Governors State University Board of Trustees
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Janelle A. Crowley, Ph.D.
Contact Title
Office of the President
Contact Phone
(708) 235-6807
Contact E-Mail
jcrowley3@govst.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 4 from same political party.
Qualifications
Can not be a federal or state employee. Cannot be a registered lobbyist. Can not hold, be employed in, or appointed to any office under authority of the Board. Must be an Illinois resident.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
Composition
Seven appointed by Governor. One student trustee, elected by the student body.
Chair
Elected by board
Authority
110 ILCS 670
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell, Judith Lynn | 01/15/2029 | 07/10/2019 | Republican | Governor | Member | Will | |
| Taboas, Anibal | 01/15/2029 | 07/26/2019 | Republican | Governor | Member | DuPage | |
| Kvedaras, James | 01/15/2029 | 07/26/2019 | Republican | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Nunn, Karen | 01/15/2029 | 11/27/2023 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Zuniga, Angelica | 01/20/2031 | 03/21/2025 | Independent | Governor | Member | Will | |
| Crook, Stacy Lynn | 01/20/2031 | 10/20/2023 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Hernandez Aguirre, Lluvia | 05/18/2024 | 09/07/2022 | Student Body Vote | Member, Student Trustee | |||
| Kao, Frances Pao-Han | 01/20/2031 | 03/10/2025 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |