Administrative News Archive

  • Important Safety Considerations During Heat Wave

    Important Safety Considerations During Heat Wave

    The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory (see full story) for the city of Chicago until 7:00 pm today, July 19. The City of Chicago offers a number of important safety precautions (see full story). If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, call IIT Public Safety at 312.808.6363 or 911. The exceptionally high temperatures forecasted for today and tomorrow are a reminder to us all how much we depend on our energy resources. Please pay special attention to simple energy saving actions such as turning off lights, computers and other equipment when not in use.

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  • Caryn Schnierle Named Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

    Caryn Schnierle Named Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

    Vice Provost for Admission and Financial Aid Mike Gosz is pleased to announce that Caryn Schnierle has been promoted to associate vice provost for enrollment management. Schnierle, who most recently served as the director of enrollment management research, has been integral in developing a culture of data-driven decision making in undergraduate admission and financial aid. In her new role, she will report to the vice provost for admission and financial aid, and will create and execute an action plan that effectively advances the significant undergraduate enrollment goals of the university.

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  • IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Increase for 2013

    IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Increase for 2013

    Effective on January 1, 2013, the standard mileage rate for privately owned vehicles while on official IIT business will increase to 56.5 cents per mile from 55.5 cents per mile. IIT’s 2013 travel expense report has been adjusted to reflect the new rate.

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  • ComEd Work Along State Street

    ComEd Work Along State Street

    ComEd is in the process of running a new transmission line from south of Main Campus to Chicago's Loop. This new line will be installed in the west lane of northbound traffic on State Street. Work will begin in early January 2013 with a new vault installed just north of 31st and State streets.

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  • Happy Holidays from IIT

    Happy Holidays from IIT

    The campuses of Illinois Institute of Technology will be closed for holiday and winter break from Monday, December 24, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013, reopening for business on Wednesday, January 2. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

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  • New IIT Online Payment System for Offices, Departments, Student Groups, Conferences, and More

    New IIT Online Payment System for Offices, Departments, Student Groups, Conferences, and More

    IIT has implemented a new online payment system as a vastly improved alternative to payment.iit.edu.

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