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