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REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT

The President gave his customary report. He noted that a number of prominent faculty, recruited during President Shannons tenure, are retiring this year. He then commented on Dr. Detmers retirement and new appointment at Cambridge University, though he will continue his association with the University as a lecturer and consultant. Dr. Detmer thanked the President for his remarks.

The President next reported on Ms. McClure's forthcoming departure to take an appointment at Cornell University. He noted the innovative work Ms. McClure has done at the University and thanked her for it.

Finally, the President noted Mr. Canevari's forthcoming retirement as Dean of Students. He thanked him for his devoted and distinguished service.

The President reported on the work of the various planning commissions and said that progress reports probably will be given to the Board at its May meeting.

The President discussed briefly the idea of doing financial impact statements on certain proposals brought to the Board. This will entail adjustments both in the Boards meeting schedules and in the ways material will be analyzed.

On motion, the Board adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Visitors resumed its meeting in Open Session as a full Board at 2:10 p.m.; Timothy B. Robertson and James C. Wheat, III, were present in addition to the Members present at the morning meeting.

After considering the following motions to go into Executive Session, the Board went into Executive Session at 2:15 p.m.:

That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session to discuss Endowment Fund investment strategies and fund managers, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(6) of the Code of Virginia; and to discuss proprietary, business related information pertaining to the Medical Center and its marketing strategies and activities with its joint ventures, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(6) and (24) which if made public initially, would adversely affect the financial interest of the University.

That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session to discuss the condition, and possible acquisition and use of real property by Clinch Valley College, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (3) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Health Affairs Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for discussion of proprietary, business related information pertaining to the operations of the Medical Center and its departments; and where specific University personnel might be affected by such evaluation, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (1), (6), and (24) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Special Committee to Review the Processes and Operations of the University of Virginia Medical Center go into Executive Session for discussion with Counsel regarding probable litigation, and other specific matters requiring the provision of legal advice by Counsel, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia; and for the evaluation of the performance of departments and programs where personnel decisions regarding individual officers and employees might be affected, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Special Committee of the Board go into Executive Session to discuss threatened litigation and admission policies with General Counsel, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with the General Counsel concerning the status of pending litigation and other specific legal matters with General Counsel involving the University, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (7) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Board of Visitors, pursuant to Section 2.37 of the Manual of the Board of Visitors, consider an item for the Agenda proposed after the publication of the Regular Docket; and that the Board convene in closed session with the General Counsel to evaluate contract negotiations with the Qatar Foundation, as permitted by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia

That the Educational Policy Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session to be advised on pending contract discussions with a company proposing funding of faculty research and business development where no public announcement has been made of the companys proposed interest, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(5), (6), and (8) of the Code of Virginia.

That the Educational Policy Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pertaining to the appointment, assignment, reappointment, promotion, performance, compensation, discipline, separation and resignation of specific faculty members of the University of Virginia, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (1) of the Code of Virginia.

The Board recessed from Executive Session at 4:00 p.m., and adjourned to the Dome Room of the Rotunda to continue in Open Session.

In Open Session, the Board approved resolutions creating seven professorships, as well as a resolution changing the name of an existing professorship. The resolutions are as follows: