Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1990 [PAGE 157]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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m e m b e r in the College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Ferrier seeks reinstatement on the faculty. Property Mr. Higgins briefed the trustees on negotiations underway regarding the purchase of the Circle Court property in Chicago. Mr. Higgins indicated that he anticipates completion of these deliberations within the next few weeks. Dr. Stukel then introduced for discussion several ways the Chicago campus was considering for honoring the late Mayor Richard J. Daley on t h e campus. Suggestions were presented which included: dedicating a sculpture to the mayor, naming a building for him, granting an honorary degree to Mayor Daley and Mrs. Daley. T h e board instructed Dr. Stukel to explore these suggestions with Mrs. Daley and other family members. Hospital Affiliations Dr. Stukel r e p o r t e d on discussions which he has had with the new director of Cook County Hospital, Mrs. Ruth Rothstein, and noted that Mrs. Rothstein wanted an affiliation with the University for provision of medical education (residency training programs) at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Stukel noted that the campus, and particularly the College of Medicine, would have several principles to present which would need to be a d h e r e d to in any new affiliation. T h e board instructed Dr. Stukel to continue discussions with Cook County Hospital and bring back recommendations to them for affiliation agreements. Employment President Ikenberry briefly discussed the University's plans for an employment freeze to go into effect in a few weeks, in anticipation of cuts in State funds for Fiscal Year 1992. Discussion of the bonuses to be granted the assistant coaches followed. Chancellor Weir explained that this incentive system was approved when Mr. J o h n Mackovic was hired. It is r e c o m m e n d e d that this incentive continue as long as Mr. Mackovic is head football coach. Campus Security Dr. Stukel r e p o r t e d on new security measures being taken on the Chicago campus, particularly in the residence halls, for improved security on campus. This was in response to queries made by Mr. Forbes and Ms. Kelly about security provisions in the wake of recent racial disturbances on the Chicago campus. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED T h e r e being no further business, the executive session adjourned at 10:50 a.m.