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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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MINUTES APPROVED

The secretary presented for approval the press proof of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting of June 11, 1987, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. On motion of Mr. Logan, these minutes were approved.

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from the campus senates and from the University Senates Conference.1

Report on Current Fiscal Situation

President Ikenberry reviewed the budget reductions required by gubernatorial action and the "level" appropriation left to the governor by the General Assembly. He reported on steps taken, the sacrifices made by faculty, staff, and students. He said that if no tuition increases were approved, it would be necessary to make additional budget reductions. Every effort will be made to seek restoration of funds in the fall session of the General Assembly, but without any clear sign of the likelihood of success. The question has risen as to whether the tuition increase to be recommended at the current meeting is a "surcharge" or a permanent increase. He regarded the recommendation as presented, "in the spirit" of a surcharge, but warned one could not assume there would be any restoration of funds taken from the base budget. Therefore, no explicit commitment can be made. With regard to the annual request for capital and operating funds for Fiscal Year 1989, the president said the funds requested reflect an honest evaluation of the needs of the University in the present situation, further accentuated by the reduction in the budget and in the retirement system funds. With those caveats, the document represents a balanced and typical request.

REGULAR AGENDA

The board considered the following reports and recommendations from the president of the University.

Continuation of Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1988

(1) In June 1987, the Board of Trustees approved the continuation of the Fiscal Year 1987 budget into Fiscal Year 1988 until such time as the University appropriation process was completed and could be translated into detailed budget recommendations. Due to the delay in final action on the appropriation, detailed budget recommendations could not be completed for presentation at this meeting of the board. Recommendations for academic and administrative appointments (beginning on August 21, 1987, at Urbana-Champaign and on September 1, 1987, at Chicago)

1 University Senates Conference: Edward A. Lichter, professor of medicine, Chicago campus; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Richard P. Jerrard, professor of mathematics; Chicago campus Senate istanley K. Shapiro, professor of biological sciences.