Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees originally was appointed in October 1995 by then Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, after the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation creating the individual board, effective Jan. 1, 1996. Previously, WIU had been governed by the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities.
Trustees
- Polly Radosh, Chair, Good Hope; Appointed March 2019
- Carin Stutz, Vice Chair, Chicago; Appointed October 2019
- Erika Lowe Mullins, Secretary, Chicago; Appointed March 2024
- James Bierman, Newton; Elected to serve July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
- Kirk Dillard, Hinsdale; Appointed March 2023
- Kisha M. J. Lang, Maywood; Appointed March 2019
Resources
- Board of Trustees Bylaws
- Board of Trustees Regulations
- Board of Trustees Agendas, Materials & Minutes
- Board of Trustees Resources
- Trustee Training
Board of Trustees Calendar
- Mar 12, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting
- Jun 11, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting
- Sep 23, 2026: Board of Trustees Retreat
- Sep 24, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting
- Dec 3, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting

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