By Associated Press
Charleston, IL – EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A NEW CHAIRMAN.
ROBERT WEBB HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO LEAD E-I-U'S GOVERNING BOARD THROUGH APRIL OF NEXT YEAR. THE BOARD OVERSEES THE UNIVERSITY IN CHARLESTON. WEBB HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF EASTERN'S BOARD SINCE 2004. HE'S ALSO CHAIR OF TWO BOARD COMMITTEES.
WEBB IS A FORMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER AND WAS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN SHELBYVILLE BEFORE BECOMING PRESIDENT OF LAKE LAND COLLEGE IN MATTOON IN 1972.