URBANA, Ill. (CHAMBANA TODAY) – Pending a formal vote in March, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees has proposed a 3-year extension of the contract the University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen.
“The proposed extension reaffirms the board’s confidence in President Killeen’s continued leadership of the university system and its universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield,” Board Chairman Don Edwards said.
The highlights of Killian’s tenure include consistent progress in student enrollment, affordability, diversity, financial aid, research, and statewide economic development. Research funding has also increased to over $1 billion under Killeen’s presidency, showcasing the system’s commitment to developing innovative advancements that have global impacts. The U of I System has also fueled economic and workforce development across the state through the creation of the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and the Illinois Innovation Network.(IIN). Tuition for Illinois undergraduate students has been frozen in six of the last nine years, while the availability of financial aid has increased significantly.
“The board’s leadership and results-driven focus have been instrumental in bringing their vision for the future to fruition, and I am immensely grateful for their efforts,” Killeen said. “Our students deserve transformative experiences, and it is our responsibility to address the fundamental needs of our state. I am tremendously excited to build upon the momentum we have already established, with full confidence that we will seize opportunities to support and propel our great state forward, growing our impact here and around the world.”