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| Title | Western Illinois University Board of Trustees |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.wiu.edu/board_of_trustees/ |
| Contact Name | Kerry McBride |
| Contact Title | Administrative Assistant, President's Office, Western Illinois University |
| Contact Phone | 309.298.1824 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Board of Trustees operates, manages, controls, and maintains the University. |
| Term | 6 years, expiring 3rd Monday of January of staggered odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 4 from same political party. |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses. |
| Qualifications | No member of the board to hold or be employed in or appointed to any office or place under authority of board, nor be an employee of state government. Must be Illinois residents. |
| Composition |
8 members: - 7 voting members appointed by Governor - 1 voting student member until July 1, 2001 who is a resident at Western Illinois University; Student shall serve a term of 1 year, beginning July 1 of each year; Beginning July 1, 2001, and thereafter, student member shall be a voting member; Student member is determined by campus-wide student referendum. |
| Chair | Elected annually by the Board |
| Authority | 110 ILCS 690/35‑10 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson, Roger | 01/21/2019 | 02/25/2013 | Republican | Governor | Member | Rock Island |
| Cole, Lyneir R. | 01/16/2017 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Early, Cathy | 01/16/2017 | 03/15/2012 | Republican | Governor | Member, Acting Secretary | McDonough |
| Ehlert Fuller, Carolyn | 01/21/2019 | 03/15/2012 | Republican | Governor | Vice Chair, Member | Rock Island |
| Epperly, William | 01/16/2017 | 04/01/2004 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Hare, Phil | 01/16/2017 | 03/15/2012 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Rock Island |
| Savala, Yvonne | 01/21/2019 | 02/25/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Rock Island |
| Taylor, D'Angelo | 06/30/2013 | 10/30/2012 | Western Illinois University | Member, Voting Student Trustee | McDonough |