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Board committee approves policy to certify compliance with Section 889 (telecom/surveillance equipment)

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees · December 5, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved a policy requiring SIU campuses to certify they are not using telecommunications and video‑surveillance equipment from foreign entities listed under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act; the change aims to protect federal funding eligibility.

The Academic Matters Committee approved a policy addition Dec. 4 to ensure Southern Illinois University campuses comply with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which restricts purchase or use of certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from specified foreign entities.

Brenda Martin presented the…

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