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qualities we require, but he is with us now and can begin immediately to refine and build a fresh agenda. We have a great deal of unfinished business and must begin now to regain the momentum essential if the Urbana campus is to flourish. On behalf of the members of the campus community, I send a special thanks to Professor Richard Schacht and the members of the search committee.1 The search process could well serve as a model for universities of our stature; and the style with which the committee conducted its interaction with talented individuals both on and off campus reflects well on the University. I deeply appreciate the committee's help. As chancellor, Dr. Weir will take over his duties during one of the most challenging times in our history. He will have my full and complete support and, I believe, the support and best wishes of every member of the University community. O n motion of Mr. Logan, this recommendation was approved. (Trustee Ralph H a h n , who was unable to be present, asked that he be recorded in favor of this recommendation.) Chancellor Weir expressed his deep appreciation for the action of the president and the board; his excitement at the opportunity to serve; and his deep interest in the forthcoming agenda of the campus and of the University. (A short recess was then held to permit a press conference.) T h e Board of Trustees reconvened in regular session at 10:50 a.m. following a meeting of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds. MINUTES APPROVED T h e secretary presented for approval the press proof of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting of January 7, 1988, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. O n motion of Miss Smith, these minutes were approved. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from campus senates and from die University Senate Conference. 2 Interim Guidelines and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest Policies President Ikenberry had distributed in advance of the meeting a document, prepared under the direction of Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Resek, entitled "Interim Guidelines and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest Policies." He noted the need for such a document now in the light of the changing environment within which the University

1 Members of the Search Committee to Assist the President in the Selection of a Chancellor: Richard Schacht, professor of philosophy, chair; Gerald Brighton, professor of accountancy; Sonia Carringer, assistant director, Campus Honors Program; Nancy Cole, dean of the College of Education; James Dengate, associate professor of classics; Marianne Ferber,( professor of economics; Robert Gramly, graduate student in business administration; David Knight, professor of theatre; Marcia Miller, administrative aide, National Center for Supercomputing Applications; Melanie Murphy, senior in communications; John Nowalt, professor of law; Wesley Seitz, professor of agricultural economics; Ralph Simmons, professor of physics; Robert Spitze, professor of agricultural economics. 1 University Senates Conference: Frank Tachau, professor of political science, Chicago campus; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Richard P. Jerrard, professor of mathematics; Chicago campus Senate: Stanley K. Shapiro, professor of biological sciences.

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