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Dr. Michael T. Kelly, former Dean of Students at Northeastern Illinois University and former Assistant Dean of Students at The University of Illinois Chicago, loving husband of Paula Luszcz Kelly; dearest father of Thomas Kelly; dearest stepfather of Steffen and Andrew; cherished son of the late Marion and Thomas Kelly. Michael was Treasurer of the Men’s Auxiliary to the V.F.W.Post #2801, a member of the Irish American Heritage Center, an alumni member of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society and Theta Xi Fraternity, a member, past President and regional Vice President of the Illinois Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution and a member of the Illinois Society of Colonial Wars. Michael was also affiliated with numerous other professional higher education organizations, and he was a dedicated mentor to countless students throughout his career. In addition, he was coordinator of the NEIU Catholic Club and was an active member and Eucharistic Minister at Mary Queen of Heaven Church.

Funeral Services will begin Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels,8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706 and proceed to Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 N. West St., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 5 until 9 p.m.Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

The NEIU/UPI executive board would like to acknowledge the loss of Mike Kelly, our Dean of Students. Although Mike Kelly was not a member of UPI, he was a valued member of our University community and we mourn the loss of a man who embraced our common mission. Faculty, staff and administrators take different routes toward achieving that mission, and from time to time our paths cross. It was always clear that the path Mike had chosen was dictated by his commitment to students. It is our hope that Mike knew that he made a difference in the lives of our students and it gave him a feeling of pride and success. We, as his colleagues, will take time to remember Mike Kelly with fondness and respect.

In preparation for the upcoming union elections this spring, the NEIU-UPI Political Education Committee is sponsoring a discussion session on the topic, “Surviving the Attack on Public Sector Unions.” The session will be held on 31 January in LWH 2071 from 3:00-4:00 pm.

The invited speakers are John Wilson, editor of Illinois Academe and member of the Illinois AAUP’s Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure, and Dennis Kosuth, a Nurse at Cook County Hospital and member of the National Nurses Organizing Committee. John Wilson has been a highly visible and vocal supporter of faculty rights on Illinois university campuses, and Dennis Kosuth has been active in the National Nurses Organizing Committee, the union newly chosen to represent Illinois nurses. Wilson and Kosuth will speak to us about the challenges facing academic unions in particular and public sector unions in general, and about the various strategies and tactics by which union leaders and members have risen to these challenges. Each of the speakers will give a short presentation, as prelude to a general discussion of the topic.

The NEIU-UPI Political Education Committee is sponsoring this event to help educate the union electorate about the issues we face in the immediate future, and in the hope that we can learn from the experience of our brothers and sisters in other unions.

Celebrate the Contract!

Students, staff, administrators and faculty
Come join us to celebrate together as a university

MCs: Erica Meiners, Chuck Steinwedel and Sophia Mihic

Alumni Hall, Tuesday, November 1, 3:00-4:30
ceremony starts at 3:30

The Excellence Awards Call for 2009-2010 accomplishments is posted on the NEIU website under Faculty Handbook and Resources / Honors and Awards Guidelines. Nominations and all supporting evidence must be based on accomplishments in the academic year 2009-2010 (between July 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010).

The recipients of the 2009-2010 excellence award will have their FY12 salary base (or the current academic year). Click on the links below for application materials and suggestions for preparing your materials.

President’s Call for Excellence Awards
Teaching & Resource Professionals Excellence Awards
Instructors & ARP & ASP Excellence Awards
Excellence Awards: Suggestions for Material Preparation