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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 10

EXECUTIVE SESSION President Howard, referring to Section T w o of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold a n executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation, the acquisition of real property, and to discuss campus security." T h e motion was m a d e by M r . Forsyth and approved unanimously.

I.

At the first executive session, the attendance was limited to the trustees, the president of the University, a n d the secretary. Report, Search Committee to Assist the President in the Selection of a Chancellor, Urbana At the president's request, Professor Richard L. Schacht, chairman of the committee, reviewed, in detail its work, presented a panel of names of those being recommended to the president, and discussed their background and qualifications. President Ikenberry expressed his view that the list was a good one and that he was prepared to pursue arrangements for interviews and further consideration of each of the individuals submitted. H e commented that he had discussed with the committee the need now to include one or two internal candidates, to insure that highly regarded individuals within the University not be overlooked and to provide additional options in the selection process. T h e trustees reviewed with Professor Schacht in detail the procedures followed by the committee, the attention given to minorities and women, and several trustees emphasized the view that it would be important to consider suitable persons from within the University in addition to those now proposed. Professor Schacht said that the committee was continuing to work seriously on this matter and regarded the list now presented as not finished but preliminary to further investigation. T h e president will proceed vigorously with the review process and will keep the board informed as to arrangements for interviews and further discussion.

II.

At a second executive session, the attendance included trustees, officers of the board, and general University officers. Zavodny vs. McGuire, et al. (1) The university counsel has recommended that the board authorize the payment of $300,000 to the plaintiff in full settlement of the above-entitled lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged negligence resulting from the removal of a tumor which caused nerve damage and loss of use of his arm. This claim falls under the University's policy with Beacon Insurance Company. I concur. O n motion of Mrs. Shepherd, this recommendation was approved.