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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 14

and H u m a n a Hospital Illinois, Inc. H e summarized the discussions as difficult; based on the fact that the University was asked to consent to an agreement on very short notice. This was problematic for the college and the University because t h e r e was very little time allowed for optimum faculty consultation. According to Dr. Moss, despite the time constraints in these negotiations, the University did negotiate a m o r e favorable contract with H u m a n a Hospital Illinois, Inc., than the previous contract with Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. At 6:15 p.m., it was agreed that the discussion on this matter would resume at 8 o'clock, Thursday morning, March 14, 1991. EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESSED O n motion of Mr. Grabowski, and approved unanimously by those present, the executive session was recessed until 8:00 a.m., March 14, 1991, to be reconvened in the Illini Rooms of the Illini Union. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESUMED, MARCH 14 President Wolff reconvened the executive session at 8:30 a.m. on March 14, to complete discussion of the R e e s e / H u m a n a Hospital Illinois, Inc., agreement. Governor Edgar and Ms. Kelly were absent. All other members of the board were present as previously noted. Dr. Moss presented further information about the n a t u r e of the a g r e e m e n t and the potential damage to the College of Medicine if the a g r e e m e n t had not been signed and were not approved by the board. H e cited difficulties he foresaw in recruiting department heads. Inquiry Regarding Article in The Chicago Tribune Ms. Reese asked Dr. Moss to explain the reported accusation by one faculty m e m b e r in the College of Medicine against another regarding participation in the college's medical practice plan. This was described in The Chicago Tribune recently along with a response to a State legislator on the same matter. Dr. Moss defended the accused faculty m e m b e r and assured the board members that this individual had participated appropriately in the medical practice plan. Presence of "Street People" in Illini Union Mr. Lamont inquired about University policies regarding the presence of individuals in the Illini Union, particularly in the lounges, whom he feared might constitute a threat to the security of the University community. Chancellor Weir promised to ask the management staff of the Union for an explanation of policies and practices regarding access to the Union. Question Regarding a Recent Appointment at the Hospital Mrs. Calder requested that the director of the hospital, Mr. Donovan W. Riley, be asked to join the executive session. She asked Mr. Riley