The General Education Board is a campus-wide body established by the Senate and subject to the will of the Senate. The Board’s charge is to oversee the campus general education program in accordance with requirements adopted by the Senate, and to ensure, as much as possible, that general education courses will be valuable intellectual experiences. Additional information available on the Senate Bylaws website.

The General Education Board ensures, as much as possible, that general education courses will be valuable intellectual experiences. Responsibilities include defining the categories of general education requirements for the campus, reviewing course proposals, and reviewing and recertifying all courses approved for general education credit.

The General Education Board Website Box folder includes the list of current board members, schedule of full board meetings, office hour details for the General Education Board Chair, annual charge letter(s), agendas and minutes, and annual report(s).

To access the Public Box files including Minutes & Agendas, you must be logged in with University of Illinois credentials.

To contact the Office of the Provost with any questions related to General Education coursework, please email genedboard@illinois.edu.

Gen Ed Board Meetings

Full Gen Ed Board Meetings are open to the campus community. Sponsors of courses going through (re)certification are encouraged to attend the meetings when their courses are discussed. Additional information including agendas and minutes may be found in the General Education Board PUBLIC Website box folder.

2025-26 Gen Ed Full Board Meetings

Full Board Meetings may be attended by anyone from the campus community. Wing Meetings are restricted to members of the respective wing only.

Full Board Meetings

Fall 2025

• September 4, 1:30-2:30pm (2:30-3:30pm reserved for (Re)Certification Wing Training)
• October 9, 1:30-3:00pm
• November 6, 1:30-3:00pm
• December 11, 1:30-3:00pm

Spring 2026

Gen Ed Board Membership

The proper distribution of seats on the General Education Board will be subject to revision by the Senate as enrollment trends change and additional colleges assume responsibility for General Education courses. Expand the list below to view current membership.

Gen Ed Board Member Files

Gen Ed Board Members have access to the Gen Ed Board Member Box folder (to access the Public Box files you must be logged in with University of Illinois credentials).

Gen Ed Board Chair

Gen Ed Board Annual Reports

The Gen Ed Board provides Annual Reports summarizing the board activities.