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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Few persons have served the University in academic and administrative positions for as long or with such dedication as Charles E. Flynn. For more than thirtyeight years, his energy and professional talents have been committed to this institution in several capacities. A major portion of his service has been in the interpretation of the University to the people of the State and the nation. As a professional in this field, he never spared his time and energy travelling thousands of miles within and outside the State, speaking and writing, and making friends for the University. His colleagues in the public information field have recognized his professionalism with positions of leadership in their organizations, including the Chairmanship of the Council on University Relations of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. Of special value to the University has been Charles Flynn's service as liaison officer for the President of the University with the boards of the Alumni Association, the University Foundation, and the Athletic Association. His wide acquaintance among friends of the University and the high regard in which he was held by them enabled him to work effectively to maintain a smooth relationship in many potentially difficult and trying situations. However, his professionalism, ability, and hard work do not adequately describe the impact Charles Flynn has made when he has represented this University to the people. His audiences sense, and the Trustees know well, that throughout his service runs a quality born of love for the University and an unshakable belief in its position as one of America's premier institutions of higher education. It is for this sincerity and devotion as well as his professional talents and dedication that the Board of Trustees now expresses to Charles E. Flynn its profound appreciation and respect.

REPORT OF THE GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEE

Mrs. Shepherd, acting for Mr. Lenz who was temporarily absent, presented and moved adoption of the following report and recommendation of the General Policy Committee:

The General Policy Committee has had under consideration a proposal dealing with the use of neutral gender language. On July 15, 1975, and on January 20, 1976, the committee discussed this subject and now presents the following resolution for the consideration of the Board: The General Policy Committee recommends that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois endeavor to eliminate in official communications language employing or suggesting the exclusive use of the male or female gender. We further recommend that the appropriate bodies on each campus give serious consideration to the use of neutral gender language in future official publications and communications. (The committee resolution was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Howard, Mr. Lenz, Mrs. Shepherd; nay, Mrs. Rader; absent, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Neal.)

The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Conlon, Mr. Summers, Mr. Szegho; no, none. The report was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Shepherd; no, Mrs. Rader; absent, Mr. Lenz, Mr. Velasquez, Governor Walker. Mr. Livingston asked to be recorded as not voting.