The Trustees of Indiana University met in scheduled session, after closed executive session at 12:35 p.m., March 7, 1981, on the campus of Indiana University East. The meeting was called to order by Trustee R. B. Stoner, President of the Board, with the invocation by Trustee B. F. Blumberg. Other members of the Board present, in addition to Mr. Stoner and Dr. Blumberg, were: W. G. Bannon, J. M. Black, R. E. Gates, H. L. Gonso, C. P. Gutman, C. W. Long, and W. H. Mohr. Members of the Administration present were: President J. W. Ryan; Vice Presidents K. R. Gros Louis, G. W. Irwin, Jr., W. G. Pinnell, and E. G. Williams; Treasurer J. D. Mulholland; C. E. Harrell, Secretary to the Board; Regional Campuses Chancellors: E. W. Crooks, Indiana University Southeast; J. P. Giusti, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne; H. L. Thompson, Indiana University at Kokomo; L. M. Wolfson, Indiana University at South Bend; F. A. Butler (Representing the Chancellor's Office), Indiana University East; and P. G. Elliott (representing the Chancellor's Office), Indiana University Northwest; also, K. A. Beckley, R. E. Burton, R. W. Casati, J. T. Clapacs, D. C. Fasnacht, A. P. Fraenkel, J. A. Franklin, S. B. Insco, H. D. Mehlinger, F. D. Rhome, C. K. Travis, and J. W. Urton; also B. M. Hall and V. L. Capshew, Recorders; also J. L. Green and R. M. Petranoff, News Bureau; also M. Langsam, Co-Secretary, University Faculty Council; also, representing the student body: J. Gnossi, Indiana University East; J. Stanton, Indiana University at Bloomington; also present were members of the Press.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes for the meeting on February 7, 1981, were approved unanimously as presented.
1.B. President Ryan introduced Dr. Frank Butler, Acting Chancellor at Indiana University East, saying that he welcomed the opportunity to express in public how greatly in debt is the University to Dr. Butler for the magnificent job he has done in carrying forward the programs on the Richmond campus during the interim period between chancellors.
Dr. Butler expressed his appreciation for President Ryan's remarks and welcomed The Trustees and administrative officers to the campus on behalf of the students, faculty, staff, and the wise citizens of Indiana who, he said, chose to locate Indiana University East in Richmond for the benefit of those in its geographical area of the State.
Dr. Ryan referred to the chart showing the University's enrollment which had been distributed to The Trustees, and which is hereby made a part of this record, saying that the total University enrollment for the second semester of 1980-81 is 75,822, which is an increase of 3.4% over the second semester last year and amounts to the highest enrollment ever for the second semester of a University year. He commented that the stability of the enrollment, and its resurgence to some degree, is important in planning, particularly when the enrollment figures show an increase in both the freshman and sophomore classes. This significance for planning comes from the fact that freshman and sophomore enrollment is the best indicator of enrollment for the next three years. Two other features of the enrollment, worthy of note, Dr. Ryan added, are: the increase at Indiana University East amounts to 13.5% and is the largest percentage increase of any Indiana University campus; and again, women outnumber men in the total enrollment of the University.
President Ryan next introduced Mr. J. A. Franklin, who is serving as legislative liaison officer for the University, for his report on activities in the State Capitol.
Mr. Franklin referred to three tables which he had furnished to members of the Board (a copy of which is filed with the papers for this meeting and is hereby made a part of this record). He explained Table #1, saying that it reflects a recommendation from the House Ways and Means Committee for an increase in funding for University operations totaling $16,282,352. He added that approximately $9.4 million of those funds are to come from increases in student fees, with the remaining $6.8 million provided as appropriation by the State. Mr. Franklin explained that the Committee's recommendation assumed a 64% increase in fees for students attending the University's School of Medicine. For all other students the assumption was a 12% increase.
Mr. Franklin next noted that the table shows a $6.5 million, or 3.4% increase in personnel compensation, a 4% increase in expenditures for supplies and other expenses, $480,334 for student assistance to compensate for increases in student fees, a $2.7 million increase for the cost of fuel, utilities, insurance, and other unavoidables, and $378,545 to cover the additional operating and maintenance costs of the new Fine Arts Museum and the first phase of the School of Business Addition at Bloomington and the Medical Science Addition on the Indianapolis campus. He said that the item, "Enrollment Change Funding for 1979-81," of $2,111,986, recognizes an adjustment for the current biennium, since actual enrollment on Indiana University campuses exceeded the projection of two years ago. Further, the $2 million-plus for federal capitation funding replaces the income no longer available from federal services for medical, dental, nursing and optometry programs.
