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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[November 18

Redesignation of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Chicago

(11) The chancellor at Chicago, with the advice of the Chicago Senate and the College of Medicine, recommends the redesignation of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Restorative Medical Sciences. Physical medicine is a small part of the practice of rehabilitation medicine, which is a broad-based, multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic, pediatric, and medical disorders. In addition, recent advances in molecular biology, computer technology, and clinical neurophysiology have resulted in the new approach of treatment which focuses on "restorative" medicine. In brief, various physiological and pharmacological approaches may be used to "restore" function. Thus, the practice of restorative medicine is becoming as important as rehabilitation medicine which retrains the patient to live and work with physical limitations following illness or trauma. In addition to maintaining the highest standards of the practice of rehabilitation medicine, the main thrust of the department's efforts is in the field of restorative medical sciences, which will give some insight into the underlying mechanisms of many therapies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) used in the practice of rehabilitation medicine. The vice president for academic affairs concurs in this recommendation. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, pending further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Mr. Lamont, this recommendation was approved. Authority to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding With the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency

(12) The University of Illinois has been negotiating with the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency, an agency of the State of Illinois, in an effort to reach an agreement which will allow the University to continue with its expansion plans south of Roosevelt Road consistent with the University's Master Plan. After lengthy negotiations with the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency, an agreement has been reached providing that if the University takes certain actions, the State will recommend against creation of an historic district to the Keeper of the National Register. The agreement, subject to board approval, would provide that: 1. The University will file an application to have the Maxwell Street Police Station declared eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historical Places within six months of the execution of the agreement. 2. The University will document, under procedures adopted by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, all remaining buildings in the proposed historic district. After such documentation, the board may proceed with demolition of any buildings it owns or may subsequently acquire. 3. The University will allocate approximately 400 square feet in the Maxwell Street Police Station to provide space for an exhibit memorializing the Maxwell Street Market area and spend approximately $120,000 to construct this exhibit. This obligation is contingent upon the availability of funds and the vacation of the premises by the Chicago Police Department. The University's commitment is consistent with the University's existing obligation under its Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago. Accordingly, the chancellor at Chicago recommends that the University be