| Title: | Governors State University Board of Trustees |
| Website: | Governors State University Board of Trustees |
| Contact Name: | Janelle A. Crowley, Ph.D. |
| Contact Title: | Office of the President |
| Contact Phone: | (708) 235-6807 |
| Contact E-Mail: | jcrowley3@govst.edu |
| Contact Comments: | |
| 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 |