The last item of increase on Table #1, Mr. Franklin pointed out, was $49,140 for Natatorium operations for the first year of the biennium. This had been requested as a special State appropriation; and while the Committee of the House indicates that money has been made a part of the Indianapolis campus operating appropriation, some question remains about this item.
Mr. Franklin next referred to Table #2, the Capital Budget, which shows the recommendation of the House Ways and Means Committee and then the action taken by the House of Representatives. He noted that the recommendation totaled $34 million-plus, while the action by the House came to only $12 million-plus. The most significant difference was the deletion of $13 million recommended for Jordan Hall Addition, the deletion of $2.5 million recommended for the Wrubel Computing Center, and the reduction of the Law School Addition and Remodeling from $11 million to $5 million.
Mr. Franklin next referred to Table #3, which provides a comparison of special State appropriations recommended by the State Budget Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. He commented about the relatively slight increases, noting that the increase recommended by the House Ways and Means Committee over the State Budget Committee's recommendation is accounted for by the 3.4% increase for personnel compensation and the 4% increase in supplies and expense.
Mr. Franklin concluded his general remarks by referring to the summaries of bills, other than the budget bill, of interest to the University, which summaries had been distributed along with the above-mentioned three tables. During the questions that followed, Mr. Long asked if the University had furnished the State agencies which a priority list of capital items. Mr. Franklin replied that the University had indeed supplied such a list, with #1 and #2 priorities being Jordan Hall and the School of Law; but to date, the Legislature has not seen fit to accept the University's priority designation.
Trustee Gates asked about the environmental health and safety building on the Bloomington campus. President Ryan reported that this building was in a category almost by itself, since it had been approved by the House some two years ago; but the Senate did not act on it along with other capital projects, and it was one project which was not restored by the Conference Committee. It continues to have #1 priority rating from the Commission for Higher Education and from the House Committee; so the University did not give it a priority rating at this time, since it was assumed that it would be the first of any capital projects to be undertaken. At present, this project was not even included on the list coming out of the party caucus. Trustee Long asked if the bill relating to social security payments for student teachers would increase the University budget, and Mr. Franklin replied in the negative, adding that the bill is not moving and it is doubtful if it will.
Trustee Gonso summarized the reports received from the student, leaders on the Fort Wayne, Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.
From Fort Wayne, it was reported: that the trip to Florida is completely sold out; there will be a Spring festival on the Fort Wayne campus; the Legislative Affairs Committee continues its lobbying efforts with legislators from Fort Wayne; and a proposal is being developed to increase the student activities fee on the Fort Wayne campus from $15 to $20, with the proposal to be presented for approval to both the Purdue University and Indiana University Boards of Trustees.
Student leaders from Bloomington reported on: the service to escort women on the campus during hours hazardous to their safety; recent efforts, which they opposed, to change the Pass/Fail policy applicable to certain courses, with these efforts proving unsuccessful; the replacement of the retired ombudsman on the Bloomington campus; the consideration by student groups and by the Student Affairs Committee of the University Faculty Council of a proposed change in The Trustees' policy regarding criteria applicable to groups desiring to be a part of the University's registration check-off system for obtaining contributions; a proposed increase in the student activities fee; the development of the computer registration system which hopefully will go into effect within a year; the faculty/course evaluation which has been prepared and which will be distributed shortly; the procedure for selecting the nominees for student trustee which is underway; and the Florida trip by Bloomington students which is sold out also.
From Indianapolis, student leaders reported about the selection of the student trustee and referred to their efforts to talk to members of the Legislature about changing the statute which prevents more than two trustees residing in the same county. They said the fact that two trustees now reside in Marion County could, for all practical purposes, eliminate most students attending the Indianapolis campus from consideration, since so many attending there live in Marion County. They reported, also, about their participation in the Florida trip and added that their escort service reported more than 2,000 escorts last year.
Following the reports from the three campuses, Trustee Gonso called upon the student body president from Indiana University East, Miss Jean Gnossi.
