Please use the buttons below to learn more about new hire paperwork, required compliance training, acknowledgements, please visit HR's welcome page.

Use the buttons below for information regarding faculty on-boarding, policies, and procedures.

Faculty Credentialing refers to the alignment of your academic and work experience to the course-based academic and work preparation requirements. NLU program faculty determine credentialing standards based on the subject-matter, as well as applicable accreditation guidelines.  Your initial set of “approved courses” is completed at the time of hire and can be accessed on your NLU portal page. 

To request an update to the courses you are credentialed to teach, click the button below to access the Online Faculty Credentialing System.

For guidance on using the credentialing system, please review the Submit and Approve Credentialing Requests info sheet.

Professional Engagement

Staff Council
The mission of the Staff Council is to represent and promote the interests of the staff and serve as an active advisory group to the University administration in areas that pertain to the welfare of the staff and matters that may benefit the University as a whole. 

Faculty Senate

The Senate is the board of the Faculty Association, principal agent of faculty governance at National Louis University.

Adjunct Council

The Adjunct Council represents the professional interests of the adjunct faculty at National Louis University through active participation in shared governance and advises the Provost and President on matters that concern adjuncts at NLU.

University Leadership Council
The purpose of shared governance, through the University Leadership Council, is to enable those who are affected by decisions to work together to build consensus around important issues facing the institution. Broad participation by these representatives chosen by their respective groups increases the level of employee investment in the decisions leading to greater institutional success.

Month of Service
Each year the month of May is dedicated to community service, in which employees are encouraged to participate in a half day of community service. Employees, Staff and Faculty, come together at our Spring Connection to celebrate our service.

"Perspectives"

At no cost to the employee, Perspectives, Ltd, our employee assistance program, offers easy to use online-services for employees and their families. The services range from child care and elder care to travel or event planning. Perspectives, Ltd also offers a range of educational material and skill builders. To view all the resources Perspectives, Ltd, has to offer click here.

Adjunct Benefits

Please visit the HR site to get a full list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits handout for benefits specific to adjuncts. Please connect with your program chair for the latest adjunct payment rate.

Quick Links to Benefit Providers

Access your own benefits through your www.NLUBenefits.com account.

Provider Links to search for physicians and dentists in our plans:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield www.bcbsil.com
• MetLife Dental Plans www.metlife.com
• EyeMed Vision Plan www.eyemedvisioncare.com
• Flexible Spending Plans www.wexinc.com
• MetLaw Legal Plan www.legalplans.com
• TIAA https://www.tiaa.org/public/index.html
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) www.perspectivesltd.com
  User Name: NAT501
  Password: perspectives

For information regarding health insurance and tuition reimbursement, please visit HR's Benefits page.