Eastern Illinois University Board Of Trustees Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several key items, including the approval of amended and restated bond resolutions for the Auxiliary Facilities System, the issuance of series 2026 revenue bonds for student housing renovations, and multiple purchase approvals for projects such as parking lot maintenance, MLK Jr. University Union repairs, and Thomas Hall construction. Additionally, the board approved personnel contract extensions for athletics, established 2026-2027 tuition and student fee rates, and authorized an academic affairs restructuring plan that consolidates several departments and colleges. Tenure recommendations for twelve faculty members were also approved, along with a concessionaire agreement for campus bookstore operations.