Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1978
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224 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [March 23 MINUTES APPROVED The Secretary presented for approval the press proofs of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings of November 19 and December 15, 1976, copies of which had previously been sent to the Board. On motion of Mr. Livingston, these minutes were approved as printed on pages 117 to 173 inclusive. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President's Reports Announcement of Chancellor Peltason's Appointment as President of the American Council on Education President Corbally called attention to the recent public announcement of Chancellor Peltason's appointment to the presidency of the American Council on Education. He will assume the new duties effective September 1, 1977. The President expressed his personal appreciation of the outstanding service rendered by Mr. Peltason as Chancellor since 1967 and conveyed the University's support in his new position of national leadership. The Trustees expressed their appreciation of the recognition reflected in the appointment and of the Chancellor's distinguished service to the University. President Corbally reported briefly on the selection process now under way, leading to the appointment of a new Chancellor at Urbana. In accord with the Statutes, the Urbana Senate is developing the format for a committee to be selected by the Senate to advise the President in the appointment of a Chancellor. The committee will review the criteria and develop procedures. The President indicated that all involved will attempt to avoid an interim appointment, but that it is not possible to guarantee that a new Chancellor will be in office by September 1. Food for Century Three Program An encouraging level of support for this program has been indicated by the Governor, especially for the first two years. This is unusually significant in a year when state funds for capital development are quite limited. Proposed Revisions in Governing Board Statutes The General Assembly currently has under consideration two bills which would revise the state statutes pertaining to public university and community college governing boards. House Bill 319 provides student board members with full rights and privileges including the right to vote. Although Representative Dyer, its original sponsor, has dropped the bill, it has been picked up by Representatives Lucco and Stuffle. House Bill 679 (Dyer) clarifies that student members are to receive all rights and privileges except the right to vote. While this Board is
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