April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unl

April 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Northern Trust – Global Conference Center – 50 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60604. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements

April 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Northern Trust – Global Conference Center – 50 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60604. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must c

Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Main Campus, Village Square NEIU Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) will have a bake sale in Village Square. Come early so you don't miss out on our signature items! This is also a good time to learn about SUAA, the organization that works toward protecting pension benefits for both current employees and retirees.

April 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unless

March 31 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made a retirement plan choice. Tier II members are SURS participants who first begin their SURS (or other eligible Illinois reciprocal system) participation on or after January 1, 2011. These webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

March 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unl

March 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This webinar is designed to help early to mid-career members consider future goals and evaluate retirement readiness. It provides an overview of SURS benefits as well as other key components necessary for a secure retirement. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

March 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Administration Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found

March 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Champaign, IL – The Administration Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found

March 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Champaign, IL – The Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found

March 5 @ 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Legal & Legislative Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements

March 5 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Champaign, IL – The Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found in

March 4 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found in

March 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Are you enrolled in the Retirement Savings Plan and would like to learn more about the LIS calculator? Please join us for this interactive workshop where we can help you learn more about this tool available to you. This event is limited to the first 100 RSP members who register. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

February 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan un

February 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made a retirement plan choice. Tier II members are SURS participants who first begin their SURS (or other eligible Illinois reciprocal system) participation on or after January 1, 2011. These webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

Earlier today, from the State Capitol, Governor Pritzker gave his 2026 State of the State and Budget Address. You can watch a recording of his address by CLICKING HERE .

Yesterday, Thomas Martin, SUAA's Director of External Relations, interviewed Andrew Bodewes, SUAA's newest contractual lobbyist. Thomas asked Andrew how he got into lobbying, how a lobbyist builds relationships with legislators, why Andrew took the offer to come work with SUAA, and his thoughts on potential Tier 2 pension reforms.  You may watch the interview with Drew Bodewes by CLICKING HERE .

Detailed Meeting Summary Overview The Board conducted a virtual Q4/January meeting focused on governance actions (leadership selection, approval of prior minutes), policy suspensions within the Policies & Procedures Manual, financial and conference contract approvals, committee updates, and a substantive legal discussion regarding the relationship and services agreement between SUAA and the SUAA Foundation. Additional strategic discussions included member survey development a