Illinois

Illinois authorized legislation in 1991 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Illinois benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Illinois commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

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Member State Since August 20, 1991
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Illinois Commissioners

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Maureen Banks

Illinois Community College Board

Board Member

Term: 3/24/2023 to 3/24/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Michael Halpin

Illinois General Assembly

State Senator; Chair, Senate Committee on Education Appropriations

Term: 3/21/2023 to 1/2/2025

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Pranav Kothari

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Board Chair

Term: 3/15/2023 to 1/1/2027

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Katie Stuart

Illinois General Assembly

State Representative; Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip

Term: 3/17/2025 to 1/2/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Vacancy – IL

Appointing Authority: Governor (designee)

MHEC Illinois Committee Members

Nick Chancellor

University of Illinois

Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee

Craig Jackson

Illinois State University

Technologies Exeuctive Committee

Jeff Newell (non-voting member)

Illinois Community College Board

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Nkechi Onwuameze

Illinois Board of Higher Education

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Shana Rogers

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data