Specialized Learning

CUFS Purchasing & Payables

Checks issued from the CUFS Electronic Procurement and Payment System are for payments to vendors for external purchases and non-payroll payments to individuals. Types of payments include travel and non-travel reimbursements, payments for goods and services already acquired or performed, and subscription and membership fees.

For information on CUFS training, see the Financial Systems web site at http://www.northwestern.edu/finsys or contact the Helpline at (847) 467-3777.

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Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Access to Human Resources Information System (HRIS) allows a user to view online a chronological history of position data, an employee’s personal details, benefits information, and payroll records. The following classes are offered about HRIS: HRIS Lookup for New Users, HRIS Query Class, and HRIS Deployment of Funding/Workflow.

In addition, the paper-based payroll procedure classes teach users to complete and process payroll and HRIS forms. These classes are offered: Payroll Graduate Student Procedures, Payroll Faculty Procedures, Payroll Temporary and Work-Study Student Procedures, and Payroll Research Procedures.

For information, contact Eva de Souza, (847) 467-1451, email: e-desouza@northwestern.edu

For schedule of classes, visit https://nuhr.northwestern.edu

NOTE: Staff must enroll themselves for HRIS classes on Self Service at https://nuhr.northwestern.edu. Go to the Learning and Development folder, click on Request Training Enrollment and then click Search by Course Name. Type in HRIS and hit Search. All scheduled courses for HRIS will be listed.

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Office for Sponsored Research (OSR)

The Office for Sponsored Research (OSR) facilitates research at Northwestern by efficiently and effectively identifying funding sources, assisting in proposal development, reviewing and endorsing proposals, negotiating agreements, accepting and appropriating awards, interpreting guidelines, and promoting compliance with agency and University policies.

OSR provides online information on all aspects of research administration at: http://www.northwestern.edu/orsp/

More information is also available at: http://www.northwestern.edu/research

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Student Enterprise System (SES)

The Student Enterprise System (SES) stores admissions, financial aid, student loan, student records, and student account information electronically for all applicants and students. The information is used by different departments for many purposes.

web site: http://www.it.northwestern.edu/SES/
SES Help Desk: (847) 467-7272
e-mail: ses@northwestern.edu

Maria Munoz, Student Records: (847) 467-6861,
e-mail: m-munoz@northwestern.edu

Jody Reeme, SES: (847) 467-2266,
e-mail: j-reeme@northwestern.edu
SES fax: (847) 491-3887

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University Services

University Services supports the educational and research objectives of Northwestern by providing cost-efficient services and goods and transaction processing.

Periodic classes and individual training sessions are offered by Purchasing Resource Services, the Supplier Diversity Program, Office and Lab Stores Programs, Mail Services, NUMAINT, Printing Services, Trademark Licensing, and Travel Services.

Contact us by phone: (847) 491-7569
Go to our web site: http://www.univsvcs.northwestern.edu/

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Work/Life

The Work/Life, Child, and Family Resources Office sponsors free workshops that address a variety of family concerns. These informal lunchtime sessions provide faculty, staff, and their family's access to relevant work and life balance topics from experts in the field.

More information is available at: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/childcare/index.html

Or contact us by phone: Phyllis Ellis (847)-467-1460 or Katie Krauch (847)-491-3612

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Financial Planning

The Human Resources Benefits division sponsors a series of financial planning workshops to help employees protect their income throughout a lifetime.

For schedules and descriptions of courses and the procedure for registration, visit the Benefits division web site: http://www.northwesterm.edu/hr/benefits/

If you have questions, please contact the Benefits Division.
By phone: (847) 491-7513
By email: benefits@northwestern.edu

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Office

The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office carries through Northwestern University’s commitment to providing its students, faculty, and staff with a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination. Its director leads a high-energy, interactive training session for units, teams, or departments about the University’s policies, how to identify subtle forms of discrimination and harassment, and what to do if they occur.

To schedule a training session for your unit or department, please contact the University Sexual Harassment Prevention Office at (847) 491-3745 or email us: sexual-harassment@northwestern.edu

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Athletics and Recreation

The fitness and recreation staff is committed to offering a vast array of programs and services that meet the health and fitness needs of the university community. The Group Fitness program offers a wide variety of group exercise classes (yoga, pilates, spinning, strength, aqua) that are based on the latest fitness trends and research findings, taught by experienced, certified instructors and designed for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Through our Health and Fitness Services you can evaluate your current fitness level and nutrition habits, determine the effectiveness of your current exercise program and get the information you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle. If you would like professional guidance to help you maximize the benefits of your fitness program, Personal Trainers are available to help design safe, effective exercise programs based on your personal goals and interests. After a vigorous workout or a stressful day, you can enjoy the many benefits of our Massage Therapy services. Under the direction of highly qualified fitness professionals, Primetime Fitness is a supervised program of regular exercise designed to help active older adults work toward their optimal level of health, fitness and quality of life. The entire university community is invited to take the fitness challenge, with the Million Step Activity Challenge; an exciting new and all-encompassing activity program for all ages, fitness levels, abilities and interests.

NU FitRec with its wide variety of programs and services, is an ideal resource for your lifelong journey to optimal health and well-being! Call (847) 491-4303 for more information or visit www.fitrec.northwestern.edu

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Clinical Research Education

The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute offers a variety of educational opportunities for faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about clinical research, including:

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration: Advance your career in clinical research with a graduate certificate in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration. The four-course program focuses on the key concepts of clinical research and allows professionals to focus in one of two areas: regulatory affairs and administration or clinical trials design and conduct. To find out more, visit: www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/crra

Pathways in Clinical Research: CRC Basic Training -- A Practical Introduction to the Clinical Research Coordinator Role -- This three-day, intensive course is offered to coordinators who need a fast, thorough introduction to clinical research trial conduct. http://www.nucats.northwestern.edu/education/CRPT/CRC Basic/index.html

NUCATS Online: The NUCATS Online web site is dedicated to distance education for research professionals. NUCATS Online is designed to deliver continuing education, including accredited CME and CE programming, to research professionals within the Northwestern University community and beyond. NUCATS Online is uniquely available to both the Northwestern University community and the general public. To view our current offerings and register with NUCATS Online please visit: http://www.nucats.northwestern.edu/education/online/index.html

Navigating the Clinical Research Maze at Northwestern University -- This free seminar introduces the various departments and offices of Northwestern that approve or facilitate clinical research studies. Key contact information and the required procedures and forms for each office are highlighted.

Clinical Research Advisory Board Lecture Series -- Free monthly lectures are presented by the various departments involved in clinical research at Northwestern and the surrounding community. A great resource for anyone interested in clinical research.

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Office for Research Integrity

The Office for Research Integrity offers the Research Administration Seminar, which provides an overview of the research administration process, roles and responsibilities, and compliance implications. Specifically, this seminar covers:

• Roles and responsibilities of faculty and staff
• Overview of research administration processes that link the different aspects of research administration
• Regulatory fundamentals which form the foundation of research administration
• Specific research administration topics, including effort reporting and cost sharing, and expectations related to fiscal administration
• Dialogue about gaps in the understanding of research compliance at the institutional and individual levels

To contact us, call 312-503-0054 or email nu-ori@northwestern.edu
For more information, visit www.research.northwestern.edu/ori/training/

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