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MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE  SESSION
of the
MICHIGAN  STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January  29, 1976

Present:  Trustees Bruff, Carrigan, Huff, Krolikowski, Martin, Radcliffe, Stack, and
Stevens; President Wharton, Attorney  Carr, Select Committee Members Bruff,
Hoefer, Scarborough, Williams, Dr. John Fuzak.

President Wharton called  the session  to order at 8:30  p.m.  in the Heritage Room, Kellogg Center.

Discussion re
investigations
of athletic
programs

1.  The Trustees discussed  the current  investigation of the University's  intercollegiate
athletic  programs.  The President  also  informed  the Trustees of his discussions with
Mr. Wayne Duke, Big Ten Commissioner..

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On motion by Huff, seconded  by Bruff, the Board  approved  the President's recommendation  that
he cooperate with Commissioner Duke in disclosure of the findings of the investigation  to date
for a final resolution.

Resolution re
cooperation with
Big 10 commis-
sioner re foot- ;
ball program 

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WHEREAS, the Board  of Trustees of Michigan  State University has reviewed  investigative
developments  in the football program subsequent  to October  20, 1975, and

WHEREAS  it is recognized  that further action may  result  therefrom,

NOW, therefore be it resolved  that the President and Select Committee meet with Commissioner
Duke and discuss all findings  therefrom that are duly supported  by substantive evidence.

Univ.attorney
to study merits
of  litigation
against NCAA

2.  The Trustees  then discussed whether  the University  should  litigate its case against  the

NCAA findings and penalties.

Trustee Stack moved, seconded by Bruff, that we  should proceed with litigation.  The motion was
defeated.  Stack voted Yes, all others voted No.

Trustee Bruff  then moved, seconded  by Huff, that  the University not litigate at  the present
time but  that University Attorney Carr be asked  to study  the merits of litigation.  Motion
passed  unanimously.

NCAA to be in-
formed  of two
possible viola-
tions

Asst.football
coaches con-
tracts  extended
until further
Board  action

Discussion re
investigation
of athletic pro-
grams  continued

Acceptance of
warranty deed
covering  inter-
est in property
given to Univ.
by Ruth M.  Cook

Adjourned.
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MINUTES  OF THE EXECUTIVE  SESSION
of the

MICHIGAN  STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 30, 1976

Present:  Trustees Bruff, Carrigan, Huff, Krolikowski, Martin, Radcliffe, Stack, and Stevens;

President Wharton, Attorney Carr.

President Wharton called  the first  session to order at 8:30  a.m.  in the Heritage Room, Kellogg
Center.

1.  On motion by Carrigan, seconded by Bruff, it was resolved  that the President  should  com-
municate with  the NCAA that at least  two substantive  findings  of possible violation have occurred
and  that the investigation  is proceeding  cooperatively with  the Big Ten Commissioner.

2.  The Trustees discussed  the issue of contract renewals for the assistant football coaches.

The general consensus was  that action on all contracts should be delayed pending  a final
decision on the contracts of assistant coaches Butler and Weyers, and  that all contracts
should be extended until further action by the Board.

Adjourned.

President Wharton called  a later session to order at 1:30 p.m. in the Galaxy Room, Kellogg
Center.  All Trustees, President Wharton and Attorney  Carr were present.

1.  The Trustees continued  their discussion of the current investigation of the University's
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intercollegiate  athletic programs.

2.  The University Attorney reviewed developments  since the offer of the one-quarter  undivided
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interest  in property  owned by Ruth M. Cook and  the trustee of the Ruth M. Cook revocable
trust, legally described  as the fractional  SW% of the W ^ of the fractional NW^z; of Section 19,
T3N, R1W, Alaiedon Township, Ingham County, Michigan.  The Board had previously accepted  this
unrestricted  gift at its May  1975 meeting but required  completion of a quiet  title action
before formalizing  the acceptance.  The lawsuit with Wickes Co. has been completed  and a
judgment has been entered discharging  the mortgage.

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Accordingly, it was moved by Trustee Huff, seconded by Trustee Stack, and unanimously voted  that
acceptance  of the warranty deed dated May 9, 1975 covering  the conveyance of an undivided 25%
interest  in the above described  real estate is affirmed by  the Board of Trustees of Michigan
State University.

Adjourned.

President

Secretary

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