The student trustee, a voting member of the nine-member USI Board of Trustees, brings a student's perspective to the governing board. For more than 30 years, a student has served on the USI Board of Trustees. The first student trustee, Eric R. Williams '89, began his term on July 1, 1985.
Current Student Trustee
Michael J. Solliday '27
Michael Solliday, computer science major and minor in computer information systems, has been selected by Indiana Governor Mike Braun as the University of Southern Indiana Student Trustee. Solliday will serve a two-year term through June 30, 2027. He succeeds Fouad Hamami, who served from 2023-25.
A native of Switz City, Indiana, and a graduate of White River Valley High School, Solliday serves as a USI Student Ambassador and Welcome Week Leader and is actively involved in Student Government Association and Student Christian Fellowship. Outside of USI, he volunteers as a camera operator at Crossroads Christian Church in Evansville, where he uses his technical skills to support community worship.
As Student Trustee, Solliday is committed to fostering strong communication and collaboration between the USI student body and University leadership. He is passionate about promoting transparency, encouraging active student engagement for all students and driving continuous improvement across student life and academics. He looks forward to purposefully listening to students’ voices, advocating for their needs and representing their interests.
Former Student Trustees
- Fouad L. Hamami '24 M'25
2023-2025 - Liam H. Collins '23
2021-2023 - Josi M. Barscz '22
2019-2021 - Anjali Patel '19
2017-2019 - Evan K. Stieler '17
2015-2017 - Brenden Davidson '15
2013-2015 - Susan E. Ellsperman '13
2011-2013 - Lauren K. Gilliam '11
2009-2011 - Jamie L. Mull '09
2007-2009 - Lauren C. Lutz '07, M'16
2005-2007 - Samuel J. Tucker '05
2003-2005 - Walter J. Jermakowicz III '03
2001-2003 - Ryan A. Helzerman '01
1999-2001 - Brian E. Pauley '00
1997-1999 - Nicole L. Hume '97
1995-1997 - Brent A. Auberry '95
1993-1995 - Kristel M. Swan Griffin '93
1991-1993 - Brad A Schepers '91
1989-1991 - Patrick Leahy '91
1987-1989 - Eric Williams '89
1985-1987