HR news and notes features information about a benefits choice deadlines, dependent tuition waivers, and personal plus time.
HR news and notes for May 2025
Unit: Finance and Planning
Enhancement to pay statements: Earnings ordered by employee record
Payroll department adds pay statement enhancement that will make it easier for employees to understand their earnings.
Civil Service May Spotlight: Amy Miller
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Commencement and Special Events Coordinator Amy Miller.
New Vertical Farm at Illinois State University to serve as example of sustainable urban agriculture
The Vertical Farm at Illinois State University officially opened on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to train and prepare students for careers in agriculture and horticulture specialty crop production and as a demonstration site for local community groups, schools, and business entrepreneurs.
Letisha Trepac named director of University Budget Office
Illinois State University Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning, Amanda Hendrix, has named Letisha Trepac the director of the University Budget Office, effective May 6, 2025.
HR news and notes for April 2025
HR news and notes features information about a benefits choice fair, dependent tuition waivers, and more.
Graduating Redbirds: Ethan Edwards is leaving Illinois State a more accessible place
A Laboratory Schools alum who will soon become an Illinois State alum, too, has left a legacy at Illinois State.
Water main flushing on campus
Crews with the Normal Fire Department, ISU Facilities Maintenance, and Environmental Health and Safety will be flushing standpipes and fire pumps in May and June.
Benefit Choice Fair and upcoming enrollment period (FY26)
The Department of Central Management will host a Benefit Choice Fair on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Prairie Room, Bone Student Center, to support the upcoming CMS Open Enrollment period.
Leadership Development program completes 2024-2025 cohort
Human Resources finishes up the first cohort for the Leadership Certificate.
