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Board Agendas, Minutes & Audio


Wednesday, November 15, 2023 1:00 P.M

Meeting will be at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and
Telephone and Video Conference.

Meeting Agenda

A. Call to Order/Roll call

  • Call Meeting to Order and Remarks, Pranav Kothari, Chair

  • Welcome and Overview, Karen Colley, Provost, University of Illinois - Chicago

  • Executive Director’s Report, Ginger Ostro

B. Advisory Updates

  • Community College Presidents’ Council:

    • Dr. David Sam, President, Elgin Community College and Chair of the Community College Presidents’ Council (invited)

    • Dr. Keith Cornille, President, Heartland Community College and Vice-Chair of the Community College Presidents’ Council

  • Public University Presidents

    • Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, Esq., President, Chicago State University and Convener, Public University Presidents

C. Public Comment

  • Request from Members of the Public to Address the Board

D. Action Items

  1. Consideration and Approval of New Units of Instruction at Public Community Colleges (Dr. Nkechi Onwuameze)

  2. Consideration and Approval of Program Modification for Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 (Dr. Nkechi Onwuameze)

  3. Consideration and Approval of New Units of Instruction, Public Service, and Research at Public Universities (Dr. Nkechi Onwuameze)

  4. Consideration and Approval of New Operating and/or Degree 161 Granting Authority for Independent Institutions (Dr. Nkechi Onwuameze)

E. Consent Agenda Action Items

  1. Consideration and Approval of Board Meeting Minutes August 16, 2023

  2. Consideration and Approval of Transfer of Funds for the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

F. Resolutions and Recognition – Action Item

  1. Consideration and Approval of Resolutions Honoring Retiring Board Members

G. Presentations and Discussion
Discovery Partners Institution and the Illinois Innovation Network: A Vision for the Future

Jay Walsh, Vice-President, Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois Kyle Harfst, Executive Director, Illinois Innovation Network Jennette Tamayo, Associate Vice-President for Workforce Development & Community Engagement, University of Illinois Bill Jackson, Executive Director Discovery Partners Institute

H. Information Items

I. Other Business

J. Adjournment


This meeting will be recorded and a copy may be requested through the IBHE website.

Board agenda materials online at: www.ibhe.org.

In compliance with state and federal laws, this meeting will be accessible to persons with disabilities upon notification of anticipated attendance. Persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact: Interim Board Secretary, Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, Illinois 62701, telephone: 217/557-7351 (TTD 217/524-3494), e-mail: kelm@ibhe.org November 10, 2023.