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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1978
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332 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [July 20 MINUTES APPROVED The secretary presented for approval the'press proofs of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting of March 23, 1977, copies of which had previously been sent to the board. On motion of Mr. Forsyth, these minutes were approved as printed on pages 223 to 245 inclusive. RECOGNITION OF NEW STUDENT TRUSTEES President Howard recognized and presented two of the three new nonvoting student trustees, who will serve from July 1, 1977, through June 30, 1978. Present were Miss Cathy Conlon, nursing student from the Medical Center campus, and Mr. Cornele Overstreet, law student from the Urbana campus. Miss Gretchen Winter, from Chicago Circle, was unable to attend. Mr. Howard spoke briefly on the opportunities and responsibilities of student trustees and welcomed Miss Conlon and Mr. Overstreet to service on the board. PRESENTATION, RESOLUTIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT ELDON JOHNSON AND CHANCELLOR JACK PELTASON President Howard presented the following resolutions of tribute and appreciation from the Board of Trustees: Eldon L. Johnson For eleven years as vice president of the University, Eldon L. Johnson has enhanced the reputation of this institution as a center of higher education for the people of this state and a valued resource for newly formed universities in undeveloped countries of the world. When he arrived at the University in 1966, he had already served in important administrative posts at the University of Oregon, as president of the University of New Hampshire, and as president of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. He had also served, and still serves, as member and consultant for African universities to the Overseas Liaison Committee of the American Council on Education. To his first responsibilities here, for University relationships with the federal government and continuing education and public service, were later added those as the chief academic officer of the University. His scholarly abilities and judgment have made him a valued adviser to other educational administrators, here and abroad, especially those with responsibility for the development of new institutions in Africa. The University, the American Council on Education, and the United States Agency for International Development have benefited from his skillful and diplomatic representation. At home, his experience has been of great value to the University in the interpretation and solution of complex problems arising from its relationships with the federal government. Similarly, his knowledgeable
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