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Project details: the approved sites are Visitor Parking Lot 13 (east of the student center), the Transportation Education Center (Glenn Poshard TEC), and the entrance to Touch of Nature. Each Level 3 DC fast charger will serve two vehicles simultaneously (the student center and Touch of Nature each will have two chargers serving four vehicles total; the TEC will have one charger serving two vehicles). Each site will include at least one ADA‑compliant charging space and sites must remain in service for at least five years.

Ownership and operations: Egyptian Electric will install, own and operate the charging equipment and recover costs directly from users via kiosk or mobile payment. At two sites located within Egyptian Electric’s service territory, the installation will not affect SIUC utility accounts; for the site served by the SIUC main campus electricity district SIUC will supply and maintain a distribution transformer and Facilities and Energy Management will invoice Egyptian Electric monthly for energy costs and parking fees.

Funding: Egyptian Electric has been awarded grant funding through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Charging Infrastructure grant (authorized by the Electric Vehicle Act) that may cover up to 80% of project costs. Egyptian Electric will provide the required cost match and recover remaining costs through user fees, the presentation said.

Why it matters: the project expands EV fast‑charging infrastructure in Carbondale (officials noted a shortage of Level 3 chargers in the area). The arrangement uses outside grant funding and a license model that places equipment ownership and operational responsibility with the cooperative while providing the university with metering and cost recovery for energy use on campus‑served sites.

Board action: The architectural and design committee recommended the project and the board approved it by roll call. The matter includes license and easement language and a requirement that Egyptian Electric maintain operations and service levels for at least five years.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Trustees Meeting 7-10-25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved a project to install Level 3 DC fast chargers at three Carbondale locations through a license agreement with Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association; IEPA grant funds are expected to cover up to 80% of costs and Egyptian Electric will operate the stations.","taxTitle","Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, S, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Illinois","taxId",38025,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519475,"SIU School of Medicine highlights community health worker program and outcomes; receives favorable accreditation notice",415,6261000,6676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4&start=6261&end=6676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4/thumbnail_6261000.jpg","/articles/6519475/Illinois/SIU-School-of-Medicine-highlights-community-health-worker-program-and-outcomes-receives-favorable-accreditation-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519475-fe7cff984dfe34e2bc2ca1b354d1c98f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930006&Signature=M~WTxNUUTdQEy3jTDwTAKcb7HZDtcJWKncnrhhnodMf8vHFI~rlyX4q0IqbOM1Bp6~8VESvAZ3bk78maaLphY~Enl28M0~IMmj-ALRGZ~NGI8up-JOygj42muqb1JIkGdGRxkehT-ruD-lYe311nvyB1yxZLv9JBLRSySPhJ1Q00gG05bphPz7qaXVpq791o7yUVXiN-twh1PKRUG39XMbE02M77mZr3kA9q6eoX07T0jbM2-NXzR45KX2t~6O7AZv9r7jdY2XMRnVV0oBiFnXW7JDMeF4-l5ZlwWDq1tI6PNzkKZeGD3SXVvsILuV-tMiBSNDcMZGGTZWEh-p4uvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The SIU School of Medicine used its July 10 trustees presentation to detail a decade‑long community health worker (CHW) program and to report outcomes from hot‑spotting and neighborhood engagement initiatives that school leaders said reduced emergency usage, increased primary care and improved social determinants of health.

Dean Cruz and program leads described CHW activities tied to the Enos Park access program and other hot‑spotting initiatives. The presentation summarized internal analyses showing improvements across a range of measures for patients engaged by CHWs: higher primary care visit rates, increased insurance coverage, reduced emergency department use, increased employment and reductions in police calls and homelessness in targeted neighborhoods.

Program scale and data: presenters said the CHW program currently employs 38 workers and has engaged 2,709 patients in recent analyses led by SIU researchers. Slide data cited substantial improvements in domains such as parenting skills, adult and children's education, housing stability, employment and access to health care — many showing 30–40% or greater improvement from first to last visit in the program’s internal scoring system. The presentation attributed the results to repeated outreach, culturally informed engagement and coordination between CHWs, hospitals and social service partners.

Accreditation: Dean Cruz also told trustees that the School of Medicine received full six‑year accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) with no modifiers. The dean said the result was “very proud” news for the school and noted it reflected work by faculty and administrative staff preparing for the site visit.

