Governor Pat Quinn has started making fresh appointments to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. That’s after most members resigned in the wake of an admissions scandal.

Quinn says he wants to replace the seven trustees who’ve resigned in the “next ten days or so.”

On Wednesday, he announced two new appointments: those of Merchandise Mart CEO Chris Kennedy, and Lawrence Oliver, an attorney for the Boeing Company.

Quinn says the board’s first item of business will be dealing with the U of I’s President and Chancellor, who were key players in the scandal.

QUINN: I think they have a lot of explainin’ to do. But I don’t want to prejudge things until the full board that I appoint has an opportunity to review this report, listen to the various individuals involved, and come to a reasoned decision.

The report issued by a state panel recommended all nine trustees step down.

Two have refused. But Quinn says he’s allowing them to stay on to avoid a protracted legal fight.