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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 8

Also present were President James J. Stukel; Dr. Sylvia Manning, vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Michael Aiken, chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Dr. David C. Broski, interim chancellor, University of Illinois at Chicago; Dr. Naomi B. Lynn, chancellor, 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 Ms. Marna K. Fuesting, special assistant to the secretary.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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. Gravenhorst and approved by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Engelbrecht, Dr. Gindorf, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. O'Malley, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Malone, Mr. Mathew; no, none; absent, Mr. Rose.)

Report from Chair of Search Committee for Chancellor, Chicago Campus

At this time, Dr. John Solaro, chair for the Search Committee for a Chancellor, Chicago campus, joined the board and the University officers. He reported that the committee had winnowed the list of nominees and applicants to 14 and that the committee was in the process of requesting references on these individuals. He indicated that the committee would meet again after the references were in to reduce the list further and then attempt to interview this number. He stated that he hoped to report to the president a list of candidates for the position prior to the March board meeting.

Report from Chancellor, Urbana Campus

Chancellor Aiken reported on searches for administrative positions at the Urbana campus. He told the board members that he would recommend Patricia Askew to them for the position, vice chancellor for student affairs. He then noted that the search for a dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences was concluding