Governing Board

According to the University Center of Lake County By-laws, the Governing Board acts as the Board of Directors of the corporation and is composed of the following members:

Up to 8 residents of Lake County, including one member of the College of Lake County Board of Trustees. Members shall reflect the diverse regions, groups, and employers that reside in the county.

Up to 6 representatives from the member institutions including one student. The representatives of member institutions shall include the Chairperson of the Council of Member Institutions and up to four other representatives chosen by the Council of Member Institutions from among its members. Of these four Governing Board positions, only one seat can be held by a representative of a proprietary institution. The student member shall be elected by the Center’s Student Advisory Committee.

One representative from Northern Illinois University, for as long as a Memorandum of Understanding concerning organizational alignment is in effect between the University Center and Northern Illinois University.

2019 Governing Board Members

Matthew J. Hlinak
Chair
Assistant Provost for Continuing Studies & Special Initiatives
Dominican University

Jackie Tompkins
Treasurer

Anne Kaplan
Secretary
Vice President, Outreach, Engagement, & Regional Development
Northern Illinois University

Enrique Anza

Student member

Terry Borg

CMI Chair

Director, External & Global Programs

College of Education

Northern Illinois University

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Marisa Buscaglia

Director of Enrollment

National Louis University

R. Shayne Cofer

Acting Associate Provost

Northeastern Illinois University

Bill Devore

College of Lake County Foundation, Retired

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Catherine Finger
College of Lake County Board of Trustees

Luis Fuentes
Luis Fuentes Group
Remax Showcase

Carolyn Waller Gordon
Communications Professional

George Rattin

Executive Director of Development
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Mandara Savage
Executive Director, SIU Extended Campus
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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