Why it matters: the CHW work links medical care to social supports in low‑income and marginalized communities, producing measurable changes in health use and social outcomes, according to the presentation. LCME accreditation is a core requirement for medical education and affects student pathways and clinical partnerships.

What the board and staff said: Trustees heard the research findings and thanked program staff. Dean Cruz and other presenters said the CHW model is integrated with other SIU programs (nursing, social work, office of rural health) and recognized partners such as community health centers and hospital systems.

What’s next: the School of Medicine will continue CHW training, scale outreach, and coordinate with system‑level community engagement initiatives; staff said they will report outcomes as data collection continues.","The School of Medicine reported expanded use of community health workers with measurable outcomes in access, insurance coverage, emergency‑room use and social measures; the medical school also received a six‑year accreditation decision with no modifiers, the dean said.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519482,"SIU Carbondale outlines Saluki Village P3 housing plan; foundation to fund demolition and initial work",333,3474000,3807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4&start=3474&end=3807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4/thumbnail_3474000.jpg","/articles/6519482/Illinois/SIU-Carbondale-outlines-Saluki-Village-P3-housing-plan-foundation-to-fund-demolition-and-initial-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519482-6e2604a70117b625831d3fec3520e4ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930006&Signature=Vln41fQ2w0KOJKrCTz5SIJVTn2SsqrenwqBvbadHDhDzZTFwYMMAwRW042Wex5KYZ3EJQcQqE1dCEPTpvWESCJ9Pf~tVk6oG87UKMFV2w-vulTt6yS7U3tdY63lVyMfYFgFUg4D-9SCSFHnH0OQCbqGDVtkF9Ud1t5jl2cMz3VDnfOxfzbkP9E5E0R4HOcQ~DWrrAjXGh37t0JsNE308WkI4uo5c2euVKf6HRs5mZR6FgKv-smdpvx8MxlREkbjtPlLg9TjIpK7n0UCTT6oz4~GKW2eRFxQunKZyra9Wdcww6Z-Voy81aQlcG6uP3a9tqi3lY9UPxWDRu3IkRHRGOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southern Illinois University Carbondale officials and the SIU University Foundation presented a proposed public‑private partnership (P3) housing project to the Board of Trustees on July 10, 2025 that would replace Old Greek Row with a planned student community of roughly 898–1,000 beds and auxiliary facilities.

The project concept: university presenters described an approximately 17‑acre site on Old Greek Row currently occupied by multiple vacant and boarded buildings. The proposed Saluki Village concept includes about 898 new beds, a community building and four to five special‑interest houses. The SIU University Foundation would act as an intermediary and provide upfront funding to demolish selected structures and to grant easements to allow the foundation to manage demolition or contract for demolition and subsequent development.

Timeline and next steps: presenters said they will return to the board with design and construction details in September and that the development team was working against a tight timeline with a target move‑in date cited for late August 2025 (August 27 mentioned as a goal in committee discussion). Trustees voted to place the project approval item (item z) on the omnibus motion for board approval, meaning the project received committee approval to move forward in the packed agenda.

Why it matters: The plan would replace dilapidated housing stock near campus with modern student housing and community spaces and could materially affect on‑campus bed capacity and student life. The foundation’s upfront capital role shifts early demolition and site control away from university capital budgets, but the project will require subsequent design, approvals and funding decisions.

What board members and staff said: Trustee Simmons (architectural & design committee) and campus facilities leaders outlined the rationale and the potential for the foundation to “accelerate” the project. Presenters noted Old Greek Row contains multiple abandoned buildings and that Collier Hall is among the remaining active structures; the project would clear the footprint for new construction and relocate foundation offices as planned.

Outstanding details: presenters and trustees said they will return with final design, financing, ground‑lease or development agreements, and an implementation plan. Because the foundation is providing initial capital for demolition and easements, the board packet identified the need for subsequent board approvals before construction contracting and occupancy.

