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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 20

RECOGNITIONS President Forsyth recognized among those in attendance: Vice Chancellor for Research Edwin L. Goldwasser, U r b a n a ; Mr. Joe C. Sutton, editor of the Illinois Alumni News and member of the faculty and staff for thirty years, who is retiring at the end of the present year; and Vice Chancellor Morton Weir, Urbana. Dr. Weir has resigned from the University and will assume new duties as director of the Center for the Study of Youth Development at Boys Town, Omaha, Nebraska, effective July 2, 1979. 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. Resignation of Chancellor Gerberding President Corbally commented on the recent announcement that Mr. Gerberding has been elected president of the University of Washington, effective during the summer of 1979. There were general statements of regret at Mr. Gerberding's resignation and expressions of appreciation for his service to the University. T h e president reported that steps now are under way leading to the appointment of an acting chancellor, effective around the first of July; the development of a search process in cooperation with the U r b a n a Senate for the selection of a chancellor; and completion of the effort to select a vice chancellor for academic affairs at Urbana. Additionally, he emphasized, as the board's work continues in the search for a new president, he was prepared to continue to serve for a period beyond September 1, 1979, to insure that it would be feasible for a new president to assume office at a convenient and practicable time. H e had assured the board of this commitment when he had announced his resignation. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Report of the General Policy Committee Mr. Howard, acting for Mrs. Shepherd, reported on the action of the General Policy Committee of Thursday, April 19, 1979. T h e committee considered a proposed institutional response to a discussion paper, "Student Access and Choice," prepared by the staff of the Board of Higher Education. T h e University statement, drafted by President Corbally and reviewed by the general officers and the trustees, was recommended unanimously by the committee. O n motion of Mr. Howard, the Board of Trustees approved the statement for submission to the executive director of the Board of Higher Education.