Unit: Finance and Planning

Emergency preparedness class offered

The Illinois State University Police Department and Environmental Health & Safety office have developed a one-hour emergency preparedness class for interested University departments, teams, and groups.

Don’t be left in the cold on payday

two people walking in snowstorm

Enrolling in direct deposit prevents you from being left “out in the cold” without your final check if you are unable to pick up your hard copy check prior to University closures from December 22, 2016 through January 3, 2017.

Cognos reporting tool training offered

Cognos computer application training

Enterprise Data and Analytics (EDA) is offering two training options for staff who would like to learn how to use IBM Cognos, the enterprise reporting tool.

End of year tax reminders

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All employees are encouraged to review their information for current address to ensure receipt of important tax forms as well as make any updates to current withholding elections for the upcoming 2017 tax year.

Recovering from the South Chiller Plant fire

Damaged chiller

After an explosion at the South Chiller Plant, Facilities staff act swiftly to restore service to affected campus buildings with rerouting chilled water and installation of a temporary chiller until a permanent replacement could be installed this month.

Chuck Scott named APPA president for 2016-2017

image of Chuck Scott

Chuck Scott, Executive Director of Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation at Illinois State University, is the 2016-17 President of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators): Leadership in Educational Facilities International.