URBANA — It's official: The executive committee of the University of Illinois trustees unanimously approved Josh Whitman's appointment as athletic director at 2:12 p.m. today.
Casting voice votes of yes: board Chairman Edward McMillan and Trustees James Montgomery and Karen Hasara.
The panel takes action on behalf of the full board on time-sensitive matters.
Whitman’s first full day at the UI isn’t until March 21, but he will be transitioning into the job before then, a spokesman said. The full board doesn’t meet until March 17 in Urbana.
His appointment officially takes effect on March 5.