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  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
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    Date: 3/10/2026
    
    Time: 1:00 PM
    
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    Date: 2/26/2026
    Time: 10:00 AM
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Reports
- - Reports
  - Annual Report
    This Report provides an overview of our business operations, an analysis and update of our many programs/initiatives, and a brief description of our agency action plan.
  - Audit Reports
    Each university and agency covered by the State Universities Civil Service System is audited for compliance purposes once every two years.
  - Quarterly Employee Data
    The Quarterly Employee Data reports are a compilation of data submitted by the Agencies and Universities regarding Civil Service, PAA, and student employments.
  - Salary Range Report
    Approved salary rates and ranges for each authorized classification in use by Employers, compiled into a monthly report.
Rules/Procedures
- - Rules and Procedures
  - Procedure Manuals
    Procedures that manage all aspects of the classification plan, including the maintenance of written specifications and examination materials for each class title in the classification plan.
  - Definitions
    Commonly used words or phrases within the Civil Service System.
  - Revision Letters
    Cover letters highlighting revisions made to the Procedure Manuals.
  - Statute and Rules
    The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration.

Designated Employer Representative Group

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The Designated Employer Representative (DER) is the person designated by the employer to act as its representative for the coordination of its acts and the exercise of its responsibilities in matters relating to the State Universities Civil Service Act and the Administrative Code.

Designated Employer Representative List


John Acardo	Northern Illinois University

John Acardo	Northern Illinois University (Rockford)

John Acardo	Northern Illinois University (Naperville)

John Acardo	Northern Illinois University (Lorado Taft)

John Acardo	Northern Illinois University (Cook County)

Joshua Allen	Governors State University

Rachel Bolinger	Illinois Board of Higher Education

Janice Bonneville	Illinois State University

Brittney Clark	University of Illinois (College of Medicine at Peoria)

Brianna Dennis	Illinois Community College Board

Nichole Hemming	State Universities Retirement System

Latasha Larry	Chicago State University

Gladys Lopez	University of Illinois (Chicago)

Gladys Lopez	University of Illinois (UIC Hospital and Clinics)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (Robert Allerton Park)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (County Agriculture/Home Economics Extension Office)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (Robert Allerton House)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture)

Shari Mickey-Boggs	University of Illinois (Dixon Springs Agricultural Center)

Abby Murray	Northeastern Illinois University

Maggie Pinkerton	Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Brett Ruiz	University of Illinois (College of Medicine at Rockford)

Dallas "Drew" Schlosser	University of Illinois (Springfield)

Fantasy Sharrett	Eastern Illinois University

Elise Shelton	University of Illinois (Division of Specialized Care for Children)

Elise Shelton	University of Illinois (Division of Specialized Care for Children, Chicago)

Cassandra Standberry	Western Illinois University

Cassandra Standberry	Western Illinois University (Quad Cities)

Deb Talbot	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Tiara Woods	Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Nicholas Wortman	Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Forms

Designated Employer Representative (DER) Form
Designated Employer Representative (DER): Signature Authorization Form