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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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to present his recommendations, which he has done under the date of July 7th, and which are as follows: 1. T h a t the Board of Trustees recommend to the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association that the By-Laws of the Association be at once amended so as to provide that the Director of Athletics shall not, after the effective date of such amendment, be a member of the Board of Directors. Comment: T h e Director would then have a relation to the Board of Directors substantially analogous to that of the President of the University to the Board of Trustees. 2. T h a t Director Wendell S. Wilson be reappointed ( a ) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for one year only, from September i, 1941, at his present salary as Director, but on leave of absence subject to call by the President of the University for the performance of such duties as may be assigned to him, at the end of which period his services as Director shall terminate, this appointment to be subject to all provisions of the University of Illinois Statutes; and ( b ) Associate Professor of Physical Education for Men for one year only, from September 1, 1041, at his present salary as Associate Professor, but 011 leave of absence subject to call by the President of the University for the performance of such duties as may be assigned him, provided that he resigns as Associate Professor effective August 31, 1042, this appointment also to be subject to all provisions of the University of Illinois Statutes. 3. T h a t Coach Robert C. Zuppke be reappointed for next year on condition that he retire and become Coach and Professor Emeritus at or before age 65, with the right to enjoy the benefits of the University retirement system then in force as the same may be applicable to full professors; it is agreed that Mr. Zuppke and the President of the University will confer sometime after February 1, but prior to March 1, 1042, and if it shall then appear to the satisfaction of both that because of circumstances and conditions then existing retirement would be advisable, Mr. Zuppke may retire as of September 1, 1942, with the right to enjoy the benefits of the University retirement system then in force as the same may apply to full professors. Your Committee recommends action by the Board of Trustees as follows: 1. T h a t Director Wendell S. Wilson be reappointed ( a ) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for one year only, from September I, 1041, at his present salary as Director, but on leave of absence subject to call by the President of the University for the performance of such duties as may be assigned him, at the end of which period his services as Director shall terminate, this appointment to be subject to all provisions of the University of Illinois Statutes; and (b) Associate Professor of Physical Education for Men for one year only, from September 1, 1941, at his present salary as Associate Professor, but on leave of absence subject to call by the President of the University for the performance of such duties as may be assigned him, provided that he resigns as Associate Professor effective August 31, 1942, this appointment also to be subject to all provisions of the University of Illinos Statutes. 2. T h a t Coach Robert C. Zuppke be reappointed for next year with the understanding that at a suitable date not later than March 1st, 1942, he confer with the Acting Athletic Director, the President of the University, and the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association with reference to his future employment or retirement, and that the Board of Trustees then take such action as may appear in the best interest of harmony, efficiency, and the good of the University. 3. That future alumni members of the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association shall not all be representatives of one sport, and that the Athletic Director shall not be a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association. 4. T h a t consideration be given to again placing the School of Physical Education under the Athletic Director to the end that there should be a close and understanding cooperation, that the Athletic Director and major coaches shall actively teach in the School of Physical Education, including summer