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NIU’s Center for Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources along with the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, and the Student Association invite students, faculty, and staff to attend the AADR Spring 2015 Conference, “The NIU Experience: A Journey of Discovery into Affirmative Action, Diversity & Equal Opportunity.” The conference will be held from...

NIU’s Center for Affirmative Action & Diversity Resources will host its monthly workshop on “Conducting an Efficient and Successful Search” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 20. This interactive workshop will focus on the role of affirmative action in the search process, which includes completing the AA hiring forms, using technology in the search...

When NIU’s Center for Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources (AADR) offered training last year on affirmative action searches, staff were excited by the high demand and positive feedback they received. AADR now will provide search training on a monthly basis to aid departments and divisions in conducting an efficient and successful searches. Training dates will...

NIU’s Center for Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources will host a series of interactive workshops for faculty, Supportive Professional Staff and Civil Service staff members who currently or expect to serve in leadership roles such as chairs, directors, managers or supervisors. During each session, education, practical information, and professional resources regarding policies and procedures that...

Women of NIU are invited to the Spring Women’s Conference, scheduled Friday, May 3, at the Yordon Center. This event promotes dialogue, empowerment and understanding for women related to career advancement as they navigate the culture and political climate in higher education. Conference sessions will be most helpful for new to mid-level professionals in higher...

The Center for Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources (AADR) will conduct policy training for new employees on the important issues of non-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, non-retaliation policies and complaint resolution procedures. As part of its mission, AADR provides the university and DeKalb community with resources that address diversity, cultural awareness and tools on how to...