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Student Trustees: July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008
Devon C. Bruce
Current Term
2003-2009
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., Chicago
Attorney, December 1994-present
Law Clerk to the Honorable Moses W. Harrison, II, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, 1993-1994
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1993
B.A., University of Illinois, 1990
University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 1988
Activities / Community Service
Illinois State Bar Association
Former Chairman, Young Lawyers Division
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Advocates
Member, Supreme Court Appeals Committee
Member, Amicus Curiae Committee
Member, Legislative Committee
American Bar Association
Appellate Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Chicago Bar Association
University of Illinois College of Law
Former Chairman, Alumni Advisory Board
Former Chairman, Fundraising Committee
Member, Cribbet Society, 1998-present
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member, Lead Paint Committee
Chicago Inn of Court
Former Member 1997-1998
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Frances G. Carroll
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
DePaul University, School Achievement Structure, Chicago, IL
Instructional Supervisor
Group 17 Education Consultants, Inc., Chicago, IL
Vice President
Carroll Family Foundation, Chicago, IL
President
Teaching Experience
Chicago Public Schools, K--12
Professional Advancement Courses for Chicago Public Schools
City Colleges of Chicago
Roosevelt University
Chicago State University
Governor's State University
Administrative Experience
Principal - Nancy Jefferson Alternative School
(Formerly Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center)
Chicago Public Schools
Director, Division of Coordination and Assistance
Director, Staff Development for Special Education Teachers
Coordinator, Evaluation and Diagnostic Unit
Coordinator, Educable Mentally Handicapped Programs
Staff Assistant, Urban Teacher Corps
Staff Assistant, School Mental Health Program
Elementary School Counselor
Consortium of Colleges and Universities
Director, Inter-Institutional Teacher Training Program
for Early Childhood Education
Education
Ed.D., University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
M.Ed., Chicago Teachers College, Chicago, IL
B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
National Black Caucus of Special Educators-Council for Exceptional Children, President
Chicago Council for Exceptional Children, President
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, President
Council for Exceptional Children-Pioneers Division, President Elect-2004
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chicago Principals and Administrators Association
Member, Executive Boards
Chicago Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Youth Guidance, Vice President/Secretary, and Member of Board of Directors
Cook County Commission on Women's Issues, Commissioner
Theta Omega Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Vice President
Akarama Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Director of Christian Education/General Superintendent Church School
Awards
1995, Chicago Public Schools Principal of Excellence Award
1996, Illinois State University-College of Education External Service Award
1996, Mary Herrick Award-Distinguished Lifetime Achievement
1997, Plano Child Development Center-Service to Children Award
1998, Ida B. Wells at Risk Award-National Alliance of Black School Educators
1998, Joseph Cali Memorial Award-Exemplary Services to Youth and Community
1998, Distinguished Educators Award-Chicago Academy for School Leadership
1998, Chicago Public Schools Outstanding Principal-School Leadership Award
1999, Build Inc.-Builder of the Year Award
2000, National Council of Negro Women-Bethune Award
2001, Youth Guidance-Lawrence Unsung Hero Memorial Award
2002, Youth Guidance, Board of Directors-Most Valuable Player Award
Party Affiliation
Democrat
David V. Dorris
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
2005
Professional Experience
Dorris Law Firm, P.C., 1999-present
Harlan Heller, Ltd., 1977
Jerome Mirza & Associates, Ltd., 1974-1999
McLean County Assistant State's Attorney, 1973-74
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1973
B.A., Blackburn College, 1969
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Editor, Illinois State Bar Journal
Chair, Tort Law Section, Civil Practice Section Councils of ISBA
Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, ISBA
Member, Board of Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Institute
Member, Board of McLean County Historical Society
Past President, ITLA
Awards
Distinguished Graduate of the Month for December 2002, University of Illinois College of Law
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Lawrence C. Eppley
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2001
Chair of the Board
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Professional Experience
Bell, Boyd and Lloyd LLC, Chicago
J.D., CPA; Member, Corporate Department
1985-present
Education
J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Order of the Coif, Magna Cum Laude, 1985
M.A.S., Accountancy, 1982
B.S., Accountancy, High Honors, 1982
Activities/Community Service
Board of Directors, Metropolitan Capital Bank, Chicago, Illinois
Party Affiliation
Independent
James D. Montgomery, Sr.
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2007
Professional Experience
1956-58, Associate in the Firm of Rodgers, Strayhorn & Harth
1958-60, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
1960-66, Partner - Montgomery, Holt & Boden
1966-70, Partner - Newman, Kipnis & Montgomery
1970-82, Montgomery & Holland
1982-83, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd.
1983-86, Corporation Council for the City of Chicago
1986-2000, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd., d/b/a/ Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1956
University of Illinois -- Navy Pier and Urbana, IL -- 1953 B.A. Degree
Additional Awards
Edward H. Wright Award, Cook County Bar Association - 1983
Earl Burris Dickerson Award, Chicago Bar Association - 1986
Hall of Fame Award, National Bar Association,1986
Named one of Chicago's 30 Tought Lawyers, Chicago Magazine - 2002
Academic Experience
Instructor - University of Chicago School of Law, Intensive Trial Practice Workshop -- 1994-1996; 2000-2006
Student Profession Advisor - DePaul University, School of New Learning - 1995
Panelist, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993, 1995
Presenter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, 1987
Presented demonstrative cross-examination of an expert witness in a product liability case for ICLE Seminar on Discovery/Trial Techniques
Instructor, The City of Chicago, Corporation Counsel's Office, 1987 - Taught Trial Skills
Refresher course for the Corporation Counsel's Office
Instructor, DePaul College of Law, Chicago, Taught course in litigation techniques for two semesters, 1982 to 1983
Teacher-Lecturer, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Houston, Texas, 1976 to 1982
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
The Civil Justice Expense and Delay Advisory Group for the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
The Judicial Evaluation Committees for the State and Federal Courts
Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, 1983
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Chicago Bar Association
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Previous President of the Cook County Bar Association
Chairman, Capital Litigation Trial Bar
Academic Experience
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Laureate, Illinois Academy of Lawyers, 1999 - Present
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Kenneth D. Schmidt, M.D.
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
1999
Professional Experience
Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Medical Imaging
Section Director, Nuclear Medicine
Rush System for Health
Chairman, Clinical Council, 1997-1999
State of Illinois, Illinois Medical District Commission, Chicago Technology Park
1991-Present and 1978-1988
Secretary, 1982-1988
President, 1992-Present
Rush System for Health
Clinical Council, Chairman, 1997-1999
Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL
Vice President, Medical Affairs, 1992-1998
President, Medical/Dental Staff, 1986-1987
Planning Committee Member, Medical/Dental Staff, 1976-1985
Illinois Local Board 14
Illinois Selective Service Commission
Medical Advisor, 1970-1972
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Department of Radiology
Instructor, 1971-1973
Education
M.D., University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, 1967
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1965
Activities/Community Service
University of Illinois State Scholarship
Yearly, 1960-1967
Omega Beta Pi, Pre-Medical Scholastic Honorary
Washington University, St. Louis
Research Fellowship, Summer, 1964
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago Research Fellowships, 1965, 1966, 1967
St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago
Intern of the Year, 1967-1968
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital,
Fellowship in Radiology, Pillsbury Foundation, 1970-1971
Near West Side Conservation Council
City of Chicago, 1972-1976
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Life Member, University of Illinois Alumni Association
University of Illinois President's Council
Member, University of Illinois Foundation
National Advocate, University of Illinois
President & Director, Chicago Foundlings Home
Chicago Medical Society
Public Service Award for 2001
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago
Instructor, 2006
Party Affiliation
Republican
Niranjan S. Shah
Current Term
2003-2009
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
1974-present
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MI, 1971
O.P.M. (Executive Education Program), Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA, 1991
Activities/Community Service
Vice Chair, Chicago-Delhi Sister Cities Program
Appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley, 2002
Member, Illinois Board of Regents
Appointed by Governor Jim Edgar, 1991-1995
Board Member, Goldwater Scholarship, Foundation for Excellence in Education
Appointed by President Bill Clinton, 1994-2000
