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BOARD O F T R U S T E E S

[February 5

finance); Mr. Byron H. Higgins, university counsel; and Dr. Michele M. T h o m p s o n , secretary. EXECUTIVE SESSION President Wolff, referring to Section T w o of the O p e n Meetings Act, stated: " A motion is now in o r d e r to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation, the acquisition of real property, to discuss campus security, and to receive legal advice from counsel." T h e motion was made by Dr. Bacon and approved unanimously. Report from Committee to Advise the President on the Search for Chancellor, University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Sidney B. Simpson, Jr., professor of biological sciences, Chicago campus, chair of the search committee, reported to the members of the board the processes followed by the search committee. H e emphasized that the committee stressed openness and thoroughness in the search for and identification of prospects for this position. In addition to widespread advertising of the position and solicitation of nominations from h u n d r e d s of individuals and organizations the committee also included the services and expertise of an executive search firm. This search firm, Heidrick and Struggles, aided the committee in their efforts to seek out and interest qualified individuals in being considered for this position. Dr. Simpson emphasized the special efforts to identify and interest qualified minorities and women in this position. Dr. Simpson reviewed the committee's work by specifying the general criteria established by the search committee at the outset of their work that were most important for candidates for the position of chancellor. A listing of these is as follows: A commitment to excellence in the teaching, public service, and research functions of the University. An established record of high-level academic and administrative achievement. An understanding of the missions and responsibilities of a comprehensive, state-supported urban university campus. An appreciation of the requirements of professional and graduate education, including those programs associated with a major academic health sciences center. An awareness of the opportunity available to the University in a large metropolis and a commitment to the advancement of the campus in such an environment. A demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative