NEIUPI

February meetings to announce local and chapter candidates

l-wallis — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:49:24 +0000

We will have membership meetings next week to present the slate of candidates for the upcoming UPI chapter and local elections. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2 – 3:15 pm in LWH 1001
Thursday, Feb 16 , 3 – 4:15 pm in LWH 1001

Please attend one of the meetings to learn who has stepped forward to take on the responsibilities of leadership. You may nominate additional candidates at the meetings. Our nominating process will close by 4:30 pm on Feb. 16. Our slate of candidates is due to the local on Friday, Feb. 17.

Information about services for Mike Kelly

l-wallis — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:54:36 +0000

Several of you have requested this information.

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.

Remembering Mike Kelly

l-wallis — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:42 +0000

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.

On-line nominating forms for UPI election

l-wallis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:56 +0000

This April, the UPI holds a general election for Local Officers, Chapter Officers, Chapter Representatives and Convention Delegates. Our NEIU chapter nominating committee (Breckie Church, Audrey Natcone, Laura Sanders and I) will be soliciting nominations for all of the available slots. Listen for a knock on your door, a phone call or check your emails daily for your call to elected office.

An on line nominating form is available so that you may self nominate or nominate a colleague or two. To enter a nomination or two or many, please follow the links below. All nominees entered through the on line process will contacted to confirm their eligibility and their willingness to stand for election.

To submit nominations for the UPI Local 4100 offices, go to:

Local 4100 Officers

To submit nominations for the NEIU UPI Chapter offices, go to:

NEIU Chapter Officers

To submit nominations for the NEIU Constituency and A-Large Representatives and Delegates, go to:

Reps and Delegates

Thank you for your partcipation.

Results of Voting on NEIU Chapter Bylaws

l-wallis — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:49:53 +0000

Voting on the bylaw changes began January 23 and continued until noon today (Jan 31). The results are as follows:

95.5% Yes
4.5% No

The NEIU Chapter Bylaws stand revised. A revised copy will be posted to our chapter website.

Thanks to all who participated in the vote.

Information on Instructor evaluation process

l-wallis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:06:52 +0000

Please find the following documents:

Article 32 (sections addressing instructor evals)
Outline of evaluation process – excerpted from Article 32
Instructor Evaluation – FAQs
Instructor Evaluation Schedule – distributed by Provost

Let me know if you have any questions.

Instructors – Required revision of the Application Criteria used in your evaluation

l-wallis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:36:48 +0000

With each new UPI – NEIU agreement comes the requirement to review the current Application of Criteria (DAC) and incorporate the negotiated changes as well as revise DAC language when appropriate. Last November, chairs and coordinators attended meetings of their respective Dean’s Councils and received the following materials about the required changes and the time line for the DAC revision.

I have highlighted the time line for the DAC revision.

Please note that all Instructors and Academic Resource Professionals must be included in the revision of their DAC, vote on the revision of their DAC and be included in the discusion (and vote) on the composition of their DPC. It is absolutely imperative that you participate in this process since these will be the criteria used to evaluate your performance as well as which of your colleagues will participate in your evaluation. I’ve attached information about DAC revision for instructors and academic resource professionals. I will send a separate email with the new evaluation process for instructors.

Please contact me if you have any questions about these materials.

Teaching and Resource Professionals: Required revision of the DAC

l-wallis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:29:05 +0000

I have highlighted the time line for the DAC revision. Please note that all Instructors must be included in the revision of their DAC, vote on the revision of their DAC and be included in the discusion (and vote) on the composition of their DPC. I’ve attached information about DAC revision for tenured/track faculty as well as the instructors.

Please contact me if you have any questions about these materials.

Surviving the Attack on Public Sector Unions

l-wallis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:07:39 +0000

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.

On line Voting for proposed changes to chapter by laws – Membership meetings this week

l-wallis — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:41:25 +0000

Membership meetings are scheduled this week as follows:

Wednesday, January 25 at 2 – 3:15 pm in Golden Eagles (SU 103)
Thursday, January 26 at 3 – 4:15 pm in LWH 1001

Agenda includes: Discussion of changes in chapter bylaws and the upcoming Local and Chapter elections.

If you cannot attend one of the meetings but would like to vote on the proposed changes of the bylaws, you can do so by clicking on the link below and casting your vote. I’ve attached the chapter bylaws so that you can review the proposed changes. There is a copy of the sample ballot below that contains a brief summary of the changes to the chapter bylaws and the vote. As always, please email or call me (x5836) if you have any questions about the proposed changes. Follow the link to the on line ballot:

VOTE on Proposed Changes to By laws

On line voting begins today and will be available until January 31 at noon (CST)

SAMPLE BALLOT

All members received via NEIU/UPI listserv the proposed amendments to the chapter bylaws in which additions appear in red and all deletions are struck through. Please find below a brief summary of these changes.

Change 1: Increased number of elected representatives from the membership to serve on chapter executive committee from eight constituency representatives to thirteen with the addition of five At-Large representatives.

Current constituency representatives: Three Teaching Professionals (one from each college); One Resource Professional; Two Instructors (CAS and COE) and Two Academic Support Professionals (Main campus and CTC/CCICS/El Centro)

New positions (5) added to executive committee: Five At-Large Representatives: Two Teaching or Resource Professionals; Two Instructors and One Academic Support Professional or Academic Resource Professional

Change 2: Added administrative responsibilities for the UPI sick leave bank to the job descriptions of the Chapter Vice President, Treasurer and one executive board committee member.

Other changes: Language and calendar dates clarified or made current
THE VOTE
I accept the proposed changes to NEIU/UPI Chapter Bylaws
YES or NO

Thank you for your participation.