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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[November 9

cellor, University of Illinois at Springfield; and the officers of the board, Dr. Craig S. Bazzani, comptroller (and vice president for business and finance); Mr. Byron H. Higgins, university counsel; Mr. Lester H. McKeever, Jr., treasurer; and Dr. Michele M. Thompson, secretary. In addition, the following persons were also in attendance: Mr. Donald K. Coe, university director of public affairs; Mr. Kirk Hard, associate president for governmental relations; Ms. Susan J. Sindelar, special assistant to the president; and Mr. R. C. Wicklund, associate secretary emeritus.

EXECUTIVE SESSION1

Chair Lamont, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order 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." The motion was made by Mrs. O'Malley and approved by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Engelbrecht, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Mrs. O'Malley, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Dr. Bacon, Governor Edgar, Dr. Gindorf, Ms. Lopez. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Malone, Mr. Mathew; no, none; absent, Mr. Rose.)

Report on Search for Chancellor, Chicago

Professor John Solaro, chair of the search committee for a chancellor, Chicago campus, reported on activities of the committee to date. He indicated that most of the committee's work thus far had been committed to drawing up the description for the position and identification of potential candidates. He noted that applications and nominations were being received from all over the country. He told the trustees that the committee was also working on a brochure to describe the Chicago campus for use in soliciting nominations from various individuals and groups and for use in describing the campus to nominees and applicants. Dr. Solaro mentioned that there is a considerable amount of competition for prospects for this position, as there are several other major searches underway in the country. He concluded by saying that he was

1 Prior to the Executive Session, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds met to receive a final design presentation for the Police/Transportation facility, Chicago, and to receive recommendations for selection of architect/engineer for three remodeling and repair projects and a recommendation for a construction manager for repair work to be performed at the Chicago campus. Also, the Committee on Finance and Audit met. Presentations made to this committee included a review of the highlights of the Fiscal Year 1995 financial report for the University, recommendations for revisions to the University's investment policies ana guidelines, recommendations for a fixed-income manager for the funds withdrawn from the Common Fund in summer 1995, and a new contract for lockbox processing for accounts receivable at Chicago and Urbana. In addition, the September 30, 1995, Investment Performance Report was discussed. Materials related to these two committees are on file with the secretary.