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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1974 Version B
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472 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [March 20 (1) On July 18, 1973, the Trustees Distinguished Service Medallion was created to recognize those individuals whose contributions to the growth and development of the University of Illinois, through extraordinary service or significant benefaction, have been of unusual significance. In accordance with the terms of the establishment of the award, a Distinguished Service Medallion Committee, consisting of five trustees, was appointed by the President of the Board to receive nominations, formulate rules of procedure, and make recommendations to the Board. The Committee now recommends as the first recipients of the Trustees Distinguished Service Medallion the following individuals: 1. Miss Miriam A. Shelden, who served the University in many capacities for 26 years, leaving the University's active service in 1973 as Dean of Student Personnel and Associate Chancellor for Affirmative Action at Urbana — the award to be conferred on the occasion of Commencement at the UrbanaChampaign campus, May 19, 1974. 2. Dr. David D. Henry, who retired as President of the University in 1971 after serving in that capacity for 16 years — the award to be conferred on the occasion of Commencement at the Chicago Circle campus on June 9, 1974. 3. Mr. Harold E. (Red) Grange, former Trustee, legendary figure in Illinois football, sports announcer, and businessman — the award to be conferred on the occasion of the Illinois-Michigan State football game on October 19, 1974. Presented by the Committee for the Trustees Distinguished Service Medallion Award: Timothy W. Swain, Chairman William D. Forsyth, Jr. George W. Howard III Ralph C. Hahn Jane Hayes Rader On motion of Mr. Swain, these recommendations were adopted unanimously. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S REPORTS T h e Board considered the following reports and recommendations from the President of the University. President Corbally presented a report on selected topics of current interest, copies of which were distributed at the meeting, and a copy was filed with the Secretary of the Board. Report and Recommendation Concerning the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1975 (2) In June, 1973, the Board of Trustees approved an operating budget request for fiscal year 1975 for the University of Illinois which sought increased funds for 1975 in the amount of $22.8 million over appropriations for 1974. In brief, this increase provided $12.8 million to support the increased costs of ongoing University programs and activities; $6.1 million to continue the program of expanded enrollments in the health professions; and $3.9 million to begin to deal with accumulated deficiencies primarily in operation and maintenance of the physical plant, library acquisitions, and equipment replacement. In December, 1973, the Illinois Board of Higher Education recommended that the University of Illinois receive increased funds in the amount of $16.7 million for fiscal year 1975. The IBHE further recommended that $1.5 million of this increase be secured through a 6 per cent increase in tuition. In addition, the IBHE recommended that another $1.9 million be secured for new purposes through the process of reallocation of funds. If the reallocated funds are considered as "real new money," the IBHE recommendation differed from the University's request by $4.2 million. After a careful analysis of this difference and of its effect upon the University, this Board in December, 1973, approved an increase in tuition of 12 per cent. This action was in keeping with IBHE policy that tuition not exceed one-third of
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