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EIU Board of Trustees meeting results: June 12, 2025

(Charleston, IL) — Eastern Illinois University’s regular June Board of Trustees meeting took place Thursday, June 12, in EIU’s University Union, located on its Charleston, Illinois-based campus.

Outcomes of the meeting included:

• Approval of a fiber safety loop that will create network, phone and fire alarm backup connections to maximize campus safety and communication.
• Approval of the FY26 preliminary budget and management of reserves. The next fiscal year’s budget requests are sent to the Illinois Board of Higher Education in October; funds are finalized the following May, and typically issued and made available in July. 
• Approval of EIU’s CY26 board meeting dates. 
• Approval of contracts extensions for Kristi Paulson, head softball coach, who led the Panthers to a 34-20 season and Ohio Valley Conference Championship, as well as a second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in Austin; and for Jason Anderson, head baseball coach, who led the Panthers to an overall record of 31-22 and a 2025 OVC regular season title after going 17-7 in conference play. Both coaches’ contracts were extended through June 2030. 
• The election of Joyce Madigan as the Board of Trustees Secretary via a secret ballot. The position was made vacant after a non-renewal of a membership from the Governor’s Office. 
• Updates on Student and Faculty Creativity at the Tarble Arts Center by Department of Art & Design Chair and Professor of Art Dr. Christopher Kahler.

EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit  or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.