Miss Gnossi welcomed the Board and others to the campus and spoke of the need for a multipurpose facility to accommodate the increasing number of student activities. She said that seven new clubs are in the process of being formed, and already, meetings, luncheons, and workshops have to be held in the Student Lounge, which mitigates against the use for which it was designed and built. She said that efforts to cooperate with Earlham College, insofar as athletic programs are concerned, have met with failure. Their need is current, she said, and Indiana University East should have its own facility.
Trustee Long reported that four members of the Indiana University East faculty made outstanding presentations. The presentations centered around the tenth year as a progress point, since Indiana University East will, on July 1, celebrate its tenth birthday as a part of the Indiana University system. General opening remarks were made by Professor Dana McDermott, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Faculty Senate Executive Secretary, regarding "Indiana University East: Its Past, its Present, and its Future."
The faculty used three areas which they regard as necessary for advancement. These are. Mr. Long reported, community service, teaching, and professional development in at least one of the three and a rating of satisfactory in the other two.
The first presentation, dealing with community service, was by Professor David J. Fulton, Assistant Professor of History and Political Science and Assistant to the Chancellor for Planning and Budget.
Professor Fulton reminded those present that community support for Indiana University East manifested itself notably ten years ago by the provision of $1.5 million to purchase the land upon which the present facility is now constructed. Dr. Fulton's presentation included a summary of grants the University has received relating to community services, and also, a summary of the community activities which faculty members have gone into and where they have assumed positions of leadership. Dr. Fulton concluded his remarks, Trustee Long reported, by saying that a re-thinking of community service is going forward, with questions being asked which may point to a different direction as being a top priority in the community service aspect of Indiana University East's responsibilities.
Professor Ronnie D. Carter, Chairman of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of English, talked to the Committee about teaching, Trustee Long continued. He reminded everyone that teaching is, was, and remains the top priority of the Indiana University East faculty. He said that at present there are 36 members of the faculty, with 31 being teaching members; and of that group, 77% has the terminal degree in their area of specialty. Trustee Long said that Dr. Carter gave due recognition to the part-time teachers and indicated that those in this capacity represent outstanding qualifications because of the positions they hold in business and public enterprises. Progress has been made to where 10 seminars for the improvement of teaching are scheduled. These seminars are open not only to faculty at Indiana University East, but also, to teachers in higher education institutions and secondary education institutions in the surrounding area. Mr. Long said that Dr. Carter spoke of his own experience in re-tooling himself in the teaching of English Composition, where it became apparent that old methods did not represent the best method to meet the needs of students at Indiana University East.
The third presentation was by Professor George T. Blakey, Jr., Associate Professor of History, who spoke of professional development. He reminded those present, Trustee Long said, that resources are one of the principal requirements for professional development, and such resources have been increased at Indiana University East. These resources are not only on the inside, but also from the outside. At present, the faculty is experienced and has the ability to help others obtain outside grants and resources for further professional development. Dr. Blakey expressed his own feeling, and that of others, of exhilaration in being accepted as a faculty, rather than a group of "10 people starting in the bargain basement of Earlham College." He continued, saying that there is an internal committee which encourages professional development, and he gave incidences where faculty are publishing and making presentations of scholarly papers. Trustee Long said that Dr. Blakey closed the presentations by presenting an exciting example of the broadening of knowledge on a horizontal plane, rather than on, as he said, specialized vertical plane in the special area of expertise.
Trustee Long presented the following recommendations and report from the Committee on Fiscal, Financial, Investments and Special Purchases Matters:
The following recommendations were presented for approval by the Board:
A. Season |
Proposed 1981 |
1980 |
| General public | $ 55.00 | $ 45.00 |
| Faculty/Staff (two at reduced price) | 41.25 | 33.75 |
| I.U. Student | 27.50* | 23.50* |
| Knothole (four games @ $4.00 each plus $11.00 for Purdue) |
27.00 |
15.00 |
| I-Man (one at reduced rate for five years after graduation) |
27.50 |
22.50 |
| High School Coaches (four games @ $5.50 each plus $11.00 for Purdue) |
33.00 |
22.50 |
* Plus additional handling service charge of $.50
B. Single Game |
Proposed 1981 |
1980 |
| Purdue game | $ 11.00 | |
| General public, Faculty/Staff, I.U. student |
11.00 |
|
| Knothole for USC, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin (subject to availability) |
5.50 |
4.50 |
| Group Discount tickets for USC, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin - Groups of 10-25 Groups of 26 or more |
5.00 4.00 |
4.00 3.00 |
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the recommended ticket prices were unanimously approved as presented.
