niu-insider
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 years ago -NIU Insider is a podcast featuring NIU leadership.
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President Doug Baker on celebrating student success
May 20, 2016 13:02NIU President Doug Baker highlights several student success stories from the recent spring commencement ceremonies and acknowledges the contributions of faculty, staff, alumni and the community for their support of NIU students and the university throughout the academic year.
Fred Hord on the Association for Black Culture Centers
May 13, 2016 14:43NIU is the home of the Association of Black Culture Centers, and ABCC Executive Director Fred Hord talks about the work of this national organization and its involvement with culture centers at NIU.
President Doug Baker on Program Prioritization
May 05, 2016 19:31NIU President Doug Baker talks about the Program Prioritization Academic and Administrative Task Forces’ reports and emphasizes the need for the university community to share feedback on the recommendations.
Dana Stover on celebrating the arts
April 28, 2016 21:08NIU's First Lady Dana Stover talks about the upcoming ARTIgras event and celebrating the arts on campus and in our community.
President Doug Baker on community partnerships
April 21, 2016 18:44NIU President Doug Baker talks about the university’s collaborative efforts to help build thriving communities and provide students with experiences that prepare them for career and life success.
Brandon Lagana on making connections with Career Services
April 15, 2016 16:12Director of Career Services Strategic Planning and Analysis Brandon Lagana discusses the resources, services and initiatives of his department and identifies opportunities for faculty and staff to further guide students along their journey toward career success.
President Baker on celebrating accomplishment
April 08, 2016 15:10NIU President Doug Baker highlights some recent successes of students, faculty and staff and encourages the university community to join him in celebrating their accomplishments.
Vice President of Information Technology Brett Coryell on university IT initiatives
March 31, 2016 18:12Brett updates us on the current trends in Information Technology and how his team is responding to needs in wireless, cloud computing, and enterprise operations.
President Doug Baker on the call for legislators to support higher education funding
March 24, 2016 19:12NIU President Doug Baker reflects on state funding for higher education and highlights NIU's strategic positioning, strengths, and continuing impact throughout the region.
Yolanda King on the First Amendment, free speech and lawful assembly
March 17, 2016 18:10NIU College of Law associate professor Yolanda King previews NIU's upcoming Diversity Dialogues, the first of which will focus on issues related to the First Amendment, free speech and lawful assembly.
Anne Kaplan on the evolution and impact of NIU's outreach efforts
March 09, 2016 17:33Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development vice president Anne Kaplan talks about the origins of the division and the function and accomplishments of NIU Outreach programs and initiatives.
President Doug Baker on the importance of science and research at NIU
March 03, 2016 20:22NIU President Doug Baker talks about NIU's involvement in the nationwide SUPER SCIENCE TUESDAY initiative and the university's continuing support of science, research, and innovation.
Kyle Ullmark on severe weather and emergency preparedness at NIU
February 25, 2016 16:53Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Ullmark talks about NIU's upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness exercise and the university's efforts and resources available to inform the public on what to do in an emergency situation.
President Doug Baker on rallying for a state budget and faculty impacting the lives of NIU students
February 18, 2016 18:11NIU President Doug Baker recaps the recent Unity Rally for a State Budget and shares several students’ stories on their appreciation of their favorite NIU faculty and staff.
Catherine Squires on the role of the NIU Foundation
February 03, 2016 21:36Vice President for University Advancement Catherine Squires talks about why she loves fundraising for her alma mater and highlights the collaborative efforts of the NIU Foundation and Alumni Association in supporting the great work of the university.
President Doug Baker on fulfilling our mission during challenging times
January 27, 2016 20:41NIU President Doug Baker addresses the state budget impasse and praises the accomplishments and perseverance of university faculty and staff.
Jerry Blazey on the importance of research and innovation at NIU
January 21, 2016 18:56Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships Jerry Blazey discusses the importance research and innovation and shares several examples of exciting research programs and initiatives being conducted by NIU faculty and students.
President Doug Baker on graduation and award-winning NIU faculty
December 09, 2015 19:53President Doug Baker discusses some of the accomplishments of NIU student graduates and highlights the influence of outstanding faculty on student success.
Kelly Wesener-Michael on NIU’s Attendance Matters initiative
December 02, 2015 22:13Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Kelly Wesener-Michael talks about the importance of attending class and how NIU’s Attendance Matters initiative encourages students to further engage with faculty to achieve academic success.
President Baker on diversity and building common understanding
November 19, 2015 16:37NIU President Doug Baker discusses the university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, and the importance of creating an environment of mutual respect within the NIU community.
Sean Frazier on the success of NIU student-athletes
November 11, 2015 17:18Associate vice president and director of athletics Sean Frazier discusses the successful Victor E Ball event and recent accomplishments of Huskie student-athletes both on the fields of competition and in the classroom.
President Baker with an update on the state budget impasse
November 05, 2015 00:19NIU President Doug Baker talks about the university’s ongoing efforts to maintaining normal operations in the absence of a state budget.
Vice President of Administration and Finance Al Phillips on process re-engineering
October 29, 2015 14:27NIU vice president of Administration and Finance provides an update on the state budget situation and discusses the university’s progress on process re-engineering.
President Doug Baker on the importance of internships
October 20, 2015 13:37NIU President Doug Baker talks about the critical role of internships, the relationship to the triangle model and their impact on student career and life success.
Chief diversity officer Vernese Edghill-Walden on diversity initiatives at NIU
October 15, 2015 12:30Senior associate vice president for Academic Diversity Vernese Edghill-Walden discusses her role as NIU’s chief diversity officer and provides an overview of diversity and inclusion initiatives, activities and programs that promote the university’s mission of engagement and excellence.
President Baker on the role of Intercollegiate Athletics
October 08, 2015 13:31NIU President Doug Baker discusses the significance of Huskie Athletics and the accomplishments of NIU student-athletes in and outside the classroom.
Provost Lisa Freeman on Program Prioritization
September 30, 2015 20:34Executive Vice President and Provost Lisa Freeman discusses the university's progress and current status of NIU's Program Prioritization initiative.
President Baker on Relationships with Community Colleges
September 23, 2015 16:15President Doug Baker talks about NIU partnerships with community colleges in the state and how these collaborative efforts are designed to help NIU graduates achieve career success and industry to thrive
NIU Chief of Police Tom Phillips on campus safety and security
September 16, 2015 21:27Northern Illinois University Chief of Police and Public Safety Tom Phillips discusses department initiatives and collaborations with community partners that are enhancing the safety and security of campus and community
President Baker on Fall Enrollment
September 10, 2015 18:42President Baker comments on the latest fall enrollment figures and highlights noteworthy characteristics of the university's newest students.
Eric Weldy on Student Recruitment
September 03, 2015 18:16Eric Weldy, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, talks about the evolving landscape of student recruitment and how NIU is enhancing the college experience for its students.
President Baker on Recruitment and Retention
August 28, 2015 20:07President Doug Baker speaks about recruitment and retention in 2015