Congratulations to these State Universities and Agencies for outstanding achievements with their 2016 SECA campaign!

Exceptional Contributors (exceeded the amount donated during the previous year): IBHE, ISAC, SURS, GSU, WIU, UIUC, UIS, NEIU, and SUCSS

Sustainable Contributors (donated 90-100% from the previous year): EIU

Division Awards (presented to the agency and university that had the highest percentage in number of donors based on the number of employees in the agency/university): University Division – UIS

Another opportunity to make a difference is the 2017 State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) 2017 campaign entitled ‘Your Campaign Your Choice’. It begins Wednesday, September 13, 2017 and ends Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Amends the State Universities Civil Service Act. In provisions concerning appointments and promotions, changes references from the Director of the University Civil Service Merit Board to the Executive Director of the University Civil Service Merit Board. Provides that if a position needs to be filled, the Executive Director shall certify to the employer the names and addresses of the persons with the 3 highest scores on the appropriate register (instead of the names and addresses of the 3 persons standing highest on the appropriate register); makes related changes. Provides that if a superior position in the promotional line is to be filled, the Executive Director shall certify to the employer, in the order of their seniority, the names and addresses of the persons with the 3 highest scores on the appropriate promotional register (instead of the names and addresses of the 3 persons standing highest upon the appropriate promotional register). Removes language that provides that sex shall be disregarded except when the nature of the position requires otherwise.

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