The following recommendations were presented for approval by the Board:
A. Per Event |
Proposed 1981 |
1980 |
| Passenger vehicles, excluding RVs and buses |
$ 2.00 |
$ 1.00 |
| RVs and buses | 5.00 | 2.00 |
| School buses | No charge |
| Students |
No Charge (if vehicle is properly registered, displays a valid parking decal, and arrives one hour prior to kickoff for foot- ball games, or one-half hour prior to tipoff for basketball games.) |
| B. Season (Charge equals rate
times number of events.) |
Proposed 1981 |
1980 |
| All vehicles | ||
| General public (football and basketball) |
$ 2.00 / event rate |
$ 1.00 / event rate |
| Faculty/Staff (football) |
8.00 |
1.00 / event rate |
During the discussion, Trustee Long added that, while the Fiscal Committee would recommend approval, it wished to encourage the administration to restudy the parking situation, since it was felt that the situation could be improved.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Trustee Bannon presented the following recommendations and report from the Committee on Construction Matters:
Approval of the Board was requested for an award of contract as follows, to the low bidder, Lee Company, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana, for laboratory furniture and casework in the Fine Arts Academic and Museum Building on the Bloomington campus; there were two bidders on this project:
| Base bid | - $ 84,044 |
| Alternate #1 | - +22,990 |
| Total | $107,034 |
The project consists of providing laboratory benches, fume hoods, cabinets, sinks, storage units, display cases and other installed laboratory equipment for five rooms on the second and third floors of the new Fine Arts Academic and Museum Building. The successful bidder will install casework and furnish all fixtures and fittings for final connection by mechanical and electrical contractors now on the job.
The estimated cost for this project was $141,000. Funding will be from Fine Arts Academic and Museum Building project funds established through a combination of gifts and the sale of bonds pursuant to Chapter 49, Acts of 1929, as authorized by the 1976 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Approval of the Board was requested for an award of contract, as follows, to the low bidder, Thomas Construction Co., Bloomington, Indiana, for repair of curbs, sidewalks and steps in the Auditorium area on the Blooming-ton campus; there were four bidders on this project:
| Base bid | - $19,995 |
| Alternate #1 | - + 4,678 |
| Total | $24,673 |
Continuing the program of sidewalk and curb repair and replacement, this project consists of removing and replacing cracked, sunken and unsafe areas of sidewalk and curbing around the Auditorium and will turn over the reset existing limestone steps where severely worn to expose a new surface. Also to be provided are new handrails for the Speech Department entrance and replacement railings for the University Theatre entry.
The estimated cost for this project was $35,000. Funding will be from 1979-81 Capital Appropriations for Repair and Rehabilitation, Bloomington.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Approval of the Board was requested for an award of contract, in the amount of $109,000, to the low bidder, Charles C. Brandt Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, for remodeling of the former computer center in the Union Building on the Indianapolis campus. There were four bidders on this project.
Due to relocation of the administrative computing center to new quarters in the Engineering and Technology Building and the need for the School of Continuing Studies to improve its setting and centralize its operations, this project will remodel and redecorate approximately 4,000 assignable square feet on the ground floor of the Indianapolis Union Building to become the main offices for the School. Also included will be provision for a new darkroom and alterations to exits as required by building code.
The estimated cost for this project was $103,000. Funding will be from 1979-1981 Capital Appropriations for Repair and Rehabilitation, Indianapolis.
