University of Illinois

Board of Trustees

The 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 Board

Member 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, 2007-June 30, 2008)

Chime O. Asonye, Urbana-Champaign
Faizan Shakeel, Chicago
Sarah M. Doyle, Springfield

Officers of the Board

Chair: Lawrence C. Eppley
Treasurer: Lester H. McKeever, Jr.
Comptroller: Walter K. Knorr
University Counsel: Thomas R. Bearrows
Secretary: Michele M. Thompson

Board of Trustees Office

352 Henry Administration Building, MC-350
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-1920