What were the BOTs considerations in the consensus process?
A. The BOT adopted the following eight guidelines in 2005: 1. Seek consensus. 2. Preserve tradition and heritage in concert with the Board’s (Sept. 9, 2004) heritage resolution. 3. Retain the names “Illini” and “Fighting Illini.” 4. Recognize the diversity of Illinois’ American Indian culture, past and present. 5. Engage American Indian involvement in our efforts. 6. Reflect the University’s core values of excellence, integrity and respect. 7. Recognize the significant opportunities that University events, venue and forums provide to educate and inform our community and the public about American Indian culture, history and heritage. 8. Recognize the University’s goals of having high integrity athletic programs, winning teams and athletes who are successful students and who have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels. Each one of those guidelines has been factored into drawing the consensus process to a conclusion. Q. If the men’s basketball team doesn’t make the NCAA basketba
