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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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years and chaired for two years. You also served on the Student Welfare and Activities Committee for four years. It is especially significant that the work of these committees relates primarily to the people who make up the University community, for it is in this area that you have made one of your most outstanding contributions to this institution. You have shown great sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of all of those who work in and are served by this University. Your service has been distinguished by your willingness to meet with a variety of groups within and without the University as you have made the interpretation of the University and of the Board of Trustees a unique personal contribution. Other aspects of the University's work have benefitted from your efforts: the Alumni Association, the Foundation, the Friends of the Library. And you have still found time for civic and charitable service at the state, regional, and local levels. Perhaps above all, in the business of this board, invariably you have been well prepared, conscientious, always making an insightful, succinct, and calm contribution to the difficult task of trusteeship. The president and other administrative officers of the University join in this tribute to you and in extending best wishes to you and Dr. Rader. The Board of Trustees directs that this resolution be incorporated in the minutes of today's meeting to become a part of the official public record, and that a suitable copy be given you as a permanent reminder of the esteem and affection in which you are held. Each of die retiring trustees spoke briefly, Mr. Livingston paying tribute to youth and the role of education in meeting the needs of youth. He expressed as well his appreciation to a number of individuals within the University for their assistance and contributions during his service. Mrs. Rader expressed her deep affection for her alma mater and pledged her continuing interest in support of the University — emphasizing in particular the institution's continuing obligation to quality, to a determination "to settle for no less than the very best." BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President's Reports President Corbally presented a report on selected topics of current interest, copies of which were distributed at the meeting, and a copy was filed with the secretary of the board. Budget Negotiations — Fiscal Year (FY) 1980 President Corbally noted that only a tentative and preliminary report was in order at this point. H e stated that there were some difficulties in the negotiations with die staff of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and that there would have to be some major adjustments if the University and the Board of Higher Education were to be united in the budget recommendations ultimately presented to the governor and to the General Assembly. He indicated that he would continue to keep die Board of Trustees closely advised on this matter.