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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 13

The establishment of new institutions as a part of the general University plan would be under control. Also the new board of trustees, through a small expert staff, could undertake t h e professional work underlying the certifying and chartering of new private institutions of higher and professional education. A University of Illinois system would automatically replace all the revisions recommended in Alternative II of the Russell Report. Clearly Proposal IV calls for substantial educational, financial and administrative adjustments. These changes are feasible only if persons professionally concerned, state leaders and interested citizens and taxpayers believe it to be a move in the right direction. With or without such changes, the aim is, through better instruction, research and public service, to meet the needs of the people of Illinois. In this vast enterprise the critically important r61e of the private independent colleges and universities must also be recognized. As a nation, we face an economic, military and cultural crisis. We have need of our full ethical and spiritual resources. The total contribution of a few great states like Illinois may be decisive.

This report was received for record.

CONTRACT FOR REMODELING M E N ' S OLD GYMNASIUM (27) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Comptroller recommend the award of a contract for $16,869 to Clarence H. Siems, Urbana, t h e lowest bidder, for improvements in the Engine Annex as a part of the rehabilitation of the Men's Old Gymnasium. I concur and recommend t h a t the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute this contract.

On motion of Mr. Nickell, this contract was authorized as recommended.

CONTRACT FOR RADIOCARBON LABORATORY (28) On January 23, 1951, the Board of Trustees appropriated #135,000 for remodeling space in Davenport Hall to provide facilities for the Radiocarbon Laboratory. Bids received indicate t h a t the project will cost $142,000, so that an additional appropriation of $7,000 is necessary. T h e Director of the Physical Plant and the Comptroller recommend award of contracts to the lowest bidders as follows if an additional appropriation is made: General work — Kuhne-Simmons Company, Champaign $25 000 Plumbing, heating, and miscellaneous work — F. R. Inskip and Company, Champaign 19 247 Ventilating and air conditioning— R. H. Bishop Company, C h a m p a i g n . . . . 38 643 Electrical work — Leverenz Electric Company, Danville 12 800 I concur and recommend an additional appropriation of $7,000 and t h a t the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute these contracts.

On motion of Mrs. Watkins, this additional appropriation was made, the contracts were awarded and authority was given as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Fornof, Mr. Grange, Mr. Herrick, Mr. Hickman, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Megran, Mr. Nickell, Mrs. Watkins; no, none; absent, Mr. Stevenson.

CONTRACT FOR REMODELING IN DAVENPORT HALL (29) Bids have been received for the construction of two fireproof stair towers in the north and south ends of the west unit of Davenport Hall on a cost plus fixed fee basis: Add for Social Estimated Security, Add for Cost (not Insurance, Additional including Fixed Fee etc. Work Fee) Kuhne-Simmons Co., Champaign $12 400 9% 25% $50 975 E. N. DeAtley, Champaign 5000 10% 15% 50000 Funds are available in t h e Physical Plant budget for this contract. The Director of the Physical Plant and t h e Comptroller recommend the award of a contract to E. N. DeAtley, the lower bidder.