Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1988
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1988] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 533 Report on Discussions with the Department of Mental Health President Ikenberry reported on discussions with the Illinois Department of Mental Health with regard to the University's acquisition of two smaller agencies, the Institute for Juvenile Research and the Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities. (Discussions also are continuing with regard to a larger mental health agency, the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute.) The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has raised questions regarding the transfer of employees to the University of Illinois, essentially suggesting that the University accept as a unionized group transfer employees whom the University would define as "academic professionals." The suggestion seems irreconcilable with the University's policies and procedures. The trustees will be kept informed of continuing discussions. Report on Various Matters Regarding Employment President Ikenberry is discussing with the University Senates Conference the best means of making a permanent appointment to the vice presidency for academic affairs, an appointment he is desirous of making from within the University. Chancellor Weir reported the resignations of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the dean of the College of Agriculture, each to accept higher positions at other institutions. Further pursuit of a strong candidate for the deanship of the College of Engineering is underway. Chancellor Langenberg reported that there may be legal action with regard to a less-than-favorable evaluation by a faculty review body of the deanship of the College of Nursing. Amvets Nursing Home, Chicago Vice President Bazzani reported briefly that discussions continue with the Amvets organization of means by which the University may assist in the establishment by Amvets of a "teaching-nursing home" in the vicinity of the Chicago campus. Assistance would include help in the acquisition of land, in the selection of an architect, and assistance in program development. The project is of interest educationally to the University because of its relationship to programs in geriatrics. Hospital Issues President Ikenberry distributed correspondence with George Dunne, president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, indicating limited progress in the development of integrated programs between Cook County Hospital and the University of Illinois Hospital. The question was raised as to unpaid fees due the University for cardiac surgery services to Cook County. The general view of the board was that this subject be handled with tact and perspective in view of larger issues in-
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