Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1988 [PAGE 515]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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It constitutes a serious difference of view between the University and the insurance company as to the amount of coverage provided by the policy. U n d e r discussion is a resolution of the matter prior to trial. Counsel will seek board advice or action soon if such a resolution is feasible. Discussions with the Illinois Department of Mental Health T h e president and Mr. Legon reported again on discussions with the Department of Mental Health concerning the acquisition of various instrumentalities now under the aegis of the department, i.e., the Institute for Juvenile Research, die Institute for die Study of Developmental Disabilities, and the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute. An agreement is now being drafted which, if satisfactory to the University, will need Board of Trustees' endorsement. There are important questions with regard to the present budgets of these agencies; with regard to the nature of a "primary affiliation agreement" if one is to be agreed u p o n ; and other matters. T h e essence of the University's interest lies in the professional opportunities the acquisitions could have for the Department of Psychiatry at the Chicago campus. (This subject required more discussion than time permitted. Accordingly, an executive session was held after the luncheon meeting for that purpose. T h e record presented here is from bodi sessions.) I t was m a d e clear m a t I S P I in particular is an educational institution, one die Department of Mental Health may not be well equipped to administer. If a primary affiliation agreement were developed, it would constitute a mechanism by which the University would control professionally the entirety of the operation, i.e., control of the practice of psychiatry widiin die institute. President Ikenberry reminded the trustees that discussions are in an early stage and that there is no assurance that an agreement will be developed. T h e board will be kept informed and M r . Legon was directed to prepare a package of materials to provide additional information. Land Acquisition, Chicago At the request of die president, Chancellor Langenberg reported that further discussions with property owners and others indicate new and accelerating opportunities. An area near the Physical Education Building is likely to be acquired by the end of the current month. Anotiier south of Roosevelt Road may be worth pursuing and its acquisition may extend the current southern border. J. Frederick Green, associate vice president for capital programs, reported that events were moving quickly and that his office would be putting togedier an overall report as soon as possible. T h e r e is also the need to discuss with the City of Chicago a number of important matters, e.g., vacation of streets and alleys, etc.