Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1984
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1984] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 443 Acquisition of the Property at 2020 West Ogden, Chicago This property, meant to be an "incubator facility" in the high technology efTort in which the University has cooperated widi the State, has not been purchased as yet. Widely varying appraisals have resulted in the reluctance of State officers to pursue the purchase at this time. President Ikenberry stated that from the beginning he has viewed the matter as one primarily of service to die State, somewhat less than a first priority of the University itself. This is especially true of a new building whose acquisition might conflict with the University's regular building program. There being no further business, Mr. Forsydi announced the executive session would be adjourned. The Board of Trustees regular meeting reconvened at 9:15 a.m. MINUTES APPROVED The secretary presented for approval the press proofs of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings of September 15 and October 20, 1983, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. On motion of Mr. Stone, these minutes were approved. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Election of Officers President of Board Mr. Forsyth called for nominations for president of the board. Mr. Howard nominated Mr. Forsyth. The nominations were closed, and, by unanimous ballot, Mr. Forsyth was reelected president of the board to serve until the next annual meeting of the board or until his successor shall have been elected. Mr. Forsytli indicated he would consult with the trustees and would be prepared to announce committee assignments for die coming year at the February meeting. Executive Committee Mr. Forsyth then asked for nominations for the Executive Committee. Mrs. Shepherd nominated Mr. Hahn and Mr. Logan to serve as members of the Executive Committee, with the president of the board as chairman, ex officio. The nominations were closed. By unanimous vote, Mr. Hahn and Mr. Logan were elected members of the Executive Committee to serve until the next annual meeting of the board or until their successors shall have been elected. Secretary, Comptroller, and University Counsel of the Board In accord with the Bylaws of die board, the president of the University had conveyed his advice to the board that the three incumbents be reelected: Earl W. Porter, secretary of the board; Craig S. Bazzani, comptroller of the board; and James J. Costello, university counsel. Dr. Don-
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