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Welcome to the 2024 Council of Councils!
On its 26st annual gathering, the University of Illinois at Chicago has the great privilege of hosting this year’s Council of Councils.
From its humble beginnings as a luncheon and Civil Service Day program bringing together the NIU Civil Service senate and council members, council members from Chicago State University, and council members from Governors State University in 1996, this conference has blossomed into a large networking opportunity and professional conference with 14 separate Illinois institutions participating.
This year’s keynote speaker will present on how what we do together can make a difference “All Together Extraordinary.”
You will learn how to motivate those around you to give the best of themselves every day. The afternoon breakout sessions will discuss Work-Life Balance, Creating a Mentorship Program, Team Building/Group Development, and Mental Health Resources. There will also be updates from SUCSS, SURS, and SUAA.
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The Council of Councils Conference will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Student Center East, 3rd floor Illinois Room B, 750 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607, beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at 4:00 p.m. This year’s conference theme is “All Together Extraordinary.” Guest speakers and breakout sessions are focused on team building, improving performance, and ways to promote an inclusive environment. Representatives from the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS), and State Universities Annuitant Association (SUAA) will provide updates. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees.
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| 8:00am – 8:25am | Registration and Breakfast |
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| 8:25am – 8:30am | Welcome |
| 8:30am – 9:15am | Keynote Jackie Billhymer, Keynote, Organizational Development Consultant, Human Resource, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| 9:25am – 9:45am | Kristen C. Houch, SURS Updates, Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations, State Universities Retirement System |
| 9:50am – 10:30am | Gail Schiesser, SUCSS Updates, Executive Director, State Universities Civil Service System |
| 10:35am – 11:00am | Bryan Soady, SUAA Updates, Executive Director, CEO, State Universities Annuitants Association |
| 11:10am – 11:20am | UIC Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda, Welcome |
| 11:25am – 12:00pm | Nicholas A. Simpson, Legal Updates, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis P.C. |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch, UIC Jazz Ensemble |
| 1:00pm – 1:50pm | Laurie Schellenberger, Habits for Becoming Your Most Effective Self, Director, Organizational Development, UIC Human Resources |
| 2:00pm – 2:45pm | Lynne Thompson, Exercise is Medicine, Director UIC Campus Recreation |
| 2:00pm – 2:45pm | UIC Green House Tour, Matthew Frazel, Green House Manager, Dept of Biological Sciences |
| 2:50pm – 3:30pm | Council of Councils Round Table |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Closing Remarks, Raffle Prize Drawings, and Passing the Torch |
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If you serve on a council or committee that represents civil service employees at a state of Illinois institution and you would like to attend the Council of Councils, please register. Registration begins on August 5th through October 4th. Registration is open to any council representative serving on their institution’s board/senate/council and to all EAC members.
If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the conference, please feel free to email Mariola Arriola at marrio1@uic.edu or uicsac@uic.edu. If you have any questions regarding your registration or need to make changes to your registered activities, please contact Mariola at (312) 413-5053.
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Parking is located at Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure (HLPS). 760 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Entrance is on Taylor Street. Please indicate if you require a parking pass on your registration.
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To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Mariola Arriola at (312) 413-5053 or via email at marrio1@uic.edu
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Dates: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Thursday, October 24, 2024
Check Out Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Hotel(s) offering our special group rate:
- Crown Plaza Chicago – West Loop for 205 USD per night, $54 Parking, 25 S. Halsted Street, Chicago IL 60661.
Book your Council of Councils $205 group rate for Crown Plaza Chicago West Loop
Amenities included are free Wi-Fi. A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. For questions or additional assistance with your reservation, please contact the Crowne Plaza Sales Office at 312.829.5000.
Safe travels – we look forward to seeing you soon!
Crown Plaza Chicago – West Loop
- Courtyard Chicago at Medical District/UIC for 233 USD per night, $54 Parking, 625 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago IL 60607.
Book your Council of Councils $233 group rate for Courtyard by Marriott
Amenities included are free Wi-Fi. A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. For questions or additional assistance with your reservation, please contact the Courtyard by Marriott Sales Office at 312.529.6008.
Safe travels – we look forward to seeing you soon!
Courtyard Chicago at Medical District / UIC
- Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago Medical District UIC for 209 USD per night, $28 Parking, 710 S. Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Book your Council of Councils group rate $209 for Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton
Amenities included are free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. For questions or additional assistance with your reservation, please contact the Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago Sales Office at 464-768-0200.
Safe travels – we look forward to seeing you soon!