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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[October 3

that it was imperative that the integrity of the committee be insured by provision for representation from the major elements and constituencies within the University, not excluding some attention to those outside the institution. As to the latter, it was also pointed out that it is the trustees themselves who will provide die major "lay" involvement in the selection. At lengdi, on motion of Mr. Lenz, the trustees approved unanimously the following recommendations:

PROCEDURES — SELECTION OF A PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

The president of the Board of Trustees, following informal consultation with the trustees and others, presents the following recommended procedures to be followed in the selection of a president of the University to succeed President John E. Corbally, effective September 1, 1979:

Establishment of a Consultative Committee to Assist in the Selection of a President

By state statute, the Board of Trustees is directed to "elect a regent (president) who shall be charged with the general supervision of the educational facilities and interests of the University. Said regent shall be known as president of the University and his term of office shall be at the pleasure of the board of trustees." This is perhaps the most important single action expected of the governing body of the University. In fulfilling this responsibility the trustees will wish to have advice from the constituent elements of the University. Accordingly, a Consultative Committee to Assist in the Selection of a President is hereby established as follows: 1. Six faculty members, two from each campus, to be selected by the respective senates. 2. Three students, one from each campus — to be selected by students in such manner as each chancellor may recommend. 3. One faculty member-at-large, who shall chair the committee, 1 such faculty member to be selected by the University Senates Conference from among the entire faculty of the University. 4. Three members of the nonacademic staff, one from each campus — to be selected by the University Nonacademic Employees Advisory Committee. 5. Four administrative officers of the University, one from each campus and one from the genera] administration. T h e campus officers would be selected by the vice chancellors and deans at each campus in such manner as the chancellor may recommend. The general officer would be selected by the general officers. 6. Three members of the "academic/professional" staff (as defined by Art. I l l , Sec. l ( n ) of the General Rules of the University) — o n e from each campus, to be selected by the Professional Advisory Committee at each campus. 7. Two others — the president of the Alumni Association and the president of the University of Illinois Foundation. The board does not contemplate that there will be alternates or deputies for the members of the Consultative Committee; rather, that those who cannot serve will be replaced through the selection procedures specified. (Obviously, the board expects that all groups making nominations will select individuals with the widest possible acquaintance, professional and personal, in American higher education.)

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The committee will select its own secretary from its memhership.