Approval of the Board was requested for the following contract awards for the Natatorium/Gymnasium on the Indianapolis campus:
| No. of Bidders |
Award Recommendation |
Amount |
Estimate |
+ - |
|
| Bid Package "D" | |||||
| D-1 - Bulkheads | |||||
| Base bid 1 |
5 |
Recreonics, Indianapolis |
$120,000 |
$100,000 |
+ $ 20,000 |
| Base bid 2 |
5 |
Whitten Corp., Menden, Mass. |
33,400 |
30,000 |
+ 3,400 |
| D-2 - Ceramic Tile |
3 |
Empire Tile Co. Detroit, Mich. Negot. items |
533,000 - 2,298 530,702 |
385,762 |
+ 144,940 |
| D-3 - Deck Equipment |
3 |
Kiefer Pool Eq. Northfield, Ill. Negot. items |
49,202 -10,623 38,579 |
50,000 |
- 11,421 |
| D-4 - Pool Windows |
2 |
Kiefer Pool Eq. Northfield, Ill. |
27,950 |
65,488 |
- 37,498 |
| D-5 - Starting blocks & grab- rails |
1 |
Kiefer Pool Eq. Northfield, Ill. Negot. items |
57,108 -10,650 46,458 |
30,000 |
+ 16,458 |
| Bid Package "E" | |||||
| Foundation Work |
5 |
Baystone Const. Co. Muncie, Indiana |
|||
Alt. E-1-3 |
1,433,000 + 25,000 1 ,458,000 |
1 ,907,000 |
- 449,000 |
||
| TOTALS | $2,255,089 | $2,568,210 | - 313,121 |
Package "D": Provides materials and installation for pool bulkheads, ceramic tile for pool bottoms, pool walls, pool deck and deck walls, deck equipment, pool windows, starting blocks and ladder handrails in the Natatorium portion of this project.
Package "E": Includes reinforced concrete foundation walls and buttresses, concrete slabs, mechanical and electrical rough-in, pedestrian bridge piers and pedestrian tunnel for Natatorium portion of the project.
The funding for this project will be from Academic Classroom/Office Building #2 project funds, established through a combination of gifts and Academic Facilities Bonds, Acts of 1965, as authorized by the 1979 General Assembly.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Approval of the Board was requested for an award of contract, as follows, to the second low bidder, Alyn Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, for auditorium remodeling in Emerson Hall on the Indianapolis campus; there were nine bidders on this project:
| Base bid | - $208,400 |
| Alternate B-2B | - + 400 |
| $208,800 |
Presently seating over 400 people and consisting of some 3,800 assignable square feet, the Emerson Hall Auditorium is used heavily for School of Medicine faculty meetings, freshman class orientations, alumni meetings and various presentations by significant speakers and officials. This project will correct results of continued wear and tear such as torn wall coverings, deteriorated stage, pool lighting, and a general run-down condition. Also included will be upgraded lighting controls, sound system and acoustics, improved decor and seating, and the closing of 16 windows along with modified HVAC systems.
The estimated cost for this project was $215,900. Funding will be from 1979-1981 Capital Appropriations for Repair and Rehabilitation, Indianapolis.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Indianapolis. Approval of the Board was requested for an award of contract, as follows, to the low bidder, Jungclaus-Campbell Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, for general construction of a new automated materials handling system in the University Hospital at Indianapolis; there were three bidders on this project:
| Base bid | - $ 97,479 |
| Alternate A-1 | - + 3,883 |
| Alternate A-2 | - + 787 |
| Total | $102,149 |
This project will provide for the general, mechanical and electrical demolition, renovation and remodeling necessary to accommodate a new automated materials handling system for intensive care units now under construction in University Hospital.
The estimated cost for this project was $105,000. Funding will be from RTU, CICU, SCICU project funds from the sale of bonds under amended Acts of 1927, as authorized by the 1980 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Approval of the Board is requested for an award of contract, as follows to the only bidder, Mosler-Telelift, Wayne, New Jersey, for an automated materials distribution system in University Hospital on the Indianapolis campus:
| Base bid | - $458,036 |
| Alternate B-1 | + 58,454 |
| Alternate B-2 | - + 6,218 |
| Alternate B-3 |
- + 3,677 $526,385 |
| Negot. item |
- - 10,385 $516,000 |
Designed to provide increased speed and safety in delivery of prescribed materials from the Hospital Pharmacy to new Renal Transplant, Cardiac Intensive Care and Surgical Intensive Care Units now under construction on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors, respectively, of University Hospital, this project consists of the purchase and installation of an electronically guided and controlled delivery system for items needed from the basement level Pharmacy, servicing clinical laboratories and central sterile supply. Such a system eliminates the need to construct satellite pharmacy and laboratory facilities as direct service units to these critical care units. The system selected is the result of extensive investigation of all similar systems and modes available and represents the most reliable method consistent with project funds.
The estimated cost for this project was $487,000. Funding will be from RTU, CICU, SICU project funds from the sale of bonds under amended Acts of 1927, as authorized by the 1980 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
This item was deleted.
