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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[January 20

EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Stone, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, and to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation against or on behalf of the University and to discuss the acquisition of real property." The motion was made by Mr. Hahn and approved unanimously.

Report on Current Administrative Searches

President Ikenberry reported briefly on the status of the search efforts now underway for a vice president for administration and a vice president for business and finance. In each case, the committees are developing short lists, beginning to schedule visits and interviews, and are expected to report to the president within die coming weeks.

Report on Settlement, Parker Matter

Mr. Costello, the university counsel, reported that the effort to obtain full recovery of the funds misappropriated in the Parker case is in its final stages and that full recovery will be made once the exchange of documents has been completed. A report of this nature will be presented at the regular board meeting in the course of the day.1 He indicated that if the process is completed without delay, it is anticipated that the University will have the recovered funds in hand within the next few days. There being no further business, Mr. Stone announced the executive session would be adjourned. The Board of Trustees' regular meeting reconvened at 9:05 a.m.

MINUTES APPROVED

The secretary presented for approval the press proofs of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings of September 16 and October 21, 1982, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. On motion of Mr. Howard, these minutes were approved.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Election of Officers President of the Board

Mr. Stone, inviting nominations for this office, stated that although he had found his service in this capacity to be very satisfying, he felt the need for reduced responsibility and made clear he was not a candidate for this office. Thereupon, Mrs. Shepherd nominated Mr. Forsyth and Mr. Madden moved that the nominations be closed. By unanimous vote, Mr.

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See page 122 of these minutes.