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1933]

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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The University of Illinois is a great institution. Secure in the esteem of the people of the state, and respected throughout the nation, it will, I am convinced, go steadily forward. Respectfully submitted,

H. W. CHASE

On motion of Mr. Barr, the following resolutions were adopted:

W H E R E A S , Harry Woodburn Chase, President of the University of Illinois, has today tendered his resignation as President of the University, to take effect July 1, 1933. in order to accept the position of Chancellor of New York University. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois that we accept the resignation of President Chase with reluctance and release him from his present position with genuine regret. In accepting the resignation of President Chase the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois deems it appropriate to couple with its avowal of regret an acknowledgment of its appreciation of the fine service he has rendered this body, the University, and the people of this state. He came to us three years ago with a constructive program of educational development, rationally progressive and feasible in essential principles, which he has carried towards completion with firm yet tactful vigor; he has approached the problems of the University with sympathetic insight and clear understanding; and he has demonstrated in character and conduct a capacity for cooperation with individuals and groups truly indicative of the highest executive ability. He has given the men and women of the State of Illinois, young and old, the type of leadership which we associate with the ideal university. BE I T F U R T H E R RESOLVED that the Secretary deliver to President Chase a copy of this Resolution signed by every member of the Board, attested by the Secretary, and with the seal of this body affixed thereto. MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT CHASE

The Board considered the following matters presented by the President of the University.

L E A V E O F A B S E N C E F O R P R O F E S S O R A R T H U R F. D O D G E (1) A recommendation from the Dean of the College of Education that Assistant Professor Arthur F . Dodge be given sabbatical leave of absence on one-half pay under the rules, for one year beginning September I, 1933. This will involve no additional expense to the University as his work will be carried on at a cost not to exceed the other one-half of his salary.

On motion of Mrs. Hopkins, this leave was granted.

APPOINTMENT OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION AND SUPERVISING ENGINEER (2) A request for authority to appoint a Research Associate in the Engineering Experiment Station and a Supervising Engineer of the Physical Plant at a salary of $5,000 a year. The Engineering Experiment Station duties will involve tests with Physical Plant equipment and experiments in Physical Plant operations. The salary for the position will be paid from Physical Plant appropriations since most of the duties will be in that division.

On motion of Mr. Armstrong, this appointment was authorized.

APPROPRIATION FOR VISIT OF LEGISLATURE (3) A recommendation that an appropriation of $1,200, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be made from the Reserve and Contingent Fund for the expenses of the official biennial inspection of the members of the General Assembly of Illinois.

On motion of Mrs. Grigsby, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Barr, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Grigsby, Mrs. Hopkins, Dr. Noble, Mr. Trees, Mr. Williams; no, none; absent, Mr. Blair, Mr. Horner.