Member, Governing Board, Laboratory Schools, University of Chicago
Invited to Serve by President Hanna Gray, 1990-1995
Member, University of Chicago's Visiting Committee on University-School Relations
Invited to Serve by University of Chicago Hannah Gray, 1990-1995
Member, Economic Development Commission of Chicago
Appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley, 1992-1996
Member, Transition Team for Governor James Edgar of Illinois
November 1989-January 1990
Vice Chairman, Asian American Advisory Committee of US Senator Paul Simon
Appointed by Senator Simon, 1991-1994
Member, Governing Board of Mt. Sinai Hospital
1990-1995
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Robert Y. Sperling
Current Term
2003-2009
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
Winston & Strawn, Chicago
Partner, July 2002-present
Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
Partner, June 1977-July 2002
Associate, January 1977-June 1977
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Executive Committee
Litigation Partner
Foran, Wiss & Schultz
Associate, August 1972-January 1977
Education
J.D., DePaul University, 1972
A.B., University of Illinois, 1969
Activities/ Community service
American Bar Association
Antitrust Law and Litigation Sections
Illinois State Bar Association
Antitrust Law Section
Civil Practice and Procedure Section
Local Government Law Section
Real Estate Law Section
State Taxation Section
Chicago Bar Association
Board Member, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Party Affiliation
Independent
Robert F. Vickrey
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2001
Professional Experience
Miller Group Media, LaSalle, IL
Vice President of Legislative Affairs and Economic Development
1968-Present
Education
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
Dana College, Blair, NE
Activities/ Community service
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Daytime Broadcaster's Association
Board Member, Transportation Chairman
Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Congressman Hastert's Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, 1986-1990
Member, Illinois Gaming Board, 1992-2000
Founder and President
Illinois Economic Development Council
Member, Illinois Press Association
Member, Inland Dailey Press Association
County Chairman
LaSalle County Republican Central Committee
Deputy State Central Committeeman
Illinois Republican Party for 11th Congressional District
Party Affiliation
Republican
Chime O. Asonye - Urbana-Champaign Campus
Mr. Chime Asonye of Chicago, Illinois, is a senior studying philosophy and pre-law. Starting in Fall 2005, he has been the two term President and Co-founder of the Illinois Policy Debate Team and recently became the first University of Illinois student to be named an All-American Debater. During the 2006-2007 school year, he served as the Vice-President of the African Cultural Association; Vice-Chair of Senate's Cultural & Minority Student Affairs Committee; a Board Member on the African American Culture Center Advisory Board; and on a special ad hoc committee with the Urbana Chancellor. During Spring 2005, he was elected to serve in Student Government as a Student Senator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where he founded and Co-Chaired Senate's Outreach Committee. In Fall 2006, he was appointed a Civic Leadership Fellow at the Center for the Study of Democratic Governance. Chime has recently returned from New Orleans, where he worked with the organization Generation Change, Inc. to help with the post-Katrina relief effort in Spring 2007.
Faizan Shakeel - Chicago Campus
Mr. Faizan Shakeel of Pingree Grove, Illinois, is a junior BioEngineering major in the College of Engineering. During the 2006-2007 academic year, he was a member of the Chicago Campus Student/Faculty Senate, served as President of the Undergraduate Student Government, and also as a S tudent Panelist on the Student Affairs Judiciary Committee. During 2005-2006, his freshman year, Mr. Shakeel was an active member of the Resident Hall Association and an assembly member in the Undergraduate Student Government.
Sarah M. Doyle - Springfield campus
Ms. Doyle, from LaGrange Park, Illinois, began her graduate studies in public administration in Spring 2007. She entered the Springfield campus as a freshman in the Capital Scholars Program in Fall 2003. She was elected to serve as the Secretary to the Student Government Association in April 2005, and served as a student representative to the UIS Campus Senate throughout her terms. In addition, Ms. Doyle has served on the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee, Student Web Advisory Committee for Enrollment, and the Campus Strategic Planning committee. She is currently a graduate assistant in Conference Services at UIS where she works event planning for student organizations on campus. In July 2006, she was appointed by Governor Blagojevich as the student trustee to have the official vote among the three student trustees for 2006-2007.
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