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| Title | Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.neiu.edu/About%20NEIU/Board%20of%20Trustees/Board_of_Trustees.html |
| Contact Name | Mimi Crespo |
| Contact Title | Board Liaison, Office of the President, Northeastern Illinois University |
| Contact Phone | 773.442.5611 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Board of Trustees operates, manages, controls, and maintains the University in accordance with powers and duties now or hereinafter vested by law in that board. |
| Term | 6 years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 5 from same political party |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | No member of board shall hold or be employed in or appointed to any office or place under authority of Board, nor be an employee of state or federal government. Must be IL Residents. |
| Composition | 9 voting members appointed by Governor |
| Authority | 110 ILCS 680 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azcoitia, Carlos | 01/16/2017 | 10/04/2006 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Biggins, Robert A. | 01/21/2019 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Duque, Omar | 01/16/2017 | 08/30/2007 | Democrat | Governor | Secretary, Member | Cook |
| Fumo, Barbara | 01/21/2019 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Garcia, Marvin | 01/21/2019 | 12/29/2009 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Lee, Jin | 01/19/2015 | 01/17/2005 | Democrat | Governor | Vice Chair | Cook |
| Ruscitti, Dr. Darlene J. | 01/16/2017 | 05/03/2013 | Republican | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Rysdahl, Winston A. | 06/30/2012 | 07/01/2011 | Student Body Vote | Member, Student Trustee | Cook | |
| Stein, Jonathan J. | 01/16/2017 | 03/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None |