Governing Board

According to the University Center of Lake County By-laws, the Governing Board acts as the Board of Directors of the corporation and is composed of the following members:

Up to 8 residents of Lake County, including one member of the College of Lake County Board of Trustees. Members shall reflect the diverse regions, groups, and employers that reside in the county.

Up to 6 representatives from the member institutions including one student. The representatives of member institutions shall include the Chairperson of the Council of Member Institutions and up to four other representatives chosen by the Council of Member Institutions from among its members. The student member shall be elected by the Center’s Student Advisory Committee.

Anthony Thompson
Chair
Division Vice President and Controller
International Shared Services, Pharmaceutical Products Group
Abbott Laboratories

Bryan J. Watkins
Vice Chair
Dean & Associate Professor
School of Adult Learning
North Park University

Suzi Schmidt
Secretary
State Senator, District 31

Charles R. Lamphere
Treasurer
President
Van Vlissingen & Co.

Anne Kaplan
Immediate Past Chair
Vice President, Outreach, Engagement, & Information Technologies
Northern Illinois University

Richard A. Anderson
College of Lake County Board of Trustees

Steven M. Brown
Professor of Educational Leadership & Coordinator of Lake County Initiative
Northeastern Illinois University

Philip J. Carrigan
Abbott Laboratories (retired)

Janet Elenbogen
Retired School Superintendent, District 116
Education Consultant Lake County ROE

Kathleen A. Johnson
Regional Director
University of Illinois Outreach & Public Service

Kathy Ryg
President
Voice for Illinois Children

Thomas Schwartz
President and CEO
First Midwest Bank

Richard L. Venneri
Associate Provost
Saint Xavier University

In June of 2009, the University Center Governing Board adopted a new strategic plan.  It builds on the 2006-2008 Strategic Plan and refines the mission and vision of the University Center. 

Its four strategic development areas are:

1. Bolster academic programming.
2. Build alliances throughout the community and IBHE.
3. Strengthen the organization.
4. Establish financial stability.