Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 205 — Board of Higher Education Act.

Short title

Short title. This Act may be cited as the Board of Higher Education Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

The following terms shall have the meanings respectively prescribed for them, except when the context otherwise requires: "Public institutions of higher education": The University of Illinois; Southern Illinois University; Chicago State University; Eastern Illinois University; Governors State University; Illinois State…

There is created a Board of Higher Education to consist of 16 members as follows: 10 members appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; one member of a public university governing board, appointed by the Governor without the advice and consent of the Senate; one member of a private col…

Terms; vacancies

Terms; vacancies. (a) The members of the Board whose appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate shall be selected for 6-year terms expiring on January 31 of odd numbered years. (b) The members of the Board shall continue to serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have been appointed…

The Board shall hold regular meetings at times specified in its rules

The Board shall hold regular meetings at times specified in its rules. Special or additional meetings may be held on call of the Chairman, or upon a call signed by at least 6 members, or upon call of the Governor. Eight members of the Board shall constitute a quorum at all its meetings, but the approval of a new unit o…

The members of the Board shall serve without compensation but they shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the performance of their duties

The members of the Board shall serve without compensation but they shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the performance of their duties. A student member shall receive a scholarship award of $500 for each semester in which the student member is enrolled at an…

The Board, in cooperation with the Illinois Community College Board, shall analyze the present and future aims, needs and requirements of higher education in the State of Illinois and prepare a strategic plan for the development, expansion, integration, coordination and efficient utilization of the facilities, curricul…

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, th…

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, th…

The Board shall exercise the powers and duties specified in the following Sections preceding Section 10 in addition to those otherwise specified in this Act

The Board shall exercise the powers and duties specified in the following Sections preceding Section 10 in addition to those otherwise specified in this Act. (Source: P.A. 85-1019.)

To cause to be made such surveys and evaluations of higher education as it believes necessary for the purpose of providing the appropriate information to carry out its powers and duties

To cause to be made such surveys and evaluations of higher education as it believes necessary for the purpose of providing the appropriate information to carry out its powers and duties. (Source: P.A. 79-94.)

To recommend to the General Assembly the enactment of such legislation as it deems necessary or desirable to insure the high quality of higher education in this State

To recommend to the General Assembly the enactment of such legislation as it deems necessary or desirable to insure the high quality of higher education in this State. (Source: P.A. 79-94.)

To advise and counsel the Governor, at his or her request, regarding any area of, or matter pertaining to, higher education

To advise and counsel the Governor, at his or her request, regarding any area of, or matter pertaining to, higher education. (Source: P.A. 100-167, eff. 1-1-18.)

To submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a written report covering the activities engaged in and recommendations made

To submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a written report covering the activities engaged in and recommendations made. This report shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of the State Finance Act. The requirement for reporting to the General Assembly shall be satisfied by filing el…

To make rules and regulations for its meetings, procedures and the execution of the powers and duties delegated to it by this Act

To make rules and regulations for its meetings, procedures and the execution of the powers and duties delegated to it by this Act. (Source: P.A. 79-94.)

To establish general policies with respect to the amount of charges for extension and adult education courses and for public services

To establish general policies with respect to the amount of charges for extension and adult education courses and for public services. (Source: P.A. 79-94.)

Admission standards

Admission standards. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b), to establish minimum admission standards for public community colleges, colleges and state universities. However, notwithstanding any other provision of this Section or any other law of this State, the minimum admission standards established by the B…

To design, establish, and supervise the operation of an information system for all State universities and colleges, to provide the Board with timely, comprehensive, and meaningful information pertinent to exercise of its duties. The information system shall be designed to provide comparable data on each State instituti…

To receive, receipt for, hold in trust, expend and administer, for all purposes of this Act, funds and other aid made available by the Federal Government or by other agencies public or private

To receive, receipt for, hold in trust, expend and administer, for all purposes of this Act, funds and other aid made available by the Federal Government or by other agencies public or private. (Source: P.A.79-94.)

Arts and humanities organizations and cultural institutions

Arts and humanities organizations and cultural institutions. The Board of Higher Education is authorized to reimburse not-for-profit arts and humanities organizations and cultural institutions of Illinois, including but not limited to, museums and theater or dance companies, for the costs of providing educational progr…

Effective January 1, 1980, to require the preparation of an annual capital plan which details the proposed budget year and 3 year capital needs of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of T…

To encourage the coordination of research and service programs in the several State universities to furnish assistance to the communities and citizens of this State in meeting special economic needs arising from the removal or termination of substantial industrial or commercial operations and the waste of human and eco…

Underrepresentation of certain groups in higher education

Underrepresentation of certain groups in higher education. To require public institutions of higher education to develop and implement an equity plan and practices that include methods and strategies to increase the access, retention, completion, and student loan repayment rates of minorities, rural students, adult stu…

The Board may audit or may require the audit of all grant funds annually

The Board may audit or may require the audit of all grant funds annually. The Board shall take such other steps as it deems necessary to ensure the proper discharge of grant responsibilities. (Source: P.A. 85-244.)

To review the annual budget proposals of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and to submit to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, and the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability its analysis and recommendations on such budget proposals. (Source: P…