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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 17

EXECUTIVE SESSION President Forsyth, referring to Section T w o 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." T h e motion was made by Miss Forsyth and approved unanimously. Report on Vice Presidential Searches Vice President Weir, at President Ikenberry's request, reported briefly on the status of these searches. In the case of the vice president for business and finance, the search is moving well, with the probability that a recommendation will be presented to the trustees in April. In the case of the vice president for administration, the search is moving more slowly; there may be a recommendation in July. Implications of the Governor's 1984 Budget (without Increased Revenue) President Ikenberry spoke briefly on the severity of the situation if the governor's present budget recommendation prevails, a budget developed on the assumption that there will be no increase in taxes. T h e recommended allocation of such a budget by the Board of Higher Education has not been announced publicly, but the obvious implications are serious: no salary increases; perhaps a $500 tuition increase; and staff reductions within the University of Illinois of 800-1,000 employees. T h e effect on morale would be devastating. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED FOR MEETING OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mr. Forsyth announced that the executive session would be adjourned for a meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. T h e Board of Trustees' regular meeting reconvened at 11:20 a.m. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from the campus senates and from the University Senates Conference. 1 H e also introduced the president of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, Dr. George Kottemann of Peoria. President's Report President Ikenberry presented a report on selected topics of current interest, copies of which were distributed at the meeting. A copy was filed with the secretary of the board.

1 University Senates Conference: Pierson Van Allen, professor of anatomy, Health Sciences Center, and Paul A. Reichelt, associate professor of general nursing, Health Sciences Center; Chicago campus Senates: Irving F. Miller, dean ol the Graduate College and associate vice chancellor. University Center; Urbana-Champajgn Senate Council: Barclay G. Jones, professor of mechanical engineering in mechanical and industrial engineering.