Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors

One University Plaza
Mail Stop 3300
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Phone: (573)-651-2222
Fax: (573)-651-5061

Email: president@semo.edu
Website: http://www.semo.edu/board

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: Chapter 174.453

Department: Higher Education and Workforce Development

Mission: Southeast Missouri State University is hereby designated and shall hereafter be operated as an institution with a statewide mission in the visual and performing arts, computer science, and cybersecurity.

Function: The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors governs the university. The members appoint the President of the University, employ faculty and staff, and make budgetary and policy decisions necessary to implement the University's mission.

SubCommittees: Strategic Panning Steering Committee

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 8 meetings

Location of meetings: Cape Girardeau; varying locations within the region

Duration of meetings: 3 to 4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 2 hours

Total time commitment: 4 to 6 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 8

Appointed members: 8

Term length: 6 years (6 voting members); 2 years (non-voting student member)

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: none

Political Requirements: Not more than 3 voting members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: Six members must reside in the 25-county service area, including Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, and Southeast Missouri. One must reside in Cape Girardeau County

Senate Consent Required: Yes

Members

Mr. Lloyd F. Smith(R)
Governor 1: Butler, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, or Stoddard counties
Sikeston
Term begins: Mar 5, 2020
Term expires: Jan 1, 2026

Mr. David Christopher Martin(I)
Governor 2: Butler, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, or Stoddard counties
Bernie
Term begins: Jan 3, 2022
Term expires: Jan 1, 2028

Mr. James P. Limbaugh(R)
Governor 3: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Ste. Genevieve, or St. Francois counties
Cape Girardeau
Term begins: Jan 8, 2019
Term expires: Jan 1, 2025

Dr. Andrew Jacob Moore(R)
Governor 4: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Ste. Genevieve, or St. Francois counties
Cape Girardeau
Term begins: Oct 5, 2022
Term expires: Jan 1, 2029

Mr. Kerry Robinson(I)
Governor 5: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, or Warren counties
Ballwin
Term begins: Jul 3, 2023
Term expires: Jan 1, 2030

Ms. Tina L. Klocke(I)
Governor 6: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, or Warren counties
St. Louis
Term begins: May 3, 2018
Term expires: Jan 1, 2024

Vacant Slot
Governor 7: At-Large

Mr. Clayton Eftink
Student Representative
Cape Girardeau
Term begins: Apr 27, 2023
Term expires: Jan 1, 2024