Faculty/Staff Archive

  • IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Increase for 2024

    IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Increase for 2024

    Beginning on January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for privately owned vehicles while on official Illinois Tech business will be 67 cents per mile. This rate applies to electric and hybrid-electric automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

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  • 2024 University Holidays

    2024 University Holidays

    The 2024 University Holiday schedule is listed below, and can be found on the Paid Time Off and Holiday Closures page of the Human Resources Department's website. Please note that the 2024 Holiday break would normally have run from Wednesday, December 25, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. However, President Echambadi has granted two additional University Holiday days immediately preceding Christmas Day as a thank you to staff for their hard work throughout the year.

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  • If Needed, Request to Merge or Record Courses Soon for Spring Semester

    If Needed, Request to Merge or Record Courses Soon for Spring Semester

    If you want to merge two or more courses, fill out the Course Merge Request form as soon as possible. Also if not already scheduled for lecture capture/online course, we now have a request to complete if you’d like your course to be recorded by the in-room cameras: the Course Recording Request. As with the course merge request form, submitting it earlier is better and will help ensure your course is ready when classes begin January 8.

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  • Volunteer to Judge at the Chicago High School Ethics Bowl

    Volunteer to Judge at the Chicago High School Ethics Bowl

    Judges and moderators are sought for the Chicago High School Ethics Bowl competition, which will be held at Oak Park River Forest High School on February 3, 2024.

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  • How to Conserve Energy Over Winter Break

    How to Conserve Energy Over Winter Break

    Illinois Tech spends an average of $500,000 per month on energy. Winter break is an excellent opportunity to reduce that cost and conserve dollars that can be used for other needs. Please be sure to turn off lights and unplug electronic devices before you leave.

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  • Benefit Reminders for 2024: Watch Out for Your New ID Cards

    Benefit Reminders for 2024: Watch Out for Your New ID Cards

    As we head into 2024, the Office of Human Resources has some important benefits-related reminders on what you can expect going into the new year. Everyone on the BCBS medical plan will receive a new ID card for 2024 due to the implementation of the Health Advocacy Solutions program. Also, everyone new to the medical plan will also receive a CVS Caremark ID

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  • 2023 Year-End Charitable Giving Reminders

    2023 Year-End Charitable Giving Reminders

    A reminder to faculty, staff, students, and families who donate to Illinois Institute of Technology: If you have any questions about giving or receiving donations, please contact giftadmin@iit.edu for assistance. Checks MUST be postmarked by December 31, 2023, in order to be tax deductible in 2023.

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  • Sign Up Now to Receive W-2 Electronically

    Sign Up Now to Receive W-2 Electronically

    The time is approaching for Form W-2 to be sent to Illinois Tech employees. If you would like to receive your W-2 form electronically, sign up by January 8.

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  • Information on Year-End Payroll Dates, Holiday Shutdown and Time Recording

    Information on Year-End Payroll Dates, Holiday Shutdown and Time Recording

    The Payroll Office will be closed from Monday December 25, 2023, through Monday January 1, 2024. Payroll will reopen on Tuesday January 2, 2024. All employees paid on a monthly basis with direct deposit will have their accounts posted on Friday December 29, 2023. All employees paid on a biweekly basis will be paid for the period of December 10, 2023, through December 23, 2023, on Friday, December 29, 2023.

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  • Faculty Affiliates Seeking New Members

    Faculty Affiliates Seeking New Members

    The Center for Learning Innovation is seeking instructors to participate in our 2024-2026 cohort. The Faculty Affiliates program is a partnership between faculty and the Center for Learning Innovation, and are instrumental advocates for teaching innovation and best practices to further Illinois Tech’s strategic planning initiatives.

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