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W e believe that the chancellorship organization of the University of Illinois fully meets this definition. 2. T h e meaning of "typology" remains to be defined — and, more importantly, the policy governing application of "typology" as a criterion for assignment of governance remains to be analyzed and justified in specific terms. Obviously, a new campus should be aligned with the objectives and capabilities of the University system of which it is a part. We consider that the Springfield campus not only would be in harmony with the objectives and capabilities of the University of Illinois but that the University system at this time is uniquely qualified for the task of developing the kind of educational institution the people of Illinois should have in their State capital. 3. Dr. Glenny refers to a "balance of systems." This phrase also requires definition and, once defined, a rationale for its application. If the basis for balance is enrollments, or budgets, or number of campuses, some analysis must be made of true comparability. We believe, for example, that emphasis upon upper division and graduate work in the fundamental fields of learning and high level professional education (with research and public service functions related to these fields) is the key identifying characteristic of the University of Illinois. Costs will vary by levels, and enrollments must be viewed in relationship to mission. The Medical Center campus of the University of Illinois is small compared to the other campuses and its costs are related to its unique w o r k ; yet, it is most appropriately a part of the University of Illinois system. We believe that the Springfield campus, with its location in the State capital, merits program planning which includes but looks beyond the needs of junior college transfer students and has educational meaning for the State as a whole. Further, the people of Illinois are entitled to know whether the University of Illinois is to be used in the program of expansion of new campuses — as has been done in California, Wisconsin, New York, North Carolina, and Missouri — or whether the University is to be excluded from this use of its capabilities because of an arbitrary and educationally irrelevant concept of "balance of systems." The controlling concern should be how the public interest, especially the educational needs of Illinois youth, can best be served. We believe that the prompt and efficient development of a campus of high quality, as a part of the University of Illinois system, is in the interest of the State, the students, the community of Springfield, and the people of Illinois. A further comment on W h y the University of Illinois in Springfield? By President David D. Henry Quality institutions of higher education are built upon wise and insightful planning, capable administration, academic prestige, and professional resources needed to accomplish goals. The University of Illinois has had a long and meaningful relationship to higher education in the Springfield area. Since 1937 credit courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, (including a Master's Program in Public Administration), as well as noncredit courses, short courses, conferences, institutes, training programs, and special classes for federal and state employees, have been offered in Springfield. In 1941 a field representative of the Division of University Extension was assigned to the Springfield area and in 1947 a resident field representative was assigned to Springfield. In 1966-67 the University offered instructional work to 1,400 residents in a variety of courses. An additional 1,248 were enrolled in specialized programs. Over the years, the University has participated in studies of the needs of education, especially higher education, in the Springfield area. It has loaned the services of faculty and administrative staff to compile data which now have been analyzed and interpreted in preparation of the University's plan for an institution in Springfield. The Plan. When the Committee assigned by the Board of Higher Education to make recommendations on site, program, and governance held hearings October 16, 1967, the University of Illinois presented a specific and detailed plan for