June 18, 1968, Minutes | UI Board of Trustees
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AND OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD June 19,1968 FINANCE COMMITTEE On call of the Chairman, a meeting of the Finance Committee was held in Room J of the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 19, 1968, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Present were: Mr. Donald K. Grimes, Chairman; Mr. Howard W. Clement, Mr. Kenney E. Williamson. Other Trustees present were: Mr. Ralph C. Hahn, Mr. Earl XI. Hughes, Mr. Timothy W. Swain. Also present were: President David D. Henry; Executive Vice-Presi- dent and Provost Lyle H. Lanier; Chancellor Norman A, Parker, Uni- versity of Illinois at Chicago Circle ; Chancellor Joseph S. Begando, University of Illinois at the Medical Center; Chancellor J. W. Peltason, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Dr. Eldon Johnson, Vice- President of the University; Mr. C. S. Havens, University Director of Physical Plant Planning and Construction; Mr. C. E. Flynn, Assistant to the President and University Director of Public Information; Mr. James J. Costello, Legal Counsel; nr. Daniel C. McCluney, Dean of Faculties, Chicago Circle; Mr. R. C. Wicklund, Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Assistant Secretary of the University; Mr. Eugene S. Pitcher, Assistant to the Director of the Physical Plant, Ur- ha,and the officers of the Board, Mr. H. 0. Farber, Comptroller, Mr. R. R.Manchester, Treasurer, and Dr. Earl W. Porter, Secretary. 1041 1042 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [June 19 The Committee considered the following item of business. OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1968-69 The President of the University presented the Operating Budget for 1968-69 and with other University officers reviewed its general empha- sis with regard to salaries and program. Copies of the complete budget and the condensed analysis and summaries had been sent for study to all Trustees a week in advance of the meeting. After discussion, on motion of Mr. Williamson, the Committee unanimously approved the operating budget for 1968-69, as recommended. The Committee adjourned. JOINT MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE CORIMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS On call of the Chairmen, a joint meeting of the Finance Committee and the Committee on Buildings and Grounds was held in Room J of the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 19, 1968, fol- lowing the meeting of the Finance Committee. The same members of the Finance Committee were present as re- corded in the minutes above. Present for the Committee on Buildings and Grounds were: R4r. Ralph C. Hahn, Chairman; Mr. Howard W. Clement, Mr. Donald R. Grimes, Mr. Earl M. Hughes. Mr. Theodore A. Jones and Mr. Harold Pogue were absent. The same University officers were present as recorded in the Finance Committee minutes. The committees considered the following item of business. BIENNIAL BUDGET REQUEST FOR CAPITAL FUNDS, 1969 -71 The President of the University and the Executive Vice-president and Provost presented and reviewed the Biennial Budget Request for Capi- tal Funds for 1969-71, for the joint consideration by the two commit- tees. Copies of this document had been sent to members of the Board of Trustees one week in advance of the meeting. Also presented was a supplemental memorandum requesting an addition to the request for equipment for conversion from black-white to color television. In the discussion of the biennial request, particular attention was given to proposed construction to enable the University to serve larger enrollments, both immediately and in succeeding biennia. By agreement, the committees considered the capital requests in joint session and discussion but acted separately; the presiding officer in each case being the respective chairman of each committee. On motion of h1r. Hughes, the Buildings and Grounds Committee approved the biennial budget request for capital funds for 1969-71 as recommended. On motion of Mr. Williamson, the Finance Committee approved the biennial budget request for capital funds for 1969-71 as recom- mended. The committees adjourned. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The June meeting of The Board of Trustees of the University of Illi- nois was held in Room J of the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 19, 1968, beginning at 1 :SO p.m. 19681 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 1043 President Timothy W. Swain called the meeting to order and asked the Secretary to call the roll. