Organization of the University

ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The State of Illinois established the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University in January of 1996. The Board shall have all of the powers and duties specified in Northeastern Illinois University Law (110 ILCS §680/25-1, et seq.); the State Colleges and Universities Revenue Bond Act (110 ILCS §615/14); and Northeastern Illinois University Revenue Bond Law (110 ILCS §681/26-1, et seq.) of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The Board composition by statute is 9 Illinois residents appointed by the Governor and 1 student elected by the student body. 

The President of the University is accountable to the Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the administration of the institution and has full power and responsibilities within the framework of the Board's Governing Policies and Regulations for the organization, management, direction, and supervision of the University. 

Please visit www.neiu.edu/about/board-trustees for more information.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

J. Todd Phillips, Chair

Michelle Morales, Vice Chair

Anna Meresidis, Secretary

Betty Fleurimond

Carlos Garcia

Ann Gariti

Ann Kalayil

Jorge Leon

Lea Brecel Limon, Student Trustee

Paula Wolff, Officer Pro Tem