tools for Academic Research and Writing will be available in the CSI- Center for Student Innovation from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees can try out AI tools designed to aid researchers in navigating the academic research and writing process. Demonstrations will include Scopus AI, PaperPal, and JSTOR’s AI research tool (beta).

     Don't forget to explore the new exhibits for Emeritus Professor Charles Coleman, Ph.D., in the Faculty Reading Room, and Booth Library Benefactor Annette Christy, Ed. D., in the Ballenger Teachers Center.

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     More information about National Library Week can be found on the BoothLibrary website.


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  • WEIU TV Now Streaming Live on YouTube TV

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    WEIU is now streaming live on YouTube TV.  YouTube TV provides viewers another way to enjoy the WEIU and PBS content they love.

    With WEIU's dedicated live YouTube TV channel, viewers can find episodes from WEIU original series such as "Being Well," "City Spotlight", "Take A Hike", "Issues & Attitudes",  and "The Paw Report," along with PBS favorites including "American Masters," "Antiques Roadshow," "Finding Your Roots," "American Experience," "Austin City Limits", "This Old House" and more.

    Viewers can also find a live channel for PBS KIDS that features favorite series such as "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," "Molly of Denali," "Odd Squad," "Pinkalicious and Peterrific," Wild Kratts" and "Sesame Street."

    In addition to WEIU and PBS programming, YouTube TV also offers cable-free live TV to YouTube subscribers with more than 70 major broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC plus cable networks like TNT, TBS, CNN, ESPN, AMC and FX. YouTube TV features a cloud-based DVR without storage space limits, six accounts per household, and streaming on your phone, tablet, computer and TV.

    To access the full line-up available on WEIU, you can visit the YouTube TV live guide online or the WEIU schedule on our website www.weiu.net.

    In addition to YouTube TV, WEIU content is also available on PBS.org as well as the PBS App available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Samsung smart TVs. WEIU members are also able to view an extended library of quality public television programming through PBS Passport, an added member benefit. 


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  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April

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    This April marks the 23rd anniversary for Sexual Assault awareness month.  Everyone is affected by sexual violence. Join the Interpersonal Violence Awareness Team this month as we partner with Prevail, the HERC, Housing, Counseling Clinic, and many others across campus to increase awareness through programs and outreach events.

    Join us April 2nd and wear Teal, the color of sexual violence prevention, to take action and start off the month. On April 10th, Prevail and the Counseling Clinic will be holding a Candlelight Vigil for survivors at the Mellin Steps. Wear jeans with purpose on April 24th, Denim Day, to support survivors. 

    Follow the Interpersonal Violence Awareness Team on Instagram to stay updated with events, programs, and other awareness efforts : https://www.instagram.com/eiu_ivat/

    For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness month, visit https://www.nsvrc.org/saam or on Denim Day at https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/denim-day

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  • Hobart F. Heller Scholarship -- Nominations Due April 19

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    Nominations from the campus community are being sought for the Hobart F. Heller Scholarship established in honor of the long and distinguished service of Dr. Heller, Vice President for Instruction at the time of his retirement in 1968. Criteria for the scholarship are as follows:  “A person who by reason of scholarship, responsible character, sense of purpose, growth, and service to the University community during his or her first three years and gives promise of a life of distinguished service and leadership.” A nominee must be classified as a junior entering their senior year with the majority of university attendance at Eastern.  The recipient must remain enrolled as a full-time student their senior year. Nomination packets are to be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs no later than Friday, April 19, 2024. A copy of the application which must be accompanied by a personal statement letter from the nominee and a letter of nomination from  the nominator.  Please don’t hesitate to contact the VPSA office with any questions you might have.     

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  • Deferred Compensation Plan - Webinar Series

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    2024 State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan Webinar Series

    Spend some time on your financial future

    Attend an upcoming webinar

    Hosted by your retirement plan counselor

    30-minute duration

    Click here to register

    Note: New webinars will be added on an ongoing basis. Consider bookmarking the link and checking

    back periodically to register for future webinars.

     

     

    Deferred Compensation Webinars

    Date and Time

     

    Introduction to the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan

     

    Learn about the benefits of participating in the Plan, the importance of planning for retirement, and the help and support you can receive along the way.

     

    Thursday, April 4 at 10 a.m. CT

     

     

     

    Retirement Readiness

     

    Learn what steps you can take to prepare for retirement now, as well as the resources available to you through the Plan.

     

    Tuesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. CT

     

     

     

    Contribution Options: Pre-tax and Roth

     

    Learn more about pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) saving options and the benefits of both for your retirement Plan.

     

    Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. CT

     

     

    Want to learn more about Deferred Comp? Visit our Plan Resources page for educational

    materials and recorded presentations.

