NIU Insider is a podcast featuring NIU leadership. http://niu.edu/president/insider/niu-insider.xml Fri, 20 May 2016 08:04:36 -0500 socialmedia@niu.edu Fri, 20 May 2016 08:02:08 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.4.0) http://www.feedforall.com NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160519DBPC.mp3 0E90E1DB-761B-4452-92B4-6AF06E324414 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:02:08 -0500 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160512FHPC.mp3 A4154D4C-2A6D-4615-ACA4-21EAC30D76E3 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:43:11 -0500 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160505DBPC.mp3 965B25EF-A127-46F4-BC87-F4869327B2C4 Thu, 5 May 2016 14:31:02 -0500 NIU's First Lady Dana Stover talks about the upcoming ARTIgras event and celebrating the arts on campus and in our community. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160428DSPC.mp3 DE8AA34F-86ED-4B86-90FE-0ED3D5214817 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:08:18 -0500 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160419DBPC.mp3 AB4A70E8-7E0C-47C5-BC13-82576D72999B Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:44:26 -0500 Director 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160415BLPC.mp3 CC11E481-9513-4350-B13E-42A78049F340 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:12:04 -0500 NIU President Doug Baker highlights some recent successes of students, faculty and staff and encourages the university community to join him in celebrating their accomplishments. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160407DBPC.mp3 FE7FC3B4-1ADB-4E9E-8C22-ADEE27360276 Fri, 8 Apr 2016 10:10:03 -0500 Brett updates us on the current trends in Information Technology and how his team is responding to needs in wireless, cloud computing, and enterprise operations. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160330BCPC.mp3 A4FE78B0-0F72-41CD-8B77-F24D5A8054B7 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:12:21 -0500 NIU President Doug Baker reflects on state funding for higher education and highlights NIU's strategic positioning, strengths, and continuing impact throughout the region. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160324DBPC.mp3 77C9FFEC-6EAC-4CDA-9A00-C25600CF4C90 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:12:38 -0500 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160316YKPC.mp3 05204099-C453-40DA-A88F-1A24C8D58A5E Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:10:37 -0500 Division 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160407DBPC.mp3 824999D3-6441-4BCA-9026-B406CDA87312 Wed, 9 Mar 2016 11:33:21 -0600 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160303DBPC.mp3 EE4AA49F-C6BC-4321-895B-D5933B8A3D58 Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:22:00 -0600 Emergency 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160225KUPC.mp3 FBF550D2-3476-4081-8372-0A3470A55C8D Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:53:19 -0600 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160217DBPC.mp3 5D89E248-F234-49EB-B6DF-3DF7642153B8 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:11:05 -0600 Vice 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160203CSPC.mp3 AC870B4A-9A60-4791-98BD-B9FBEC00CEC4 Wed, 3 Feb 2016 15:36:12 -0600 NIU President Doug Baker addresses the state budget impasse and praises the accomplishments and perseverance of university faculty and staff. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160415BLPC.mp3 3292EFEF-9437-4BE6-91E7-443524A30D22 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:41:35 -0600 Interim 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/160121GBPC.mp3 3C15B3D9-D1E1-49AA-A19B-8C1E587B6E07 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:56:07 -0600 President Doug Baker discusses some of the accomplishments of NIU student graduates and highlights the influence of outstanding faculty on student success. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/120915DBPC0.mp3 26782ACA-7FE2-4E0C-AF6A-66EC124B7C83 Wed, 9 Dec 2015 13:53:15 -0600 Associate 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/120115KWMPC.mp3 9B97F27A-5C31-4D3A-B4A9-46AD7F913360 Wed, 2 Dec 2015 16:13:08 -0600 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/111915DBPC.mp3 A015A433-E307-4384-90C1-55C4A9D4125C Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:37:30 -0600 Associate 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/11115SFPC.mp3 9BB5B2C0-6751-4558-88F0-3CDCF88B7AD9 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:18:02 -0600 NIU President Doug Baker talks about the university’s ongoing efforts to maintaining normal operations in the absence of a state budget. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/110415DBPC.mp3 6570C444-0F37-4EAF-A710-FEB90B4454D3 Wed, 4 Nov 2015 18:19:48 -0600 NIU vice president of Administration and Finance provides an update on the state budget situation and discusses the university’s progress on process re-engineering. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/102915APPC.mp3 364783DC-F7AB-421E-8472-1D1CD7F0B24B Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:27:11 -0500 NIU 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/102015DBPC.mp3 133D7828-B7A4-4CEF-AFF2-97C3D075E20C Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:37:40 -0500 Senior 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/101515VEWPC.mp3 79C7A486-132E-48E6-A029-3C2AE8924BA1 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 07:30:07 -0500 NIU President Doug Baker discusses the significance of Huskie Athletics and the accomplishments of NIU student-athletes in and outside the classroom. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/100715DBPC.mp3 FE208F3A-EA2F-4520-8B93-1B062FFE5E04 Thu, 8 Oct 2015 08:31:24 -0500 Executive Vice President and Provost Lisa Freeman discusses the university's progress and current status of NIU's Program Prioritization initiative. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/093015LFPP.mp3 1FFCB09F-CA30-408F-A618-A70A1A0C668E Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:34:27 -0500 President 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 http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/092315NIUInsider.mp3 74D519F7-75B8-4C4C-9E5D-6AC8E4DB5A38 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:15:00 -0500 Northern 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 http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/TPhillipsrev1.mp3 14E843BA-A546-469F-8221-6D8C4EFA499D Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:27:00 -0500 President Baker comments on the latest fall enrollment figures and highlights noteworthy characteristics of the university's newest students. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/091015NIUInsider.mp3 4F2FA535-FEC0-4286-8160-E9B601A5DCE0 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:42:15 -0500 Eric 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. http://live.media.niu.edu/video/archive/NIUInsider/NIUIPCWeldy090115.mp3 647C6055-75AC-4604-8F67-B60F1DB7625E Thu, 3 Sep 2015 13:16:44 -0500 President Doug Baker speaks about recruitment and retention in 2015 http://live.media.niu.edu/president/insider/08-28-15.mp3 DB90AEA9-8D57-49AC-BE7F-2BD0E4958599 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:07:54 -0500