The Program Board shall be comprised of 11 members and shall be appointed by the Board of Higher Education. Persons appointed to the Program Board shall include, but need not be limited to, individuals who are in leadership positions in institutions of higher education, including community colleges. Illinois institutions that grant doctoral degrees must have representation on the Program Board.
     The Board shall assure that racial minorities who are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education programs and activities are members of the Program Board.