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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[June 12

Delegation of Authority to Acquire Real Estate, Urbana (2) The University has authorized an agent to obtain options on several properties in Urbana. The options, which are in the name of the agent, may be assigned to the University upon its direction. The properties involved can be used in an exchange involving several properties which will result in the acquisition of land by the University within the approved boundary of the campus (e.g., the area of the north campus master plan). This may also affect settlement of some of the properties which are now under condemnation proceedings. The exchanges contemplated are complex and may involve three or four property transactions. One property on which an option has been obtained, 505 South Busey, Urbana, is not within the area of the approved boundary of the campus but it is desired by the owner of the property that the University seek to acquire it. The action of the Board of Trustees on May 8, 1986, authorized the president or his designee to acquire real estate within the approved campus boundary. It is now requested that this delegation of authority be extended to include the exercise of an option agreement for the property at 505 South Busey, and others that could be identified in a multiple exchange, provided that the exercise of the option would result in the acquisition of property by the University both within the approved boundary of the campus and within University appraisals, and furthermore, would be subject either to the availability of funds or property for exchange. Accordingly, it is recommended that the president or his designee be authorized to acquire property within the limitations described.* O n motion of M r . Madden, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Day, Mr. Forsyth, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. H a h n , M r . Logan, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Smith; no, none; absent, Mr. Howard, Governor Thompson. ( T h e student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Becker, Mr. L a m m ; no, none.) Information Concerning Appointments President Ikenberry reviewed a number of pending personnel actions, including the culmination of searches for senior officers, some of which are on the agenda of the current meeting. H e asked Chancellor Langenberg to review the reorganization of the senior academic administration at the Chicago campus. Dr. Langenberg emphasized the significance of the recommendation before the board at the present meeting, i.e., the consolidation of academic affairs functions and establishment of an executive vice chancellorship. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS There being n o further business, the executive session was adjourned for meetings of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds and the Committee on Academic Affairs.2

A report of property acquired under these conditions will be made to the Board of Trsutees. ' In the Committee on Academic Affairs, Vice President Weir and staff presented a general review of the Fiscal Year 1988 budget request for support of new programs. The procedures for developing such a budget request were reviewed as were the several broad areas into which new program requests fall. A total request in excess of $17 million is anticipated for this purpose. (Documents and other information concerning this presentation are hied with the secretary of the board for record.) Again, it was made clear that the trustees will have the opportunity to review tuition recommendations as early as possible in the budget process. Such a review should be possible as soon as the Illinois Board of Higher Education has made its analysis, with particular reference to the Higher Education Index. Until that point, alla budget requests are based on a theoretical assumption of "zero recommendations" concerning tuition.

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