About

The Civil Service Council was established in the spring of 1959 under Bob Bone's presidency to provide non-academic staff with a voice on campus. The Council has functioned since then as part of the shared governance system at Illinois State University.

The Council annually grants monetary distinguished service awards, funded by the University Foundation, to civil service employees who have demonstrated exemplary work performance and have made significant contributions to the university community.

Each academic year, the Council awards four scholarships: Two are funded by the University Foundation, and up to two awards are funded by the Council through various fundraising efforts. These scholarships are awarded to children of civil service employees based on need and academic record.

The Council publishes an online monthly newsletter for civil service employees, The OpenLine. A recent survey indicated that this newsletter is THE most widely read written communication for civil service employees on campus.

The Council sponsors various fundraising events and activities throughout the year.

Council members serve on various university committees, including the University Parking Board, the Sick Leave Bank Appeals Committee, the Planning & Finance Committee of the Academic Senate, the Foundation Board, the Campus Communication Committee, the Executive Committee for the Committee for Diversity, the Advisory Council for the Family Campaign, the HLC Accreditation Team, the Employee Advisory Committee, and the Social Security/Identity Theft Committee.