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Welcome to Northwestern!

 We are so excited that you are joining our community!

You are joining a team that is committed to being UNWavering & Uplifting in our missional pursuit and your being here is no accident. We have prayed for you and are thrilled you are now part of Northwestern.  You have joined an organization that is set apart through Christ-centered principles and a faith-focused community and work you do is essential to fulfilling our mission.

Our desire is for you to transition well into your new workplace and feel at home quickly in our culture. As part of this process, we have designed a self-guided online experience that walks you through key organizational overviews and training sessions.

Thank

you for engaging in the processes that help establish guidelines and clarity for all employees. Once again, welcome to Northwestern and thank

you for joining us in this amazing mission!

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Our Mission and Vision
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Our Mission

The University of Northwestern exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.

Northwestern Media exists to lead people to Christ and nurture believers in their spiritual growth through Christ-centered media—a mission that started with our first radio station in 1949.

UNWavering: The Mission of Northwestern Explained


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Our Vision

Because of God's compelling love, we will teach wisdom and understanding to reach all nations for Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:14, Proverbs 1:7, Matthew 28:19

By 2030, Northwestern will be a nationally recognized voice that shapes society and speaks into contemporary culture, influences how people think, and equips Christian leaders for lives of purpose, service, and civic engagement through the transforming power and platform of Christian higher education and Christian media. 


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Our History and Heritage


Northwestern began in Minneapolis in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School with an attendance of seven students. Take a moment to learn about our History & Heritage here and see how these foundations have set our course over the years.

Architecture:

Our campus architecture is unique and we are deeply grateful for the heritage of several architectural gems on campus. One of those is the beautiful and intentionally designed spaces is Nazareth Chapel

. Below are several presentations discussing the intentionality and beauty of this space.Nazareth Hall Tour by Dr

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Mark Baden (2:52)

  • Nazareth Hall Presentation by Dr. Mark Baden (32:04)
  • Media:

    Northwestern Media operates 16 media brands on a combined 121 signals across 12 states.  Our radio signals reach more than 1.25 million listeners each week across the Midwest

    Northwestern Media started with our first radio station in 1949. Our network has expanded across 10 states and continues to grow! Our stations and our WOW God Podcast network reach over a million listeners each week and thousands more through live internet streaming.


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    Leadership


    Northwestern has many different areas of Leadership, including President, Cabinet, Board of Trustees and the President's Advisory Council. 

    The Cabinet is the executive leadership team for the institution, consisting of the president and vice presidents.  Please take a moment to learn about our Cabinet.


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    What's Ahead? Required Trainings & Reading


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    Required Reading & Training


    •  Employee Handbook (all employees):
     
    • Review the Employee Handbook and sign the Employee Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
    •  Faculty Handbook (faculty only): Sign the Faculty Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
    •  Eagle Alert/Emergency Contact Sign Up: Update all pertinent information here within your first week of hire.
    •  KnowBe4 Training.  IT will automatically enroll you in KnowBe4 security awareness training and you have three weeks to complete the training.  Be looking for an email from KnowBe4 to complete the training.  Questions?  Contact servicedesk@unwsp.edu.  
    •  FERPA Training: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, requires schools to ensure privacy of student education records is maintained. It also states student rights in relation to this privacy protection. All UNW employees are required to watch the FERPA training video, complete FERPA Training, complete the quiz, and sign the Confidentiality Policy and Agreement form that is immediately after the quiz.  If you have questions, please contact Andy Simpson, FERPA Compliance Officer, at 651-631-5239 or alsimpson@unwsp.edu. (required training)
    •  Title IX Sexual Misconduct Training: The Sexual Misconduct Policy provides the philosophy and standard exercised by the University of Northwestern regarding all forms of unlawful sex discrimination in its community. All employees are required to complete the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Training.  Contact Bret Hyder at 651-628-2077 or bmhyder@unwsp.edu for any questions or concerns.  (required training)
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      UNW Campus Security Authority Training: In accordance with the requirements of the Jeanne Cleary Act, the University of Northwestern is required to designate certain officials as Campus Security Authorities (CSA). All employees must read through the Campus Security Authority Training information found here to understand their role in campus security and reporting.  More information on reporting and being a designated CSA can be found here


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    What's Ahead?  


    First Week Opportunities

    First Month Opportunities

    •  Finalize any benefit paperwork with HR Benefits
    •  Work on the Passport to UNW (optional)
    •  Read Safety Training Policy

    First Year Opportunities

    •  Complete your Passport to UNW (optional)

    Ongoing Training Opportunities

    •  Watch the Announcements on myUNW for training opportunities




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    Chapel 


    Chapel is held daily at Northwestern during the school year. We prioritize weekly participation of the entire community—students, faculty, and staff—as part of a regular Northwestern weekly rhythm. We understand this may not be possible for everyone but encourage you to attend regularly, as able, and determine what best fits the needs of your team to allow for this participation. 


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    For Supervisors/Financial Managers


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    Passport to UNW - Coming Soon

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    Meet our HR Team

    Department of Human Resources