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Tag: Northern Illinois University
Sports
Northern Illinois University’s Athletics Director Navigates Unprecedented Times
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in states that eased social distancing protocols, Sean T. Frazier, associate vice president and director of athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), saw hopes dim for the start of college sports in the fall. Still, he’s determined to not only navigate these challenging times, but to forge a positive and enlightened future.
July 15, 2020
Latest News
Do Test Optional Policies Work? Depends On Who You Ask
Do test optional policies work? Are universities that practice it actually enrolling – and graduating – more low-income students and students of color? Now that some schools have been employing these policies for decades, there’s data to help answer those questions – though higher education leaders continue to debate how conclusive that data is.
March 23, 2020
News Roundup
Northern Illinois University Eliminates Use of Standardized Test Scores in Admissions
Northern Illinois University (NIU) will eliminate the use of standardized test scores when making general admission and merit scholarship decisions, beginning with applications for the 2021 fall semester. As a result of the new, test-blind policy, the school says any high school graduate who applies with a cumulative GPA or 3.0 or above will be […]
January 31, 2020
Sports
NSIA Looks to Diversify Intercollegiate Sports
Now, more than ever, Sean T. Frazier says that institutions have to do a better job recruiting a diverse group of individuals to work in intercollegiate athletics.
April 4, 2019
Recruitment & Retention
IBHE Fall 2018 Enrollment Data Shows Small Decrease
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recently released its fall 2018 enrollment data at Illinois public universities, stating that the total enrollment is just one percent less than last fall’s numbers. “Such a small decrease indicates that the worst of the enrollment decline may be over,” said Dr. Al Bowman, IBHE’s executive director. “Our […]
October 11, 2018
Leadership & Policy
Northern Illinois Trustees Face Lawsuit Over President’s Severance
DEKALB, Ill. — A member of the DeKalb County Board is suing Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees in an effort to void a $600,000 severance payment to the school’s departing president. Misty Haji-Sheikh filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court, claiming trustees violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act when it didn’t post a […]
June 28, 2017
Leadership & Policy
NIU President Stepping Down as Report Shows Mismanagement
DEKALB, Ill. — The president of Northern Illinois University is stepping down in the wake of a state investigation accusing him and other administrators of mismanagement when it comes to hiring consultants. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle reports Doug Baker leaves June 30. He announced the news at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting. He says the […]
June 15, 2017
Sports
NCAA to Honor Northern Illinois University for Diversity, Inclusion Efforts
The Northern Illinois University athletics department has been named the winner of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association’s 2016 Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
December 8, 2015
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