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| Title | Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.eiu.edu/trustees/ |
| Contact Name | Robert K. Martin |
| Contact Title | Vice President for University Advancement |
| Contact Phone | 217.581.5983 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board of Trustees governs, manages, and maintains Eastern Illinois University, including all its branches; employs education and administrative personnel; prescribes courses of study and sets fees. |
| Term | 6 years and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 4 from the same political party |
| Compensation | expenses |
| Qualifications | No member of the Board shall hold or be employed in or appointed to any office or place under the authority of the Board, nor be an employee of the State or Federal Government. |
| Composition | 7 members appointed by Governor, and 1 student member selected by student body |
| Chair | Elected by board |
| Authority | 110 ILCS 665/10 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dano, William III | 01/21/2019 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | Kendall |
| Dively, Joseph R. | 01/16/2017 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Chair, Member | Coles |
| Gilchrist, Janice | 01/21/2019 | 05/03/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Cook | |
| Goetz, Kristopher | 01/16/2017 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Vice Chair, Member | DuPage |
| Hutchinson, Rene M. | 01/16/2017 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Secretary, Member | Cook |
| Kratochvil, Roger | 01/21/2019 | 04/19/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Macoupin | |
| Scherle, Jarrod | 06/30/2013 | Student Body Vote | Student Trustee | Randolph | ||
| Webb, Robert | 01/16/2017 | 04/28/2005 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Coles |