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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Assessment for Commencement Activities

(10) In June 1982, the chancellor at Urbana-Champaign appointed a task force to develop plans for changes in campus commencement activities. Among the recommendations of the task force was a proposal that a fee be charged to all graduates to pay for an expanded and redesigned campus-level spring commencement ceremony, the publication of a commencement booklet listing the names of graduates, and the encouragement and support of recognition ceremonies held by colleges, schools, or constituent units thereof. To provide for the implementation of this recommendation for the May 1983 commencement at the Urbana-Champaign campus, the chancellor at UrbanaChampaign recommends that each student participating in those exercises be required to pay a $15 commencement activity charge. With the concurrence of the vice president for academic affairs and the acting vice president for business and finance, I recommend approval. I further recommend that effective with Fiscal Year 1984, the chancellor at each campus be authorized to develop procedures to assess each person completing degree requirements at that campus a fee of no more than $15, the proceeds from which when recovered through the appropriation process would be similarly used for expenses related to commencement and other events designed to recognize student achievement.

On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved. (Mr. Howard asked to be recorded as voting "no" on this recommendation.)

Application for Federal Assistance for 1983 Airport Improvement Program, Willard Airport

(11) The Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, and the Federal Aviation Administration have reported that the following projects at Willard Airport are being considered for funding in the Federal Fiscal Year 1983: 1 1. Correct existing storm drainage problems — $220,000. 2. Pavement overlay of T-hangar area, access road to the T-hangar area, and access road to Hangar No. 2 — $90,000. 3. Install airport perimeter fencing in north, west, and south airport quadrants — $112,000. The intent of the projects is to bring existing facilities within Federal Aviation Administration standards. The total costs are estimated to be $422,000. The Division of Aeronautics has asked the University to apply for federal assistance of $379,800, which is 90 percent of the eligible costs of the program. The balance (10 percent), which includes the University and State shares, will be borne by the Division of Aeronautics. The preparation of the application will require the assistance of an engineering consultant. The division has asked that the University identify a firm acceptable to it in order that the firm may be employed by the Division of Aeronautics with funds appropriated by FY 1983. The University is currently following the procedures set forth in the Illinois Department of Transportation manual, "Consultant Engineer Selection Procedures." The chancellor at Urbana-Champaign, with the concurrence of the acting vice president for business and finance, has recommended that the University submit an application for a Federal grant as requested for the projects described above. I concur. O n m o t i o n of D r . D o n o g h u e , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s approved.

1 Board of Trustee actions on July 29 and September 16, 1982, authorized the application for funds, the execution of a grant agreement, the resolution to accept the grant offer, the agency and participation agreement, and the construction contract for items 1 and 2. FY 1982 funds were not available for those items which have now been made a part of the FY 1983 request.