NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - Key Persons
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- Associate Director, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
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- Director of the Illinois Interactive Report Cards Office
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- Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
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- Assistant Director of Internal Communications
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- Administrative Support
- Business Analyst / Web Content Manager
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Liaison
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- Interim Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
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- Associate Director, Academic Advising Center
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- Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
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- Director, Employee Assistance Program and Training Center
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- Music Admissions Coordinator, School of Music
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- Coordinator of Recruitment, College of Education
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- Temporary Employment Processing Coordinator
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- Associate Director of Educator Licensure and Preparation
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- Director of Career Services
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- Program Adviser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
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- Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sport Administration, Intercollegiate Athletics
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- Director of NIU Housing and Residential Services
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- Classification and Compensation Officer
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- Human Resource Representative
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- Scholarship Coordinator in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
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- Assistant Director, Campus Activities Board
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
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- Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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- Director, Huskie Academic Support Center
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Liaison
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- Director of Testing Services and Academic Affairs Research Support
Barker was the assistant director for psychometric support, and when the director position opened in 2008, he took on that role. Nearly two decades later, the NIU community is glad he did.
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- Assistant to the Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
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- Director of Teacher Preparation and Development
For Jeremy Benson, science is more than a career path or set of facts. It's a way of understanding and interacting with the world that's available to everyone, not just a rarified few.
"My biggest motivator is to do whatever I can to help dispel the myth that only certain people can understand science," says Benson, a STEM educator in the NIU Center for P-20 Engagement.
"I think it's important to show students that science is more than just a collection of facts. It is a way of looking at and attempting to understand the world around us. Regardless of what job you may have or want, knowing how to find the answers to our questions and use our knowledge to solve problems is an important life skill for every single human being."
As part of the STEM Outreach team, Benson introduces students from elementary through high school to the joys of science through interactive, hands-on camps, classes and activities that build on their interests.
"Jeremy has been instrumental in the creative expansion of our STEM camp choices, adding sessions based on exploring STEM through following the interests of kids and teens: science fiction, electricity and magnetism, magic and robotics. He's created many of our hands-on displays and developed unique projects for our campers, such as a light sword and a motion reactive light-up ‘magic' wand," says STEM Outreach director Pati Sievert.
Among his colleagues, Benson is known for his work ethic and mentorship.
Jasmine Carey, who earned her bachelor's degree in industrial management and technology from NIU in 2017 and is currently pursuing her master's degree in instructional technology, has worked with Benson as a STEM camp counselor and instructor.
"Working with Jeremy has been great," Carey says. "He's a fountain of knowledge, and he's always willing to help. Through his trust and leadership, Jeremy has taught me to be more confident in my abilities." Because of her work with STEM Outreach, Carey has decided to pursue a career as a STEM educator, continuing Benson's mission to build enthusiasm and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math fields among all young people.
Benson explains that his greatest reward is the joy of watching students learn.
"I love seeing the excitement in my students' faces when something clicks - those lightbulb moments where a collection of details becomes understanding," he says. "My very favorite thing is to see the pride and accomplishment when students who didn't think they could do something realize that they can."
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- Simulation Laboratory Specialist, School of Nursing
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- Director of the NIU Art Museum
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
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- Middle Level Program Advisor, College of Education
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- General Studies Director and Director
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- Electronic Research Administration ( ERA ) Coordinator for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships ( RIPS )
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- Customer Service Assistant
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- Program Services Specialist
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- Assistant Director for Commercialization and Innovation for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships ( RIPS )
Karinne Bredberg's dedication to creating innovative programs and nurturing partnerships is leading to life-changing experiences for many NIU students.
As assistant director for Commercialization and Innovation for NIU's Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships, Bredberg has spent years developing collaborations with businesses that result in once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for NIU students, and likely will lead to hundreds more over the next several years.
She is one of four of NIU's Supportive Professional Staff members recognized with Presidential Awards for Excellence in 2019.
"This recognition is very special to me because it validates the work I am doing for the university," said Bredberg. "It drives me to continue putting my best efforts into providing innovative, hands-on learning opportunities that will further our students' talents in preparing them for their careers."
