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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 14

Bernard T. Wall, treasurer; and Dr. Michele M. T h o m p s o n , secretary. In addition, the following persons were also in attendance: Mr. Donald K. Coe, director, University Office of Public Affairs; and Mr. R. C. Wicklund, associate secretary. EXECUTIVE SESSION1 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 Mr. Forbes and approved unanimously. I. At the first executive session, attendance was limited to the trustees, the president of the University, and the secretary of the board. Remarks from the President of the University President Ikenberry, responding to a recent newspaper r e p o r t that he was a candidate for the presidency of a n o t h e r university, told the trustees that he was not a candidate for any position at present. H e explained that his agreement with the trustees is and has been that when he does decide to consider a n o t h e r opportunity he would so inform them. Further, the president indicated that he would plan to give the trustees notice of at least one year if he decides to pursue other positions. Chancellor Search, Chicago Campus President Ikenberry described to the trustees several events occurring in the time since the last board meeting related to the final stages of the search process for a chancellor for the Chicago campus. T h e matter of copious coverage of the search by the Chicago newspapers and o t h e r media was discussed. T h e a n n o u n c e m e n t by Governor Edgar on March 11 that he would attend the b o a r d meeting on March 14 was also discussed. Further, considerable time was given to what kinds of pressure, political and other, were b r o u g h t to bear on various individuals during the weeks immediately prior to the board meeting. This session concluded with a suggestion that the search process for administrative positions be reviewed.

1 Prior to the executive session on March 13, a meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee was held. Dr. Bazzani presented a revised proposal for financing repairs and additions to the Auxiliary Facilities System. In addition, Mr. J. Fred Green, associate vice president for capital programs, presented two items. One was a request for selection of architect/engineer for the Student Residence and Commons addition, Chicago campus. T h e other was a request for approval of the design for the Molecular Biology Research Facility, Chicago campus.