Board of TrusteesThe University of Illinois Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members, eleven who have official votes. Nine are appointed by the Governor for terms of six years, and three student trustees (one from each campus) are elected by referenda on their campuses for one-year terms. One of these student trustees is appointed by the Governor to have an official vote. The Governor serves as an ex officio member. Members of the BoardMember Ex-Officio Honorable Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor Term 2007-2013 Lawrence C. Eppley, Palatine James D. Montgomery , Chicago Robert F. Vickrey, Peru Term 2005-2011 Frances G. Carroll, Chicago Kenneth D. Schmidt, Riverwoods David V. Dorris, LeRoy Term 2003-2009 Devon C. Bruce, Chicago Niranjan S. Shah, Oak Brook Robert Y. Sperling, Glencoe Student Members (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009) Paul D. Schmitt, Urbana-Champaign James A. Winters, Chicago D. Craig McFarland, Springfield Officers of the BoardChair: Lawrence C. Eppley Board of Trustees OfficeBoard of Trustees Office |