Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1976 [PAGE 380]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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sor Maurice J. Eash, Professor of Education and of U r b a n Education Research. Dr. Riddle, who was present in the room, was asked to stand and be recognized. President Neal made clear that members of the Board had had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Riddle and to interview him prior to completion of the recommendation now presented to the Board. O n motion of Mr. Velasquez, Dr. Riddle was elected Chancellor by the following vote: Aye, Mr. H a h n , Mr. Howard, Mr. Lenz, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mrs. Shepherd, M r . Velasquez; no, none; absent, Mr. Forsyth, Governor Walker. Mr. Steven Szegho, student member of the Board from Chicago Circle, presented for the record the following resolution from himself and other students at Chicago Circle. Be It Resolved That: The students of the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle campus, through their representative to the Board of Trustees of that Institution wish to extend every welcome and courtesy to our new Chancellor. This is an opportune time to also express our gratitude and appreciation for those policies that have brought Circle from Navy Pier through the last ten years to our present position of eminence. This has been accomplished through the efforts of many hardworking, dedicated individuals contributing all their time and abilities to making this dream a reality. At this time of changing administrations we, the students, affirm our belief in these policies and people and, while looking to the future, we hope that the continuum of their vision will be maintained. President Corbally, taking note that this would be the last meeting of the Board at which Dr. Warren Cheston would appear as Chancellor, expressed his appreciation and that of the Board for Dr. Cheston's service to the University. In turn, Dr. Cheston expressed his gratitude to the Trustees and to the President and other officers for their cooperation and support in the four years of his service. SECRETARY'S REPORT T h e Secretary presented for record appointments to the faculty and changes of status made by the President; declinations and resignations; leaves of absence; and retirements. A copy of the report is filed with the Secretary. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Future Meetings President Neal called attention to the schedule of regular meetings for the next three months: September 17, Chicago Circle; October 15, Urb a n a ; November 19, Medical Center. He also announced that an executive session had been requested and would be convened to consider reports on pending litigation and acquisition of property.