Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1994
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620 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [June 13 beginning of these minutes were present with the exception of Ms. Lopez, who joined the meeting at 10:45 a.m. MINUTES APPROVED The secretary presented for approval the press proof of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting of October 12, 1995, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. On motion of Dr. Bacon, these minutes were approved. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Stukel recognized and introduced observers from the campus senates and from the University Senates Conference.1 President's Report President Stukel commented on the conclusion of the legislative session, saying that the appropriation to the University made available 3 percent for salary increases and for expanded academic programs. He reported that for capital projects, the Legislature approved funds for two projects: the first was $1.0 million for planning for the Agricultural Library; the second was $2.0 million for planning for the new College of Medicine building in Chicago. These bills must now be approved by the governor. The president also told the trustees that the Legislature also approved legislation to allow the public universities in the State to retain their tuition funds and that this had been sent to the governor for approval. In addition, Dr. Stukel reported to the trustees the Legislature's approval of bills to allow the University to enter into business agreements to develop the south campus of UIC, saying that this legislation also awaits the governor's approval. (Ms. Lopez joined the meeting at this time.) President Stukel then expressed appreciation to the State Legislature for approval of these bills and emphasized that they awaited the governor's signature. News from the Campuses The president then turned to matters of interest concerning the campuses and awards received by the faculty. The following awards were received by faculty of the three campuses: Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Urbana LARRY NEAL, professor of economics 1 University Senates Conference: William G. Jones, assistant university librarian and associate professor, University Library, Chicago; Chicago Senate: G. C. Agarwal, professor of electrical and computer science; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Kenneth E. Andersen, professor emeritus of speech communication. T h e r e was no observer from the Springfield Senate.
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