The Board of Trustees regulations cover university operations and adhere to State of Illinois laws.
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Article I. | Introduction |
| Article II. | Organization and Operation of the Board of Trustees |
| Article III. | The Board of Trustees and Northern Illinois University |
| Article IV. | Board Legislation |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | University Calendar |
| Subsection B. | Degrees |
| Subsection C. | Program Approval |
| Subsection D. | Academic Planning |
| Subsection E. | Grants and Contracts |
| Subsection F. | Oral English Language Proficiency |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | Appointments |
| Subsection B. | Conditions of Employment |
| Subsection C. | Salary Administration |
| Subsection D. | Benefits |
| Subsection E. | Sabbatical Leave |
| Subsection F. | Retirement |
| Subsection G. | Staff Reductions |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | Appointments |
| Subsection B. | Wage and Salary Administration |
| Subsection C. | Benefits |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | General |
| Subsection B. | Student Records |
| Subsection C. | Affirmative Action |
| Subsection D. | Residency Status |
| Subsection E. | Student Financial Aid and Opportunities for Employment |
| Subsection F. | Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | Appropriations Process |
| Subsection B. | Obligation of Financial Resources |
| Subsection C. | Travel Regulations |
| Subsection D. | Nonappropriated Funds |
| Subsection E. | Campus Traffic |
| Subsection F. | University Vehicles |
| Subsection G. | Internal Budgets |
| Subsection H. | Annual Financial Reports |
| Subsection I. | Not-for-profit Corporations |
| Subsection J. | Contributions to the University and Not-for-profit Corporations |
| Subsection K. | Tuition and Fees |
| Subsection L. | Reimbursable Business Expenses |
| Subsection M. | Campus Mail Service |
| Subsection N. | Tax-deferred Compensation Plan |
| Subsection O. | Administrative Closings |
| Subsection P. | Intellectual Property Rights |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | Real Property |
| Subsection B. | Capital Projects |
| Subsection C. | Naming of Facilities |
| Subsection | Description |
|---|---|
| Subsection A. | Legislative Affairs (Governmental Relations) |
| Subsection B. | Collective Bargaining |
| Subsection C. | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance |
| Subsection D. | Legal Representation and Indemnification |
| Subsection E. | Legal Proceedings and Actions |