Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.863

Sec. 3. The successors to the offices of the members of the board of control of Ferris state college whose terms expire on June 30, 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1970 shall be appointed on or after January 1, 1965, 1967, 1969 and 1971. Holders of the present terms of office shall exercise their powers and duties until their successors have been appointed and have taken office.