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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 15

FACULTY QUARTERS IN THE 1LLINI U N I O N BUILDING (18) A recommendation for authorization to assign space in the new "Illini Union Building" for faculty quarters under either a lease arrangement with the present University Club or a fee to be assessed members of the faculty for the use of the building, or both. It is contemplated that members of the faculty, whether or not they are members of the University Club, will be invited to pay the same fee as will be charged students for the use of the building in general. This will entitle them to the use of the general lounge and other general facilities. It is further contemplated that about 7,000 square feet of space will be assigned exclusively as faculty quarters. F o r the use of this space members of the faculty will be required to pay additional fees either directly to the University or through membership in the present University Club if this organization is interested in leasing the quarters from the University. Specific negotiations with the University Club relative to this are pending. Action on this matter was deferred. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO BUILDING PROJECTS (19) During the next two or three months various documents will need to be executed relative to the University's applications to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public W o r k s for funds to aid in the construction of various buildings. I therefore recommend that the officers of the Board be authorized to perform in the name of the Board of Trustees all acts which may be necessary in the consummation of these projects and to execute any and all legal documents which may be required. O n m o t i o n of D r . M e y e r , t h i s a u t h o r i t y w a s g r a n t e d a s mended. recom-

ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DORMITORY FOR MEN STUDENTS (20) In the event a formal offer is received from the United States of America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public W o r k s to aid in financing the construction of a dormitory for men students, application for which aid is pending under P.W.A. Project, Docket No. 111. 1961, this application having been made pursuant to authorization of the Board of Trustees, I recommend that such offer be accepted and that the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute a certification of such acceptance by the Board of Trustees. This action is being recommended in case it is not possible to assemble a quorum of the Board at the time such an offer may be received. While a formal resolution of acceptance will have to be adopted at a meeting held subsequent to the receipt of the offer, the action of today's meeting may be acceptable to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public W o r k s as tentative acceptance to be ratified by a formal resolution later.

On motion of Dr. Meyer, this offer was accepted and the Secretary was authorized to issue the necessary certification as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Karraker, Dr. Meyer.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CLASSROOM BUILDING AND FOR ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY AND HOSPITAL (21) In the event that a formal offer is received from the United States of America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public W o r k s to aid in the financing of a building to replace University Hall, an addition to the Library, and an addition to the McKinley Hospital, pursuant to application made by the University for such aid and known as P.W.A. Project, Docket No. 111. 1962, I recommend that the same be accepted and that the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute a certificate to that effect. This action is being recommended because of the possibility that such an offer may be received subsequent to this meeting and at a time when it will not