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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1964
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1964] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 1045 debate. Mr. Oliver's expression raises questions as to whether he has complied with the expectations for professional responsibility. Some, outside the University community, do not understand that academic freedom and its corollary, academic responsibility, have evolved for the protection of both the student and the teacher, and are essential to the search for truth. When, as in the case of Mr. Oliver's article, massive public reaction occurs there is a tendency for those not familiar with the concepts of academic freedom, and the reasons for its existence, to formulate judgments based on issues and standards which do not apply in the academic environment. I would make clear, however, that observance of professional standards is expected, but by custom this is a matter for professionals to consider. Earlier I indicated that there was nothing concerning Mr. Oliver's statement before me as President. Under the procedures of the University, there is still nothing before me. However, I plan to ask the Urbana Senate Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure to review the situation and give me their advice. MOTION OF MRS. FRANCES B. WATKINS, MEMBER OF THE B O A R D I move that the Board endorse the President's statement. It makes three points clear: 1. Mr. Oliver did not speak for the University, its faculty, the administration, or this Board; 2. The University strongly supports the principles of academic freedom and established procedures which require that no action be taken without an opportunity for prior faculty consultation; 3. That the administration and the Board are now seeking faculty advice. This motion was unanimously adopted. MINUTES APPROVED The Secretary presented the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 19, 1963, press proof copies of which have previously been sent to the Trustees. On motion of Mr. Johnston, these minutes were approved as printed on pages 531 to 676, inclusive. APRIL BOARD MEETING On motion of Mr. Swain, the Board voted to hold the April meeting at the Chicago Undergraduate Division at Navy Pier on Wednesday, April 15, 1964. RECESS On motion of Mr. Pogue, the Board recessed to await a report from Chicago on the bids on the Housing Revenue Bonds to finance construction of the Graduate Residence Halls. When the Board reconvened, the same members of the Board, officers of the University, and officers of the Board were present as recorded in the beginning of these minutes.
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