| |
| |
Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1980
This is a reduced-resolution page image for fast online browsing.
EXTRACTED TEXT FROM PAGE:
292 BOARD OF TRUSTEES hundreds of eminent, distinguished scholars and is the home of many top-ranked departments and colleges of the University. Indeed, whether in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Rockford, or Peoria, or in any one of the 102 counties in Illinois, the reality is that the University of Illinois belongs to all the people of this state. We intend to respond to our calling as scholars; and to d o so in the land grant tradition to advance Illinois and its people. T h a n k you again for this great honor; for this considerable challenge; and for this generous commitment of trust. I accept the responsibility of leadership and pledge to you my dedication to advance the interests of the University and those it serves. OTHER COMMENTS President Corbally spoke briefly, giving special emphasis to the fact that a former president, an incumbent and a future president all were in attendance, expressing his own feeling of honor in the position. H e repeated w h a t he often h a d said, that the University of Illinois presidency was the greatest presidency of a public university in the U n i t e d States. President Emeritus H e n r y expressed his appreciation at being in attendance, emphasizing the notable record of stability in the presidential office of the University over its 110 years of history. Both Drs. Corbally a n d H e n r y emphasized the potential for success reflected in Dr. Ikenberry's personal qualities and in his record of achievement. O n motion of Dr. Donoghue, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. EARL W. PORTER WILLIAM D. F O R S Y T H , JR. Secretary President
| |
