Governance
Within
the limits fixed by the constitution of the State of Illinois, the
University of Illinois Board of Trustees exercises final authority over
the University.
There are three documents that provide guidance to University and Board policy and practice:
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The Board approves modifications to the Statutes,
which cover such areas as University administration, campus governance,
organizational structure, academic freedom and tenure, research and
publications, libraries, administrative staffing and student affairs and
discipline.
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The Board also approves the General Rules related to the organization of the University. Among the topics covered in the General Rules are the institution’s business organization, intellectual property, and terms of employment.
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In addition, the Bylaws
of the Board are intended to inform the members of the Board of
Trustees and others of processes used to facilitate orderly and
effective meetings which are essential to conducting the business of the
board.
The University’s nondiscrimination statement, ethics policies,
and equal opportunity information reflect state and federal law as well
as the University’s and Board’s commitments to equal opportunity,
affirmative action and diversity.