Call For Candidates
The NIU Operating Staff Council has five (5) vacancies on the Council to fill this year. All five (5) vacancies will be for three-year terms, starting July 1, 2024.

If you are:

• A Civil Service employee in a status position.
• Have your supervisor's permission.
• Are able to serve approximately five hours each month for council meetings and subcommittee participation.

Then the OSC encourages you to run!

We are an integral part of NIU's shared governance system through its participation, communication, advisement, and assistance on the resolution of issues and the formulation of policies relevant to the general welfare of all operating staff employees. The OSC is committed to performing its duties in a professional and conscientious manner in the furtherance of the NIU mission.

The council meets at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month, 12 months a year. Currently, all meetings are virtual via Teams.

Interested in Running?

Complete the Candidate Data Sheet. The deadline is April 19, 2024 11:59 p.m. 

If you are unable to submit it electronically, please print the form and drop off at Altgeld 103 or scan to fmitchell@niu.edu 

Questions regarding elections? Contact Jim Slagstad, Election Committee, Operating Staff Council at jslagstad@niu.edu