What’s next: Further design and budget approvals are expected in September 2025; staff said they will provide more detailed project budgets and timeline updates to the board when available.","University presenters described a public‑private partnership to replace derelict Old Greek Row with nearly 900 new beds, special‑interest homes and a community building; the SIU Foundation would fund initial demolition and hold easements to enable a rapid schedule.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519485,"SIU Springfield employees press board for longevity pay and higher wages during public comment",859,4648000,5507000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4&start=4648&end=5507","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4/thumbnail_4648000.jpg","/articles/6519485/Illinois/SIU-Springfield-employees-press-board-for-longevity-pay-and-higher-wages-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519485-faa925b2df7ecfcceb4fb0204369adf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930006&Signature=Fg1WkjTRn9r0ShYwDUG-iV~B-Fq-iUcuMjWK0QAb9rD4~lHuiIFUetz4gvtKxmg8QlLQr6hehQu06r4erbFBERnKeuOFcnShUQz6tEyWE6xWJDswJXsf9Ox7IJtAkRlurhPxBi2yjeeZmgdI9ypDkVYBqtYUxX2PnHQJ77b8Qxv2ZW-DN4nOqFLRSOYG1Pg4peg9wUSzNVIe5bq5YMx4uuzDF9qD03HlYx--P9BBQvLiszbWzwlFbx3RWZKoE2LF7PdqsPP~yzqXX-ss86Z49hffqH1V6A9npdSty-0HivRnepfGAKiJghjTVoGjchdegUugJn75ivZ2y18U2U8UAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Springfield‑area medical center employees addressed the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees during the public comment period on July 10, urging action on longevity pay and higher base wages for lower‑paid clinical and nonclinical staff.

Michelle Barnes, a registered nurse with 36 years’ experience including 19 at SIU’s Springfield campus, called for a structured longevity pay schedule tied to service milestones (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years). “Longevity pay reflects a different but equally vital value and benefit, loyalty, and deep institutional knowledge,” Barnes said, asking the board to ensure increases are “meaningful, not symbolic.” She described being passed over under a prior longevity implementation because a title change excluded her, and said staff morale and retention suffer when long service is not recognized.

Amanda French, vice president of Unit 2 of Local 370, told the board many support staff hold multiple jobs to make ends meet and that a one‑time $500 longevity payment and a 2.5% raise are insufficient. “I have four jobs to keep the cost of living on my family,” she said, describing utility and grocery price rises and saying about 40% of union members hold two or more jobs.

Erman (Merrick) Shave, an LPN and union member, said low pay undermines clinic operations and staff well‑being. “For $16 an hour, how is that fair to anybody?” he said, listing heavy workloads, safety incidents and emotional strain. Shave told trustees one long‑time employee makes $20 an hour after 20 years of service and said that compensation levels were not keeping pace with cost of living.

Why it matters: board decisions on compensation, bargaining and budget priorities directly affect retention and operations at the SIU School of Medicine and affiliated clinics. Speakers urged the trustees to consider structured longevity increases and living wages as retention strategies that also support patient continuity and quality of care.

What the board and staff said: Trustees received the comments during the public comment period; the board did not take action during the meeting. Several speakers described specific consequences of low pay for morale, turnover, and family life and requested equitable application of any longevity schedule across roles and classifications.

What’s next: The comments were entered into the public record. Several speakers asked the board to pursue equitable longevity pay and living‑wage increases; implementation would require coordination with university HR, collective bargaining (where applicable), and budget planning.","Nurses, medical assistants and union representatives urged the board to adopt structured longevity pay and living wages, saying current pay forces many staff to hold second or third jobs and harms retention and morale.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519490,"Board approves contracts, real estate purchases, personnel appointments and incentive pay in omnibus vote",7076,1814000,8890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4&start=1814&end=8890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5356390-919471bd23cdae4140931c75fbdb5fa4/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","/articles/6519490/Illinois/Board-approves-contracts-real-estate-purchases-personnel-appointments-and-incentive-pay-in-omnibus-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519490-bcc36b2bed180a34a6c8103f3a113712/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930006&Signature=CMFfM1xxLqJNQMcy7wg5tDShMEtGV4Mp2hp1rWf7v5UUZIGvqZ7wFTtKp3n3eEcyReztDeCXzl9HxYn-qOdMzscTJxG4d9D3y2UEjOKubLDDo8PodLajkuCwmBcTNOt5h7LCvI8WB3FGrOdUxPF05qLib7KOUYdYv3Ku5arivW9kh1waSHJ3NjC4ocX8cKo7HOipG75R8fIpVQUDw7QjWhNZoltCqJwRPcWxEbTHArfPI9-qUHf~nH6H1PiAh~F1qbjs-x~bvuhA6PBQEBYlwblF8LPsZx56S~EBRwVdYPTfHMA1eBAiZ5zKKxub75s~AlVCVyR0QijNmlwPN3bpzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees on July 10 approved an omnibus motion that bundled dozens of agenda items ranging from vendor contracts and real‑estate purchases to personnel appointments and incentive compensation for senior leaders.

