Illinois Board of Higher Education Chairwoman Adapting to Additional Role

One immediate change following former Governor Rod Blagojevich's removal from office last year was the overhaul of four state pension boards. Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation last spring that not only changed the membership of those boards, but moved the chair of Illinois' Board of Higher Education into the same role with the State Universities Retirement System. Carrie Hightman has served in both capacities since July.

AM 580's Jeff Bossert spoke with her about the dual role, and the funding challenges faced by colleges and universities: