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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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recommendation will require an amendment to The General Rules cerning University Organization and Procedure.) University Budget for Fiscal 1981

T h e president noted the uncertainty of the federal budget and discussion with regard to it now underway in Washington. H e commented that some reconciliation between the two Houses of Congress and the President's recommendations would be necessary but that reductions in federal support were expected for student aid, grants and loans and possibly some attempt at rescissions in programs supported in the current fiscal year, for example, funds for renovation of facilities for the handicapped, graduate fellowships, federal revenue sharing and other items. Resolution with Regard to Iranian Students, Illinois House of Representatives T h e president reported on the matter of a resolution now pending (later approved) in the Illinois House of Representatives, stating the view of the House that "beginning in the summer of 1980 and thereafter until the American hostages are released, all Illinois State Colleges and Universities shall not enroll Iranian students . . ." T h e president read the statement he had made on this matter on April 10, 1980: I have seen the resolution and I understand fully the frustration that underlies it. Many of our Iranian students are equally frustrated. We must continue to deal with the current tense situation with prudence. All of our international students share certain basic legal responsibilities and rights and we will continue to enforce both. Mr. Grady presented a motion in support of the president in the position taken and the motion was approved without dissent. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS At the request of President Forsyth, three trustees, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Hahn, and Mr. Lenz, who had attended the recent annual meeting of the Association of Governing Boards, reported briefly on the meetings and their content. Among the points raised was one emphasized by Mrs. Shepherd, the desirability of the trustees being more fully informed of the extent of our federal relationships and the means by which the University monitors pending legislation and federal regulations. T h e subject will be made a part of a forthcoming meeting of the General Policy Committee. REGULAR AGENDA The board considered the following reports and recommendations from the president of the University. By consensus the board agreed that one vote would be taken and considered the vote on each of the next eight items. T h e recommendations were individually discussed but acted upon at one time.