The omnibus package included: the appointment of Yvonne Thompson as executive director of audit for the SIU system; multiple procurement contracts including a 10‑year beverage and vending contract with Pepsi Mid America; a system technology licensing agreement for CourseDog; a multi‑year contract to support the Illinois WorkNet portal; trash and recycling services for SIU Edwardsville campuses; the purchase of several Springfield properties for the SIU School of Medicine; the removal of University Hall from the revenue bond system and reassignment to the College of Health and Human Sciences at SIUC; and incentive compensation awards for Chancellor Lane and President Mahoney.

Why it matters: the votes affect campus operations, long‑term vendor relationships and the university’s finances. Several contracts are funded from non‑appropriated or grant funds; the larger technology and workforce contracts carry multi‑year commitments that university staff said will support statewide programs and cross‑campus initiatives.

Key approvals and details
- Executive director of audit: The finance committee recommended and the board approved the appointment of Dr. Yvonne Thompson, a national search hire from the University of Chicago and private‑sector experience. The committee recorded no discussion and the item passed by roll call.

- Pepsi Mid America (vending/beverage) contract: Approved to begin Aug. 1, 2025, with an estimated value of $2,633,000 over a 10‑year term. The vendor will provide vending services and bulk purchases for athletics, housing and campus events; funding will come from sales and non‑appropriated accounts.

- MSFW, Inc. (technical services for Illinois WorkNet portal): The board approved a contract structure described in committee as an initial two‑year term with up to four optional two‑year renewals and an aggregate possible value up to $26,000,000 over 10 years. University staff said the contract supports delivery of an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and other grant‑funded initiatives.

- CourseDog (curriculum and catalog management): Approved a five‑year licensing agreement not to exceed $2,000,000 to serve both SIUC and SIUE. The board packet said the cost will be proportionally allocated to each campus.

- Trash and recycling services for SIUE: Approved a one‑year contract with up to four annual renewals estimated at $2,000,000 over five years; funded from department operating funds.

- Real estate purchases for SIU School of Medicine (Springfield): Approved two purchases of vacant structures/lots and one contiguous lot for a combined purchase and closing cost around $371,500 (one parcel $165,000 plus demolition; another $206,500). All purchases were funded from non‑appropriated funds, according to the presentation.

- Incentive compensation: The finance committee recommended and the board approved incentive payments: up to $65,000 for Chancellor Lane (recommendation cited enrollment and fundraising gains at Carbondale) and $115,000 for President Dan Mahoney (board materials cited leadership on state funding, fundraising and strategic progress). Both items were moved and approved by roll call with no committee debate recorded.

- University Hall (SIUC): Committee recommended removal of University Hall from the revenue bond system and reassignment to the College of Health and Human Sciences; the board approved the change.

Votes and procedural notes: The omnibus motion (items g through x and z) passed on roll call. Several items were subsequently removed from the omnibus for separate votes as recorded in the transcript; when called individually the items also passed by roll call. One recorded abstention occurred during a separate vote on a reciprocal drainage easement between SIU and Memorial Medical Center (see meeting minutes). The board declared the omnibus motion passed and scheduled the next regular meeting for Sept. 18, 2025 in East St. Louis.

What the board and staff said: President Dan Mahoney and system administrators presented several items and recommended approval. The president and committee chairs emphasized that larger contracts support systemwide goals such as improving workforce systems (Illinois WorkNet), modernizing academic operations (CourseDog), and stabilizing campus services while relying on non‑appropriated or grant funds for funding where applicable.

What’s next: Implementation steps depend on contract start dates and external partners (for example, MSFW contract work ties to an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois DCEO). The board’s next regular meeting is Sept. 18, 2025; several items placed on the omnibus will appear in a single omnibus motion at that meeting unless pulled for discussion.","The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a package of contracts, appointments, property purchases and incentive payments during its July 10, 2025 meeting, including multi‑year technology and workforce contracts, real estate purchases for the School of Medicine, and incentive compensation for system leaders.","actionData","errors"]

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