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searches she had emphasized the need for diverse pools and had been successful in presenting women and minority candidates. Ms. Smith also noted that her firm had worked with the University of Illinois in recent years and that she knew several administrators within the University and would feel very comfortable working with the University on the presidential search. Mr. Zera stressed the manner in which they would work with the Consultative Committee, stating that they would seek to include the committee in all aspects of their work while working to ensure confidentiality as well. He also talked about how his firm could work to convince some prospects to allow themselves to be considered for the position of president. Mr. Zera told the trustees that he had called several alumni of the University and asked what they wanted in a new president. He cited this as an example of how inclusive his firm would be in trying to find the right person for this position. Both presenters discussed the firm's fee schedule and the fact that each search is tailored to the institution and the constituencies involved. Questions and discussion with the board members followed. Mr. Boyle thanked them for their presentation.

SUMMARY

Mr. Boyle asked the trustees to discuss each firm briefly and suggested that each board member present share their ideas individually. This was accomplished and then Mr. Boyle asked all to think further on what they had heard and consider a vote on this matter at the September meeting of the board. Mrs. Gravenhorst suggested that further remarks be conveyed to the board office for compiling prior to that time.

REGULAR AGENDA

The board considered the following recommendations from the president of the University. By consensus, the board agreed that one vote would be taken and considered the vote on each agenda item nos. 1 and 2. The recommendations were individually discussed but acted upon at one time. (The record of board action appears at the end of each item.)

Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Urbana

(1) The chancellor at Urbana has recommended the appointment of Patricia E. Askew, currently director of Admissions and Records, as interim vice chancellor for student affairs, beginning August 21, 1994, on a twelve-month service basis at an annual salary of $100,000. Ms. Askew will continue to hold her appointment as director of Admissions and Records, and an acting director of Admissions and Records will be named. Ms. Askew will succeed Dr. Stanley R. Levy who will become a full-time member of the faculty of the College of Education at Urbana.