The board of trustees authorizes the president to organize the management of the college through Academic Services, Student Development and Institutional Resources.
Attend the meetings.
All community members are encouraged to attend Sandburg board meetings in person or virtually.
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2025 board meeting dates.
- January 23 — Galesburg campus
- February 27 — Galesburg campus
- March 27 — Galesburg campus
- May 1 — Galesburg campus
- May 22 — Galesburg campus
- June 26* — Galesburg campus
- July 24 — Galesburg campus
- August 28 — Galesburg campus
- September 25 — Galesburg campus
- October 16* — Galesburg campus
- November 20** — Galesburg campus
- December 18** — Galesburg campus
For information, email Darlene Smith-Donaldson, or call 309.341.5213.
Subject to change at the discretion of the board of trustees or the call of the chairperson.
*Scheduled to accommodate the 30-day review on the budget.
**Meetings scheduled for the third Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Sandburg boardroom (E200),
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL.
***Scheduled to accommodate the 20-day review on tax levies.
Meet the board.
DeVone Eurales — Chair
Galesburg
Trustee leadership completion date — 6/4/21
Elected 2021 / Expires 2025
Gayla J. Pacheco — Vice Chair
Galesburg
Trustee leadership completion dates — 6/4/21, 6/2/23
Elected 2009 / Expires 2029
Joshua Gibb — Secretary
Wataga
Trustee leadership completion date — 6/2/23
Elected 2023 / Expires 2029
Tom Colclasure
Galesburg
Trustee leadership completion date — 1/27/22
Elected 1985 / Expires 2027
Lee Johnson
Galesburg
Trustee leadership completion dates — 10/20/21, 6/2/23
Elected 2013 / Expires 2025
Gayle Keiser, Ph.D.
Galesburg
Trustee leadership completion date — 6/2/23
Elected 2023 / Expires 2029
Jeff Whitsitt
Alexis
Trustee leadership completion date — 3/14/24
Appointed 2023 / Expires 2025
Zair Ruiz Velazquez
Student Trustee
2023
- Oct. 19, 2023 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 6 p.m.
- Sept. 28, 2023 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 6 p.m.
- Sept. 22, 2023 — Board retreat, Galesburg 1 p.m.
- Sept. 21, 2023 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 20, 2023 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 5:30 p.m.
- June 29, 2023 — Board retreat , Galesburg, 5 p.m.
2022
2021
- June 11, 2021— Board retreat, Galesburg, 1:00 p.m.
- April 28, 2021 — Special meeting, Zoom, 5:15 p.m.
2019
- Oct. 14, 2019 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 5:30 p.m.
- June 20, 2019 — Special meeting, Galesburg 5 p.m.
- June 13, 2019 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 5:30 p.m.
- May 30, 2019 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 5:30 p.m.
2018
- Oct. 19, 2018 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 11 a.m.
- May 9, 2018 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 5 p.m.
- April 10, 2018 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 7:30 p.m.
- April 4, 2018 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 7:30 p.m.
- April 3, 2018 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 18, 2018 — Special meeting, Galesburg, 6 p.m.
2017
2016
2015
2014
- Dec. 5, 2014 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 11 a.m.
- Oct. 17, 2014 — Legislative luncheon, noon
- Aug. 2, 2014 — Special meeting, 9 a.m.
2013
2012
2011
- Dec. 9, 2011 — Board retreat, Galesburg, noon
- Nov. 4, 2011 — Legislative luncheon, noon
- Feb. 4, 2011 — Board retreat, Galesburg, noon
2010
2009
- Oct. 13, 2009 — Galesburg, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 18-19, 2009 — Board retreat, Monmouth
- Feb. 13-14, 2009 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 7 p.m.
2008
- Oct. 17-18, 2008 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 11-12, 2008 — Board retreat, Galesburg, 7 p.m.
2007
2006
2005
2004
- Oct. 22, 2004 — Galesburg, 5 p.m.
- Sept. 27, 2004 — Galesburg, 5:30 p.m.
- Feb. 27-28, 2004 — Board retreat, Monmouth
2003
2025
2024
2023- Jasmin McDaniel — Student Trustee — May 2023
- William Robinson — Trustee — May 2023
- Sandra Wood — Trustee — May 2023
- Bruce Lauerman — Trustee — November 2023
- Molly Kurz — Faculty Representative
- Sherry Morris — Staff Representative
- Brittany Wilborn — Student Trustee — May 2022
- Amanda Allen — Staff Representative — July 2022
- Suvineetha Herath — Faculty Representative — July 2022
- Makayla Crain — Student Trustee — April 2021
- Tracy Engstrom — Staff Representative — July 2021
- Gary Miracle — Faculty Representative — July 2021
- Stacy Bainter — Faculty Representative — July 2020
- Olivia Bishop — Student Trustee — April 2020
- Tracy Engstrom — Staff Representative — July 2020
2019
- Carla Eagen — Faculty Representative — June 2019
- Alphonso Pugh Jr. — Trustee — June 2019
- Darlene Smith — Staff Representative — June 2019
- Dr. Connie Thurman — Dean of Institutions Effectiveness and Human Resources — June 2019
- Robert Wolford, Jr. — Student Trustee — April 2019
2018
- Lisa Blake — Chief Financial Officer — April 2018
- Zana Danner — 2018 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate — November 2018
- Tony Paris — Faculty Representative — June 2018
- Donyae Payton — Student Trustee — May 2018
- Carrie Pritchett — 2018 ICCFA scholarship recipient — November 2018
- Jon Sibley — Trustee Emeritus — June 2018
- Dr. Lori Sundberg — President Emeritus — June 2018
- Dr. Connie Thurman, Gina Krupps, Lisa Zucco — Presidential search — May 2018
2017
- Cindy Arthur — Staff Representative — June 2017
- Julie Gibb — Vice President of Academic Services — December 2017
- Dave Kellogg — Faculty Representative — June 2017
- Skye Swearingen — Student Trustee — May 2017
2016
2015
- Cindy Arthur — Staff Representative — May 2015
- Patrick Meridith — Director of Business Services — October 2015
- Blas Nache — Student Trustee — May 2015
- Christina Stone — Faculty Representative — June 2015
2014
- Tammy Folger — Staff Representative — May 2014
- James Hutchings — Faculty Representative — June 2014
- Tanner Nygard — Student Trustee — May 2014
2013
- Shanon Dickerson — Faculty Representative — June 2013
- Rachel Grzela — Student Trustee — May 2013
- Anthony Law — Staff Representative — June 2013
2012
- Rodney Blue — Staff Representative — June 2012
- Pam Eaves — Student Trustee — May 2012
- David Kellogg — Faculty Representative — June 2012
2011
- Joshelp Gembala — Student Trustee — May 2011
- Joan Smith — Staff Representative — May 2011
- Marjorie Smolensky — Faculty Representative — June 2011
2010
2009
2008
- Wind energy — December 2008
- Information Technology team — November 2008
- Athletic program — November 2008
- Charger Community Center — October 2008
- Matthew D. Wolford — May 2008
- Men's baseball team — May 2008
- Women's tasketball team — March 2008
2007
2006
- Commitment to Illinois Ethics Act — June 2006
- Lucille M. McBride Music Room — June 2006
- Women's basketball team — March 2006
- Founders lounge and founders wall — February 2006
2005
2003
2000
To view past meetings, visit archived meetings, select library from the menu; then pick the appropriate year.
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