Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1990 [PAGE 315]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Upon receipt of satisfactory bids, the board will be asked to approve construction contracts and to employ the architect/engineer through the construction phase of the project. O n motion of Mr. Boyle, this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n was approved by t h e following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. G r a v e n h o r s t , Mr. L a m o n t , Ms. Reese, Mrs. S h e p h e r d , Mr. Wolff; no, n o n e ; absent, G o v e r n o r Edgar. ( T h e student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Forbes; absent, Ms. Kelly.) Contract, Strategic Planning Services, College of Medicine and University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago (35) T h e Chancellor at Chicago has recommended retaining the Tiber Group, a Chicago-based health care consulting firm, to provide technical support for strategic planning for clinical programs in the College of Medicine (COM), the University of Illinois Hospital (UIH), and the health sciences colleges. T h e planning process will be directed by a Planning Committee comprising selected department chairs/heads from the College of Medicine, deans of other health sciences colleges, the director of UIH, and will be chaired by the dean of the College of Medicine. T h e results of this process will be presented to the Health Services Planning Council for review and further action. An experienced consultant in the health field, Dr. Dieter Haussmann, will advise the committee. T h e objectives for this planning process will be to: 1. Establish the long-term financial viability of the clinical programs through an improved payor mix. 2. Support the academic mission by broadening the patient base and attracting recognized clinical faculty. 3. Enhance the regional visibility of the clinical programs. 4. Contribute to the continued development of all the health-related programs. T h e Tiber Group will provide technical support and advice on selected topics as needed throughout this process. T h e firm has superior knowledge of the Chicago health care market and has previously presented a clear work plan for such strategic planning. T h e work will begin on June 12, 1991, and conclude on December 31, 1991, at a total cost not to exceed $250,000. Funds are available in the operating budgets of UIH and the College of Medicine. T h e vice president for academic affairs recommends approval. I concur. O n m o t i o n of Mr. Boyle, this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n was approved by t h e following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. G r a v e n h o r s t , Mr. L a m o n t , Ms. Reese, Mrs. S h e p h e r d , Mr. Wolff; no, n o n e ; absent, G o v e r n o r Edgar. ( T h e student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Forbes; absent, Ms. Kelly.) Comptroller's Monthly Report of Contracts Executed (36) T h e comptroller submitted the June 1991 report of contracts. T h e report included contractual agreements for payments to the University and contracts in amounts up to $50,000, to be paid by the University. A copy of this report is filed with the secretary. T h i s r e p o r t was received for record.