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State Universities Civil Service System

HR Directors Advisory Committee


This Committee is composed of the Designated Employer Representative (DER) and other Human Resource representatives from each University/Agency.

This Committee is essential in our overall general review and updating of University System rules and procedures.

Their collaboration is beneficial in creating a system of rules and procedures consistent with the changing demands of the various complex employment environments within the University System.

Committee Members

Mr. John Acardo Northern Illinois University
Mr. Joshua Allen Governors State University
Ms. Vicki Baba Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Ms. Janice Bonneville Illinois State University
Ms. Cheri Canfield University of Illinois (Chicago)
Mr. Carl Chambers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ms. Brianna Dennis Illinois Community College Board
Mr. Paul Edwards Western Illinois University
Ms. Nichole Hemming State Universities Retirement System
Ms. Linda Holloway Eastern Illinois University
Ms. Lynne Keeton University of Illinois (College of Medicine at Peoria)
Ms. Latasha Larry Chicago State University
Ms. Shari Mickey-Boggs University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Ms. Ja'Neane Minor Illinois Board of Higher Education
Ms. Melissa Mlynski University of Illinois (Springfield)
Ms. Abigail Murray Northeastern Illinois University
Ms. Jami Painter University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Mr. Brett Ruiz University of Illinois (College of Medicine at Rockford)
Ms. Gail Schiesser, Chair State Universities Civil Service System
Ms. Teresa Smith Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
vacant University of Illinois (Division of Specialized Care for Children)
Mr. Nicholas Wortman Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Next Scheduled Meeting

To Be Announced

Upcoming Meetings

To Be Announced

Meeting Archive

Date Time Document
Aug 17, 2023 10:00 AM Agenda
Apr 19, 2023 10:00 AM
Apr 14, 2023 10:00 AM Agenda
Mar 09, 2023 10:00 AM Agenda
Jan 05, 2023 10:00 AM Agenda
Nov 03, 2022 10:00 AM Agenda
May 26, 2022 11:00 AM Agenda
Mar 31, 2022 10:00 AM Agenda
Dec 02, 2021 10:00 AM Agenda
Aug 05, 2021 10:00 AM Agenda
Apr 29, 2021 10:00 AM Agenda
Supporting Documents
Oct 15, 2020 10:00 AM Agenda
Supporting Documents