Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1970 [PAGE 27]

EXTRACTED TEXT FROM PAGE:

1968]

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

27

resident tuition or the $100 increase in nonresident tuition effective in the fall of 1969, as proposed by the staff of the Board of Higher Education. However, the recommendations that would establish, by formula, the tuition charges in 1971 are so far-reaching in their implications that they would seriously alter the traditional posture of the State and require careful analysis. The Board would request, therefore, that the formula approach be deferred for decision until 1969-70, at which time the economic and other factors involved can be taken into account and the consequences fully evaluated. At the same time, the status of junior college developments, and their relevance to the general questions involved, can be appraised to a degree not now possible. The recommendations having to do with teacher education scholarships, although not directly affecting the University, have much to commend them. It should be pointed out, however, that the extent to which the changes proposed would decrease flexibility, in relating student needs to the total resources available, ought to be carefully assessed. The University is in agreement with the other recommendation contained in the document submitted, that having to do with charging the same tuition rates for graduate-professional and undergraduate students with similar residential status. On motion of Mr. Clement, this resolution was adopted.

REPORT OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL ON HOUSE BILL 7 1 I

(47) The President of the Board reported the Order of the United States District Court concerning House Bill 711 which Order declared the Act (Chapter 144, Sec. 48.8, Illinois Revised Statutes) unconstitutional. The President of the University asked the Legal Counsel to present a legal analysis of the court decision and the legal implications insofar as they affect the University. Mr. Costello distributed a report and spoke to it. Following general discussion, on motion of Mr. Clement, the Trustees voted unanimously to receive and file the report of the Legal Counsel, and that no appeal of the case be taken. SECRETARY'S REPORT T h e Secretary presented for record the following lists: appointments to the faculty made by the President; resignations and declinations; leaves of absence, including a change in a leave of absence previously approved. A copy of the report is filed with the Secretary. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD President Swain called attention to the schedule of the next two meetings of the Board of Trustees: September 18, 1968, in Urbana, and October 16, 1968, at the Medical Center. On motion of M r . Clement, the Board voted to change the date of the November meeting from Wednesday, November 20, to Friday, November 22, 1968; the meeting to be held in Urbana. EXECUTIVE SESSION President Swain announced that an executive session had been requested and was being ordered for consideration of reports and recommendations relating to property acquisitions. On motion of Mr. Clement, the Board recessed for five minutes. W h e n the Board reconvened, the following reports and recommendations from the President of the University were presented and considered.

PURCHASE OF 3 0 9 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, URBANA

(48) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the University of Illinois Foundation purchase