HIGHER ED-FACULTY TENURE House SponsorsRep. Deanne M. Mazzochi 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 110 ILCS 305/120 new110 ILCS 520/100 new110 ILCS 660/5-210 new110 ILCS 665/10-210 new110 ILCS 670/15-210 new110 ILCS 675/20-215 new110 ILCS 680/25-210 new110 ILCS 685/30-220 new110 ILCS 690/35-215 new Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Requires the governing board of each public university to ensure the existence of a tenure track for a defined percentage, to be set by board policy, of undergraduate faculty in which the criteria for securing tenure shall be predominantly devoted to (1) excellence in teaching, (2) demonstrated fluency with and competency in the foundational texts within the field being taught and the ability to convey them to students, (3) an instructional style that adapts readily to student needs, interests, and problems, and (4) the demonstration of a constant improvement mindset. Provides that the board shall have ultimate authority over the substantive decision of whether a specific individual should, or should not, secure tenure. 2/17/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi 2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee 3/27/2021HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die