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  • EIU EMPLOYEE 2024 SUMMER HOURS

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    As outlined in IGP 19, employees, whose work assignments allow, to compress their normal five-day workweek into a 4.5-day workweek. Please be sure to turn off computers, lights, and personal air conditioning units if you have them to help improve our energy efficiency.

    Campus-wide summer office hours will be in effect from Monday, May 6, through Friday, August 9. This year, flex schedules will be honored during the holiday weeks as well. Please ensure the work week consists of at least 37.5 hours of work hours, vacation and/or sick leave. Supervisors are responsible for accurate recording of time.

    When summer office hours are in effect, all offices must be open Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until noon. 

    Due to ongoing operational needs, offices including, but not limited to, University Police, Booth Library, and the Renewable Energy Center, will keep regular business hours and remain open on Friday afternoons.

    Holidays will be observed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day, Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth, and Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

    Classes scheduled to meet on Friday afternoons will be relocated to buildings where the air conditioning will remain on.

    Employees are to work with supervisors to ensure that a 37.5-hour workweek is accomplished. Each office is to change voice mail, signage, and other public communication to reflect its summer hours. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, Aug. 12.

    If you need to complete your flex schedule, please visit webappsprod.eiu.edu/flexschedules/login.  This link allows employees to complete a request, obtain supervisor's approval, and submit documents and requests to Benefits for final approval. 


    Questions may be directed to Human Resources at benefits@eiu.edu or by calling 217-581-5825.

    Thank You!

    Human Resources


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  • PART-TIME STUDENT INSURANCE FOR PART-TIME, ONLINE AND OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS

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    Student Insurance is available for the Summer 2024 term. The coverage effective dates are 5/13/2024-8/11/2024. The cost for the coverage is $87.45.

    Students who are insured in Spring 2024, who desire Summer coverage and will not be enrolled in the Summer Term, may obtain coverage by submitting the Summer 2024 Enrollment Form available in their PAWS account, under the MyHealth tab prior to 5/12/24.

    Students who enroll for 5 or more hours for the Summer Term may obtain coverage by submitting the Summer 2024  Enrollment Form available in their PAWS account, under the MyHealth tab prior to 5/21/24. Coverage is effective upon receipt of the enrollment form.

    Student Insurance provides the student worldwide protection 24 hours a day.  The Plan has a $100 deductible per diagnosis and pays up to 70% of eligible expenses for physician and hospital expenses, lab and x-ray, surgery, ambulance transport, physical therapy, maternity expenses, mental health and substance abuse issues. The Student Insurance Plan also reduces copays for prescription medications at the Health Services on campus. 

    Unlike an HMO or PPO, the Plan does not have a network, giving students a choice in their care and provides coverage for treatment the student receives while they are at home, at school, and wherever they may travel. 

    Student Insurance is an economical way to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses when family health plans do not cover 100% of medical costs because of deductibles, co-payment amounts, limitations on specific benefits, and out-of-network penalties.  The Student Insurance Plan complements the family health plan.  Most students find it beneficial to carry both, particularly if the family plan has a deductible and/or coinsurance.

    You can find more information about the Plan at www.eiu.edu/studentinsurance or by contacting our office at 217-581-5290. There are 2 short videos on the website that do a nice job of explaining all about the Plan.

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  • STUDENT INSURANCE WAIVERS AVAILABLE

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    Student Insurance provides the student worldwide protection, 24 hours a day. The Plan has a $100 deductible per diagnosis and pays up to 70% of eligible expenses for physician and hospital expenses, lab and x-ray, surgery, ambulance transport, physical therapy, maternity expenses, mental health and substance abuse issues. The Student Insurance plan also covers prescriptions at the Health Services on campus.                                   

    Unlike an HMO or PPO, the Plan does not have a network, giving students a choice in their care and provides coverage for treatment the student receives while they are at home, at school, and wherever they may travel. When you have other insurance, the Plan coordinates with the primary carrier. Student Insurance is an economical way to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses when family health plans do not cover 100% of medical costs because of deductibles, co-payment amounts, limitations on specific benefits, and out-of-network penalties. The Student Insurance Plan complements the family health plan. Most students find it beneficial to carry both, particularly if the family plan has a deductible and/or coinsurance.

    You can find more information about the Plan at www.eiu.edu/studentinsurance or by contacting our office at 217-581-5290. There are 2 short videos on the website that do a nice job of explaining all about the Plan.

    The Summer 2024 Student Insurance fee will be automatically assessed to students enrolled in an on-campus program taking 9 or more hours; graduate assistants under contract to the University; and international students enrolled in an on-campus program taking 3 or more hours.

    Students wishing to waive the Student Insurance Plan must complete the Waiver Form available in their PAWS account, under the MyHealth tab. The deadline to waive coverage for the Summer 2024 semester is May 21, 2024. 

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  • FDIC is seeking an Instructional Support and Training Specialist for CLAS

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    Eastern Illinois University’s Faculty Development and Innovation Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Coordinator – Instructional Support and Training Specialist. This position will be part of the FDIC team and provide faculty training and support with instructional technologies for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses with a focus on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, though may also serve other colleges as needed.

    Duties will include:

    1. Train and assist faculty in incorporating a wide range of teaching technologies into face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes.
    2. Serve as a subject matter expert in academic technologies to assist faculty in incorporating the right technology to support their courses.
    3. Provide faculty with one-on-one and group instructional technology training for D2L Brightspace, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365, Zoom, Turnitin, Respondus, Kaltura, and other systems utilized by EIU.
    4. Train and assist faculty on technology use in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.
    5. Develop written and video training materials for EIU specific technologies.
    6. Advise the Director of the Faculty Development and Innovation Center on instructional technology needs and new and emerging technologies.
    7. Collaborate with the Center for Student Innovation (CSI) on instructional technology initiatives.

    Required Qualifications:

    1. Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Training and Development, Digital Media Technology, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
    2. One year of experience that includes both of the following:
      • Experience with a learning management system
      • Experience teaching and or training

    (A Bachelor’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position plus three years of the above experience may be considered.)

    The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. Upon successful selection of a candidate, all scores will be voided from this Program Coordinator – Training and Development Specialist register.

    To apply, please submit application, resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three (3) business references to https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php. Applications should be received by April 15, 2024, to ensure consideration for this position.

    EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 12 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time.

    Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/female/disability/veteran – committed to achieving a diverse community.
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  • EIU NON-NEGOTIATED CIVIL SERVICE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE (Application Deadline extended to May 1, 2024)

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    Applications are being sought at this time for the Non-Negotiated Civil Service Council scholarship.  This scholarship was started to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the EIU Civil Service Council.

    Applicants that receive financial assistance or tuition waivers are encouraged to apply.  The scholarship is intended to assist with tuition, fees, or other costs associated with attending EIU 9such as housing, supplies, daycare, gas, etc.).  The award is payable in Fall 2024 to your student account, and any remaining amount will be dispersed to the recipient.  Fall 2024 enrollment must be verified before the scholarship is awarded.

    The recipient must:  1) be a former, current, or retired Non-Negotiated Civil Service Employee; or a child or grandchild of a former, current, or retired non-Negotiated Civil Service Employee; 2) be a current or incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or Graduate EIU student at enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours; 3) maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and in good academic standing; high school seniors accepted to EIU shall enroll in a minimum of 6 semester hours of coursework and be ranked in the top 25% of their class.  Financial need shall be the determining factor if all other qualifications are equal.

    Please apply online at https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/15788

    The deadline has been extended to May 1, 2024.

    If you have any questions, please contact EIU Civil Service Council President, Michelle Morgan at (217) 581- 6025 or email mlmorgan@eiu.edu.

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  • Non-EIU Event Submission for EIU Calendar

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    The Marketing & Communications web team are thrilled to share that the EIU Events Calendar can now feature non-EIU events too! Our aim is to strengthen the bond between the EIU campus and the surrounding community, providing everyone at EIU the chance to engage in local happenings.

    Community businesses and organizations holding events that could appeal to the EIU community are welcome to submit their event through this form. Our team will evaluate the details and if suitable, we'll feature them on the calendar. This way, your event can reach out to EIU students, faculty, staff, and annuitants.

    Please share this update with your community associates and let them know about this exciting opportunity!

    go.eiu.edu/communitycalendar

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  • Faculty/Staff Yoga in SP24 Semester - Register Here!

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    Faculty/Staff Yoga is back! Join us in McAfee North Gym Mondays and Fridays at 12:05 for yoga with Raven. All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced, just bring your mat and water bottle!

    Registration appreciated, but not necessary: CLICK HERE to register.

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  • Travel Rate Changes

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    The Illinois Higher Education Travel Control Board has recently revised its regulations to align with federal government reimbursement rates for both domestic and international travel. This adjustment is anticipated to simplify the process of locating hotels within the approved rates for travelers. Effective January 2, 2024, the Business Affairs dashboard has been updated to adhere to these modifications. Consequently, travelers will be required to provide more comprehensive information in the dashboard to ensure accurate rate calculations.

    Moving forward, further adjustments will be implemented in accordance with changes in federal government rates.

    For any inquiries, please reach out to Procurement, Disbursements & Contract Services at 217-581-5313.
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Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7400
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