Bredberg also has helped initiate a partnership with IDEAL Industries to create the IDEAL Intrepreneurship program. Students from a variety of majors work in interdisciplinary teams to research markets, craft business plans and develop and commercialize products for ideas proposed by IDEAL.
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- Information Technology Accessibility Officer
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- Assistant Director, Huskie Academic Support Center
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- Undergraduate Advisor in Department of Sociology
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- Assistant Professor, Public Health
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- Associate Director, Northern Fund
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- Director of Campus Services
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- Senior Associate Director of Residential Life, Housing and Residential Services
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- Assistant Director, Employee Services HR Development
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- Assistant Director, ADA Accommodations and Program Services
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- Human Resource Representative
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- Laboratory Manager, Department of Biological Sciences
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
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- Director, Benefits and Payroll
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- Coordinator of Teacher Certification for the School of Music
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- Manager of College Communications
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- Director of Central Advising Office, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
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- Customer Service Assistant
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- Temporary Employment Processing Coordinator
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- Assistant Director of Center for Governmental Studies
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- Office Support Specialist, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions
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- Testing Services - Assistant Manager
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- Program Coordinator, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
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- Lorado Taft Campus Director / Outdoor Education Coordinator
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- Academic Advisor, College of Business
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- Temporary Employment Processing Coordinator
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- IT Support Associate, College of Business
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- Business Administrative Associate
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- Assistant Vice President, Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Monique is the Assistant Vice President, Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Division of Academic Affairs
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Secretary of the Executive Committee
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- Director of the National Safety Education Center at NIU / Ron Barshinger
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- Assistant Director, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
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- Director, Employment Services
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- Talent Acquisition Specialist
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- Senior Director of Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
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- Director of the National Safety Education Center at NIU / Ron Barshinger
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- Director of Coordinated Education, Training and Outreach Programs
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- Application Programming Analyst
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Liaison
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- Student Success Coach, TRIO Student Support Services
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- Academic Advisor, Management Department, College of Business
Steph Horgan
Academic Advisor, Management Department, College of Business
Beverly McCall
Associate Director, Academic Advising Center
Brittany Wereminski
Coordinator of Recruitment, College of Education
Ray Earl-Jackson
Senior Director of Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jorie O'Brien
Middle Level Program Advisor, College of Education
Jennifer "Jenny" Johnson
Director of Teacher Preparation and Development
Dan Pedersen
Director of NIU Housing and Residential Services
Kristie Crane
Undergraduate Advisor in Department of Sociology
Pettee Guerrero
Director of the National Safety Education Center at NIU
Ron Barshinger
Library Operations Associate
Susana Das Neves
Director of Migrant Education Services
Mary Strub
Assistant Director of Center for Governmental Studies
Karinne Bredberg
Assistant director for Commercialization and Innovation for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS)
Alan Clemens
Director of the Illinois Interactive Report Cards office
Jeremy Benson
STEM educator in the NIU Center for P-20 Engagement
Carrie Zack
Associate director of Educator Licensure and Preparation
Julie Miller
Electronic Research Administration (eRA) coordinator for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS)
Debbie Rempfer
Scholarship coordinator in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Katy Whitelaw
Information Technology Accessibility Officer
Lynn Retherford
Coordinator of Teacher Certification for the School of Music
Jay Monteiro
Assistant to the dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Jo Burke
Director of the NIU Art Museum
Laura Lundelius
Director of Campus Services
Theresa LaRocco
Records Supervisor for the Graduate School
Melissa Burlingame
Assistant Director
Mark McGowan
manager of college communications
Brenda Hart
Office Administrator
Ruperto Herrera
Application Programming Analyst
Greg Barker
Director of Testing Services and Academic Affairs Research Support
Lise Schlosser
Office manager
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- Chairman, School of Nursing
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- Classification and Compensation Officer
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- Insurance and Employee Benefits Manager
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- Director of Migrant Education Services
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- Payroll - Assistant Manager
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- Records Supervisor for the Graduate School
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- Temporary Employment Processing Coordinator
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- Chairman, School of Family and Consumer Sciences
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Student
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- Academic Advisor, Kinesiology and Physical Education
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- Office Support Specialist, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
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- HR Service Center Manager
- Testing Services Manager
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- Employee Lifecycle Manager
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- Customer Service Specialist
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- Professional Services, Asian American Resource Center