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Howard W. Clement, Mr. Donald R. Grimes, Mr. Ralph C. Hahn, Mr. Earl M. Hughes, Mr. Timothy W. Swain, hlr. Kenney E. Williamson. Mr. Theodore A. Jones was not present when the Board convened but joined the meeting later. Governor Samuel H. Shapiro, Mr. Ray Page, Mr. Harold Pogue, and Dr. James A. Weath- erly were absent. The same University officers and officers of the Board were present as recorded in the Finance Committee Minutes. TRIBUTE TO MAJOR LENOX R. LOHR The President of the Board presented the following tribute to Major Lohr : I believe that members of the Board will want to note the recent passing of Major Lenox R. Lohr. A little more than four years ago this Board approved the conferring of a Trustees Citation upon Major Lohr for distinguished public service with special recognition of his long and devoted services to the University as member and Chairman of its Citizens Committee arid as Chairman of the Jane Addams Me- morial Fund. None of us needs to be reminded of the extent of Major Lohr’s contributions to the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the Nation. I will, however, entertain a motion recording the deep re- gret of the Board of Trustees at the death of Major Lohr and its pro- found appreciation for his many services to this institution. Mr. Hughes moved that the Board record its deep regret at the passing of Major Lohr and that the Secretary of the Board be in- structed to convey the sentiments of the Board to the members of Major Lohr’s family. This motion was approved by a standing vote. INTRODUCTION OF IRVIN L. HECKMANN At the request of the President of the University, the Chancellor of the CTniversity of Illinois at Chicago Circle introduced Dr. Irvin Lee Heck- mann w7ho became Dean of the College of Rusiness Administration at Chicago Circle on June 1, 1968. MINUTES APPROVED The Secretary presented the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 20, 1967, press proof copies of which had previously been sent to the Board. On motion of Mr. Clement, the minutes were approved as printed on pages 547 to 650 inclusive. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY The Board considered the following reports and recommendations from the President of the University. PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Henry presented a report on selected topics of current in- terest, copies of which were distributed at the meeting, and a copy was filed with the Secretary of the Board. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1968-69 (1) The budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, for academic and adniin- 1044 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [June 19 istrative appointments beginning September 1, 1968, and for appointments to the nonacademic personnel staff beginning July 1, 1968, is submitted herewith. The budget has been prepared by the Executive Vice-president and Provost and the Vice-president and Comptroller, based upon recommendations of the chancellors, the deans, directors, and other administrative officers, and in consulta- tion with the University Budget Committee’ representing all campuses of the Uni- versity. The budget policies with respect to assignments of funds for promotions and salary adjustments have also been reviewed with the University Council. (Finally, the budget will have been reviewed by the Finance Committee of the Board prior to formal action by the Board.) The budget document submitted contains : a condensed analysis, which de- scribes the principal increases in the budget; schedules A through H, which give the budget totals and major subtotals; and summaries for each college or adminis- trative unit. Also submitted are four supplemental volumes (two for Urbatia- Champaign and general University administration and one each for the other campuses) presenting budget details for departments, divisions, and other operat- ing units. I recommend that this budget, covering the allocation of the estimated operat- ing income from all sources for the year beginning July 1, 1968, and as approved by the Finance Committee, be approved by the Board, and that the President of the University be authorized, in accordance with the needs of the University and the equitable interests involved, and within total income : (a) to accept resignations, (b) to make such additional appointments as are necessary subject to the provisions of the University Statutes and the Policy and Rides Relating to Compensation and Workitag Conditions of Nonacademic Eiiqployees, and (c) to make such changes and adjustments in items included in the budget as are needed, all such changes to be covered in the Vice-President and Comptroller’s quarterly financial reports, or in reports to the Board by its Secretary, provided that assignments for new pro- grams and for nonrecurring capital expenditures in excess of $10,000 shall be presented to the Board for approval. On motion of hlr. Grimes, the budget was approved and authority was given as recommended by the following vote: Aye, hlr. Clement, Mr. Grimes, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Hughes, h4r. Swain, RIr. liilliamson ; no, none; absent, Mr. Jones, Mr. Page, Mr. Pogue, Governor Shapiro, Dr. Weatherly. A copy of the condensed analysis is filed with the Secretary of the Board for record. The complete budget is printed separately as a supplement to these minutes. BUDGETOFTHE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FOR 1968-69 (2) The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics has submitted, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association, the budget for the Association for 1968-69 Rhich is sunirnarized as follows with comparative figures for the preceding year: 1967-68 1965-69 Income ...........................................