If passed, this bill would let Indiana University graduates elect three trustees, while the governor would appoint five trustees and a student trustee.
Indiana University graduates would elect three of the board's nine trustees. The governor would appoint five other trustees and a full-time student trustee.
In 2026, graduates would elect three trustees to take the seats of trustees appointed by the governor in June 2025. Their terms would start July 1, 2026.
Indiana University graduates could vote electronically or on paper for trustees. At least 100 graduates could nominate a candidate, and voters would need to request a paper ballot by May 1.
Graduates would elect three trustees. The governor would appoint five trustees and a student trustee. Indiana University's board would have nine members. The student trustee must be a full-time Indiana University student. Elected trustees would normally serve three years starting July 1 after their election.
Graduates would elect three trustees to take the seats of trustees the governor appointed in June 2025. The student trustee and other trustees whose terms end in June 2026 would not be part of this replacement. Each eligible graduate could cast three votes, with no more than one vote per candidate. The top three candidates would serve initial terms of three, two, and one year. Ties would be settled by drawing lots. The three elected trustees' terms would begin July 1, 2026.
Graduates could vote by electronic or printed ballot, and groups of at least 100 graduates could nominate candidates. Voting and nominations are open to people awarded an Indiana University degree. A voter who wants a printed ballot must request one in writing by May 1 of an election year. Elections would begin in 2026. Graduates would have until April 1 each year to nominate a candidate.
No hearings or votes scheduled.