Commission on Equitable Public University Funding
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Function
The purpose of the Commission is to, at a minimum, recommend specific data-driven criteria and approaches to the General Assembly to adequately, equitably, and stably fund public universities in this State and to evaluate the existing funding methods used for public universities
Senate Confirmation
No
Qualifications
The Board of Higher Education shall recognize and consider the representation of underrepresented and historically underserved groups, including those who are Black, Latinx, or from low-income families, and the racial and geographical diversity of this State when making appointments to the Commission
Compensation
None
Composition
The membership of the Commission shall include, at a minimum: (1) One member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as co-chairperson. (2) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as co-chairperson. (3) The chairperson of the Board of Higher Education or a designee, who shall serve as co-chairperson. (4) One member appointed by the Governor, who shall serve as co-chairperson. (5) One member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (6) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. (7) The chairperson of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission or a designee. (8) The chairperson of the Higher Education Committee of the House of Representatives or a designee. (9) The Minority Spokesperson of the Higher Education Committee of the House of Representatives or a designee. (10) The chairperson of the Higher Education Committee of the Senate or a designee. (11) The Minority Spokesperson of the Higher Education Committee of the Senate or a designee. (12) Twelve members representing the public universities in this State each appointed by the President of each public university. (13) One member representing a higher education advocacy organization focused on eliminating disparities in college completion in this State for low-income and first-generation college students and students of color appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (14) One member representing a statewide advocacy organization focused on improving educational and employment opportunities for women and adults appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (15) One member representing a statewide advocacy organization focused on developing an equitable birth-to-career educational system appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (16) One member representing a statewide organization that advocates for alternative education and bridge programs and the re-enrollment of students in this State appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (17) One member representing a fiscal policy research organization focused on the impact that State-level budget and tax policies have on equitable education funding solutions appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (18) Two members representing an organization that advocates on behalf of public university faculty members who are each employed by a different university appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (19) One health care expert from the public higher education arena appointed by the Board of Higher Education, in consultation with the presidents and chancellors of the public universities. (20) One member who has legal expertise in higher education funding and finance appointed by the Board of Higher Education. (21) One postsecondary student enrolled at a public university in this State appointed by the Board of Higher Education.
Authority
20 ILCS 4109
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammons, Rep. Carol | 09/28/2021 | Speaker of the House | Co-Chair | ||||
| Lightford, Sen. Kimberly | 01/08/2025 | 10/12/2021 | Senate President | Co-Chair | |||
| VACANT | Chairperson of the Illinois Board of Higher Education | Co-Chair | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Co-Chair | |||||
| Bryant, Sen. Terri | 10/06/2021 | Minority Leader of the Senate | Member | ||||
| Marron, Rep. Mike | 10/04/2021 | Minority Leader of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| VACANT | Statute | Chairperson of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission | |||||
| VACANT | Statute | Chairperson of Higher Education Committee of the House of Representatives | |||||
| Swanson, Rep. Dan | 03/14/2023 | Statute | Minority Spokesperson of the Higher Education Committee of the House of Representatives | ||||
| Halpin, Sen. Michael | 01/08/2025 | 08/31/2023 | Statute | Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee of the Senate | |||
| Fowler, Sen. Dale | 10/06/2021 | Statute | Minority Spokesperson of the Higher Education Committee of the Senate | ||||
| Green, Cheryl | Public University President, Governors State University | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Public University President | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. a higher education advocacy organization focused on eliminating disparities in college completion in this State for low-income and first-generation college students and students of color | |||||
| VACANT | Rep. a statewide advocacy organization focused on improving educational and employment opportunities for women and adults | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. a statewide advocacy organization focused on developing an equitable birth-to-career educational system appointed | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. a statewide organization that advocates for alternative education and bridge programs and the re-enrollment of students in this State | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. a fiscal policy research organization focused on the impact that State-level budget and tax policies have on equitable education funding solutions | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. of an organization that advocates on behalf of public university faculty members who are each employed by a different universities | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Rep. of an organization that advocates on behalf of public university faculty members who are each employed by a different universities | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Health care expert from the public higher education arena | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Legal expertise in higher education funding and finance | |||||
| VACANT | Board of Higher Education | Postsecondary student enrolled at a public university in this State |