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I would like to extend my appreciation to all members of the Finance and Facilities Team as we come together as a university to face the unprecedented financial crisis confronting the state.
As mentioned in President Peters’ budget message to the Board of Trustees and NIU’s general body on December 3rd, the university is facing a dire financial fiscal year as a result of a funding backlog with the state. The university’s leadership had been aware for some time there would be some effects felt on our campus. However, proactive measures were pursued to delay any direct and immediate impact on university operations. As a result, we have not been forced to require employee furloughs, pay cuts, and/or layoffs as unfortunately other academic institutions in the state have.
In addition to maintaining a streamlined and conservative spending policy at the university, President Peters has initiated additional cost cutting measures to keep us fully operational while the state leadership comes up with a solution to the budget crisis. Going forward for fiscal year 2010 - 2011, we have been placed on a hard hiring freeze for all new and vacant positions, with the exception of critical academic and operational positions required for the university’s overall operation. Also, he has requested that all departments reduce spending and delay any purchases, contracts, and appointments in order conserve cash.
These new measures will inevitably place additional requirements and demands on the Division. In the past, you have shown incredible commitment and diligence in fulfilling the mission of Finance and Facilities. I am asking for your continued fortitude and resilience. I urge you all to keep current with updates from the president’s office regarding developments affecting the university. We will together as a Division and a university to overcome these challenges.
Despite the current financial climate, there is positive news. Gov. Pat Quinn has released $10.3 million in capital funds for two substantial construction initiatives on the campus – the Cole-Stevens Complex Project. These funds will support full architectural planning and renovations for the Stevens Building. Additionally, funds have been allocated for the repurposing of Cole Hall in response to the 2/14 tragedy. Securing capital money for these projects has been a top priority for the university, not only because of their impact on the academic experience for our students; but also, in continuing the healing process.
Your work and commitment remains paramount on our minds as we work to fulfill the mission of this great university. To the best that I can assure you, the university leadership is making every effort to avoid measures taken at other universities. We remain resolute in minimizing the impact these financial challenges will have on the services, academics, operations, and dedicated faculty and staff at NIU
Eddie R. Williams
Executive Vice President
Chief of Operations
 Robert Albanese, Associate Vice President, Operations |
 Steven Cunningham, Associate Vice President, Administration and HR |
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Cheryl Ross, Administrative Assistant Finance & Facilities Lowden Hall Phone: (815) 753-1695 Email:c20car1@wpo.cso.niu.edu |
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Abby Chemers, Associate Director Budget and Planning Altgeld Hall, Room 230B Phone: (815) 753-8411 Email: achemers@niu.edu |
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Jeffrey Daurer, Director Capital Budget and Space Planning Altgeld Hall, Room 238D Phone: (815)753-5468 Email: jdaurer@niu.edu |
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William Finucane, Manager Transportation Dorland Building Phone: (815) 753-1558 Email: bfinucane@niu.edu |
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Dena Funkhouser, Assistant Director Budget and Planning Altgeld Hall, Room 232A Phone: (815) 753-6019 Email: dfunk@niu.edu |
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Dr. Donald Grady, Chief Police / Public Safety Telephone and Security Building, Room 121 Phone: (815) 753-1811 Email: dgrady@niu.edu |
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Daniel House, Director Institutional Research Lowden Hall, Room 103 Phone: (815) 753-6002 Email: jhouse@niu.edu |
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Steven Pace, Associate Director Computer Support Services Lowden Hall, Room 101A Phone: (815) 753-6016 Email: space@niu.edu |
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Patricia Perkins, Assistant to Executive VP Capital Budget and Space Planning Altgeld Hall, Room 235 Phone: (815) 753-1508 Email: b10pxp1@wpo.cso.niu.edu |
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Kristin Mommsen, Director Parking Services 121 Normal Rd. DeKalb Phone: (815) 753-1212 Email: kwaddell1@niu.edu |
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Robert Vest, Director Environmental Health and Safety Dorland Building 200 Phone: (815) 753-6250 Email: rvest@niu.edu |
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Thomas Wroblewski, Interim Director Architectural and Engineering Services Physical Plant, Room 105D Phone: (815) 753-6291 Email: tlw@niu.edu |
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