Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Matt Streb
Contact Title
Chief of Staff/Board of Trustees Liaison
Contact Phone
815-753-7070
Contact E-Mail
mstreb@niu.edu
Function
The Board of Trustees operates, manages, controls, and maintains the University in accordance with powers and duties now or hereinafter vested by law in that board.
Term
6 years, from the 3rd Monday in January of odd numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
Yes, no more than 4 from the same political party
Qualifications
No member of board shall hold or be employed in or appointed to any office or place under authority of board, nor be an employee of state or federal government.Member must be resident of IL.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
8 members - 7 members appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate - 1 voting student member who is a student at Northern Illinois University Student shall serve a term of 1 year beginning July 1 of each year Ex-Officio Treasurer – member of NIU staff to be Board Treasurer
Chair
Elected by the Board
Authority
110 ILCS 685
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayles, Montel | 01/20/2025 | 04/25/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Barsema, Dennis | 01/15/2029 | 01/23/2017 | Independent | Governor | Chair | Cook | |
| Shields, Aiden | 06/30/2021 | 07/01/2020 | Student Body Vote | Member, Voting Student Trustee | |||
| Athas, Rita | 01/15/2029 | 04/25/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Herrero, Veronica | 01/20/2025 | 04/25/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Strom, Leland | 01/15/2029 | 10/16/2023 | Governor | Member | Kane | ||
| Wasowicz, Eric | 01/15/2029 | 01/23/2017 | Republican | Governor | Vice Chair | Cook | |
| Butler, John | 01/20/2025 | 04/25/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |