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of a nonthesis (research project) option results in a reduction of the total range of hours required in the program from 97-109 to 72-81. T h e 97-109 quarter hours of credit for the master's degree program took students three or more years to complete, which proved too costly for the student and the University. T h e credit hour requirements are being reduced so that students can reasonably complete the program in two calendar years, which is normal for most master's programs. T h e Master of Associated Medical Sciences degree is designed to prepare practitioners for the field of medical illustration. T h e emphasis is on basic preparation as opposed to research. Therefore, students are now given the option of completing a thesis or doing a research project. T h e interim chancellor at Chicago and the vice president for academic affairs recommend approval. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur.

O n motion of Mr. Grabowski, this recommendation was approved. Redesignation of the B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, Chicago

(16) T h e senate at Chicago has approved a proposal from the College of Engineering to separate the B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering into two degrees, the B.S. in Computer Science and the B.S. in Computer Engineering. T h e program in computer science is designed to serve the needs of those engineering students who, in addition to a rigorous foundation in the physical sciences and mathematics, intend to emphasize computer software. This program has undergone some curricular modification. T h e program in computer engineering serves the needs of students who prefer to emphasize computer hardware, and satisfies the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. It is identical in curricular content to the current B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering. T h e interim chancellor at Chicago and the vice president for academic affairs recommend approval. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, pending further action of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

O n motion of Mr. Grabowski, this recommendation was approved. Retroactive Change of Degree Title for Recipients of the Master of Associated Medical Sciences, Chicago

(17) T h e senate at Chicago has approved a resolution from the College of Associated Health Professions to change retroactively the degree title of those alumni who were awarded the Master of Associated Medical Sciences (M.A.M.S.). T h e new designations will be the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, the Master of Science in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics, or the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. In January 1988, the Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the redesignation of the M.A.M.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nutrition and Medical Dietetics, and Occupational Therapy as the Master of Science degree. T h e degree title change was requested and approved in order to conform to accepted nomenclature of the allied health professions. T h e College of Associated Health Professions would like to extend to current holders of the M.A.M.S. a choice of retaining the M.A.M.S. degree title or having their degrees redesignated as the Master of Science degree. A poll would be taken of the alumni, and those who respond in the affirmative will be given official notification that their degree titles have been thus changed. Approximately 100 alumni are involved. T h e interim chancellor at Chicago and the vice president for academic affairs