January 26, 2001
TO REPORTERS WHO COVER SIU BOARD MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University has been scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2001, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in Ballroom "B" of the Student Center, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at 3:30 p.m., Stone Center, 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, Illinois, there will be an executive session of the Board of Trustees. The only public portion of the meeting is expected to consist of a motion to close the meeting to the public for the purpose of considering pending, probable or imminent court proceedings against or on behalf of the Board; information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal or employees or officers; acquisition of real property; and collective negotiating matters.
At 6:00 p.m., members of the Board of Trustees will have dinner at Stone Center, Carbondale, Illinois. The gathering is social in nature.
On Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 7:30 a.m., Stone Center, 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, Illinois, members of the Board of Trustees will have breakfast with Don Olson, Director of Information Technology, SIUC. At the time of the breakfast, the room will be open to the public and seating will be provided for visitors, but breakfast will be served only to Board members and Mr. Olson.
On Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet in Ballroom "B" of the Student Center, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. The meeting of the Architecture and Design Committee will immediately follow the meeting of the Finance Committee, which in turn will be followed by the meeting of the Academic Matters Committee. Ten minutes after the adjournment of the Academic Matters Committee meeting, the full Board meeting will convene. A news conference will be held in the Video Lounge following the meeting.
The enclosed agenda and Board matters are provided in advance of the meeting for your convenience. Any of these matters is subject to change or may be withdrawn from the agenda.
Sincerely,
James E. Walker
President
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