Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Karl Voigt
Contact Title
Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Compliance Manager
Contact Phone
773.442.5416
Contact E-Mail
K-Voigt@neiu.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, and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
No more than 5 from 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. Must be IL Residents.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
9 voting members appointed by Governor
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
110 ILCS 680
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon, Jorge M. | 01/18/2027 | 05/22/2023 | Independent | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Wolff, Paula | 01/18/2027 | 01/31/2023 | Republican | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Linares, Itzel | 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2024 | Student Body Vote | Member, Student Trustee | |||
| Garcia, Carlos M. | 01/15/2029 | 10/18/2024 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| VACANT | 01/20/2025 | Governor | Member | ||||
| Fleurimond, Betty | 01/15/2029 | 03/16/2023 | Independent | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Phillips, J. Todd | 01/15/2029 | 01/31/2023 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Morales, Michelle | 01/15/2029 | 03/16/2023 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Meresidis, Anna | 01/20/2025 | 08/07/2023 | Independent | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Kalayil, Ann | 01/20/2025 | 05/06/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |