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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Be It Further Resolved that the board expresses its sincere appreciation for "Red" Grange's contributions to the traditions of the University of Illinois and its athletic programs; and Be It Further Resolved that an appropriate copy of this resolution shall be prepared for Margaret "Mugs" Grange with the board's sincere appreciation for her husband's many contributions to the University of Illinois.

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from campus senates and from the University Senates Conference. 1 President's Reports Referring to the preceding resolutions to h o n o r Dr. Bardeen and Mr. Grange, the president shared remembrances that he had of both men. President Ikenberry then commented on the cases of meningococcal infection at the Urbana campus, mentioning that two students had died from this infection. T h e president noted that the problem was u n d e r control now, after providing preventative care to 5,500 students at the U r b a n a campus. T h e next item the president r e p o r t e d on was the search for a chancellor at the Chicago campus. H e indicated that Dr. Sidney Simpson, chair of the search committee, had delivered a list of r e c o m m e n d e d individuals and that the plan was to conclude the search by the time of the March meeting of the board. T h e president stated that he hoped to present to the board a recommendation for the position of chancellor in March 1991. Finally, the president presented an update to the board on the budget for the State and implications of this for the University. H e indicated that Governor Edgar had called a halt to all capital projects currently planned for at least 30 days. No contracts are to be awarded for construction during this time, however, planning in process will be allowed. This freeze on construction projects includes renovation and repair projects at the University as well. T h e president noted that the State's c u r r e n t cash balance was very low at present and that the governor expected a cash shortfall of at least $275 million for this fiscal year. T h u s , the president predicted that the next 18 months would be financially very difficult for all entities in the State. REGULAR AGENDA T h e b o a r d considered the following reports and recommendations from the president of the University. By consensus, the board agreed that one vote would be taken and considered the vote on each agenda item nos. 1 t h r o u g h 11 inclusive.

1 University Senates Conference: James C. Lin, professor and head of the Department of Bioengineering, Chicago campus; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Eugene A. Mechtly, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; Chicago campus Senate: Edward A. Lichter, professor of medicine and secretary of the Faculty Senate.

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