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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1994
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116 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [November 18 MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES At this time, a meeting of the University Hospital and Clinics Committee,1 chaired by Dr. Gindorf, was held, followed by a meeting of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds,2 chaired by Mr. Lamont. (Materials related to these presentations are on file with the secretary.) BOARD MEETING RECONVENED At 10:55 a.m., the board reconvened in regular session. Mr. Boyle invited President Ikenberry to present his report to the board. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from the campus senates and from the University Senates Conference.3 Following these introductions, President Ikenberry stated that he had three comments to make. The first concerned the whole issue of inclusiveness and the goal of making this a reality within the University. He commended the chancellors and the faculty for their participation in this and their good efforts. Second, the President reminded the board and others present that the preparation of the University's budget request, Phase II, was underway. That is the preparation of the budget for submission to the governor, through the Board of Higher Education. He stressed the need for salary increases for faculty as a major component of this request. Third, he remarked on trusteeship as a unique calling, requiring individuals with a desire to give back and a value system that involves ? 1 During this meeting, Dr. R. K. Dieter Haussmann, vice chancellor for health services, resented an update of an Operations Performance Report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 995. He also presented a report of comparisons of teaching and urban hospitals on several measures. This was noted to be the first of a regular report on the hospital and clinics with a group of peer institutions. In addition, Dr. Haussmann summarized the current status of the Medical Service Plan, including a report on funds and investments. A status report regarding Mile Square Health Clinic followed, with information about the City of Chicago's funding of this. A summary of changes proposed for the Information Systems in the hospital and clinics followed. Dr. Haussmann then briefly discussed plans for a clinic facility at O'Hare Airport and costs and phased planning for a new ambulatory care facility at the hospital. 2 Mr. Robert K. Todd, associate vice president for administration and human resources, reviewed proposals for capital projects to be presented to the board in the regular agenda later in the day. He then introduced representatives from Ware Associates, the architect selected to design the new Office of Admissions and Records facility at Urbana. T h e design for this was presented to the board for consideration. T h e board agreed by consensus to place this item on the regular agenda for action later in the meeting. Next, the board received a presentation from DLK Architecture, Inc., and McLean Design Corp. on a program for campus signage at Chicago. T h e r e was also a presentation on development of the south campus in Chicago. Ms. Lopez expressed concern about lighting in this area and also asked that more information be provi ded about the space to be provided for the police and the motor pool services in their new facility in this area. She also noted the goal of involving more minority contractors in this development. Following, there was brief discussion of the design and construction plans for the police/ transportation facility in Chicago to be located in the former area of the Maxwell Street Market. * University Senates Conference: Edward A. Lichter, professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at Chicago; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Stephen L. Portnoy, professor of statistics; Chicago Senate: Gyan C. Agarwal, professor of electrical engineering and computer science.
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