Approval of the Board was requested to increase by $143,423 the contract with Glenroy Construction Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, general contractor for this project. Work covered by this change order involves construction on the west end of the Classroom/Office Building #2 structure to accommodate the overhead pedestrian bridge to the Gymnasium/Natatorium facility. A westward shift in the siting of the Gymnasium/ Natatorium precludes bridge access to the Classroom/Office Building at the southeast corner as originally intended. Work encompassed by this change involves not only general construction, but also necessary security and access control measures.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Approval of the Board was requested to increase by $120,615 the contract with F. A. Wilhelm Construction Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, for general construction Contract B-l. At the time of receipt of bids for the original contract, work plans and specifications were complete to the extent that concrete work was to proceed to grade level only, and unit prices were requested from all bidders for any additional concrete construction. Unit prices set forth in the B-l contract with F. A. Wilhelm are found to be more favorable than current market prices for the additional construction that is required, and a potential savings of $80,000 will be possible by issuance of this change order. Further, the construction schedule will avoid significant time delays should Wilhelm's forces be able to continue completion of additional slabs-on-grade, walls, supported slabs, thickened walls, and backfill.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
A list of approved change orders, in the amount of $15,000 or less, appeared in the agenda for information of the Board. (A copy of this list is filed with the papers for this meeting.)
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Approval was requested of the award of degrees as of March 7, 1981.
President Ryan asked approval of an additional honorary degree which was recommended by the Honorary Degrees Committee, approved by the Faculty Council, and presented to the Board in Executive Session.
Ulric St. Clair Haynes, Jr.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the above personnel items were unanimously approved.
The following deaths were reported:
Trustee Black called upon Vice President Gros Louis who introduced Dr. Howard Mehlinger, new Dean of the School of Education, and asked for his comments.
Dr. Mehlinger first thanked members of the Board of Trustees, President Ryan, and Vice President Gros Louis for their confidence in asking him to accept the position of Dean. He regards this opportunity as both an honor and a challenge and promised to do his very best to serve as capably as possible. He noted that the School had been served very well indeed, since former Dean Gousha relinquished the position, by Acting Dean Larry Brown and his staff.
Dean Mehlinger continued, saying that, even though it is not the perfect occasion on which to speak of plans for the future, he did believe certain matters should be noted. First, most everyone knows that elementary schools and secondard schools are facing a great many difficulties and challenges at this time. Many of their problems are old ones and include their continuing struggle to provide equal educational opportunities for all students and meeting the challenge to provide to students, who graduate from high school, the skills and knowledge to enable them to find rewarding careers and assume roles as responsible citizens.
Some of their problems are new and different. These include efforts to close buildings, instead of building new ones, and efforts to displace teachers instead of hiring additional ones.
Dr. Mehlinger said that in his opinion the adequacy of elementary and secondary schools in Indiana is one of the responsibilities of the University School of Education. Interestingly enough, the problems of the School of Education sometimes parallel the problems of the elementary and secondary schools. For instance, Americans are not fully satisfied that Schools of Education are adequately training elementary and secondary teachers and the School of Education faculty, like the secondary schools, is declining in number. Dr. Mehlinger added that the problems of all of the schools can be addressed from pretty much the same direction and certainly cannot be met by individuals acting in isolation. On the contrary, he believes strongly that the School of Education must continue to forge partnerships with a variety of groups. It must continue its efforts of cooperation, stemming from the merger, between the education faculties in Bloomington and Indianapolis and as the mission of that core campus develops, it must increase efforts to better link together the regional campuses with the core campus. Further, he believes that the School of Education can do much more than it has in coordinating its efforts with that of other schools, departments, and units on each of the campuses. He would further extend the linkage with other teaching education institutions in the state, with the Department of Public Instruction, and with professional associations so that all together, in a cooperative endeavor, they can meet the needs of education within Indiana.
Trustee Mohr presented the following recommendations from the Committee on Real Estate and Legal Matters:
In addition to the purchase price, payments may be made to each owner under the terms of the Indiana Relocation Assistance Act to enable the purchase of replacement housing.
Approval was requested to exercise the options and purchase the properties. Source of funds: Land Acquisition - Indianapolis - 90-704-57.
Unanimously approved, on motion duly made and seconded.
Trustee Stoner called to the attention of the Board the following reports:
The Trustees adjourned at 1:30 p.m., to meet again on call of the Secretary on Saturday, April 4, 1981, at the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.
C. E. Harrell, Secretary
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