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
Brudnak, John 01/15/2029 07/26/2019 Republican Governor Member Cook
Taboas, Anibal 01/15/2029 07/26/2019 Republican Governor Member DuPage
Kvedaras, James 01/15/2029 07/26/2019 Republican Governor Member Cook
Vacant Governor Member Cook
Brookins, Kevin 01/20/2025 07/26/2019 Democrat Governor Member Cook
Vacant 01/20/2025 Governor Member Cook
VACANT 06/30/2022 Student Body Vote Member, Student Trustee
Hickey, Angela 01/20/2025 07/26/2019 Democrat Governor Member Cook