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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[December 20

11. JAMES F . KNIGHT, Assistant Professor of Architecture, beginning March 1, 1968 (1), at an annual salary of $9,000. 12. SIMON E. MALO, Visiting Assistant Professor of Horticulture, for two months from April 1, 1968 (G), at a salary of $3,000. 13. ALAN C. PURVES, Associate Professor of English, beginning March 1, 1968 (A), at an annual salary of $14,000. 14. JOHN C. SIEMENS, Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering, beginning February 1, 1968 (AY), at an annual salary of $17,500. 15. HENRY J. SREDL, Associate Professor of Vocational and Technical Education on 80 per cent time, and Counselor, Council on Teacher Education, on 20 per cent time, beginning September 1, 1967 (Q80, D20), at an annual salary of $14,000. 16. BENJAMIN T. WILLIAMS, Research Assistant Professor of Physical Education for Men, on 10 per cent time, beginning September 1, 1967 (DY10), at an annual salary of $2,000.

On motion of Mr. Williamson, these appointments were confirmed.

C H A N G E IN ORGANIZATION AND A P P O I N T M E N T O F HEAD, DEPARTMENT O F A R C H I T E C T U R E , CHICAGO C I R C L E (5) The members of the Department of Architecture of professorial rank at Chicago Circle have voted to request a change in departmental organization from that of a department with a chairman to that of a department with a head. With the concurrence of the Department, the Dean of the College of Architecture and Art, and the Dean of Faculties, the Chancellor recommends t h a t : (1) the form of organization requested be approved, effective January 1, 1968; and (2) Professor Donald Douglas Hanson, currently Chairman of the Department, be appointed Professor of Architecture on indefinite tenure and as Head of the Department on an academic year service basis, beginning January 1, 1968, at an annual salary of $20,000, divided: $19,000 as Professor of Architecture and $1,000 as Head of the Department. T h e Executive Vice-President and Provost also concurs. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . G r i m e s , t h i s c h a n g e w a s a u t h o r i z e d a n d t h e a p pointment was approved. F R A N C I S 1_. L E D E R E R P R O F E S S O R S H I P IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY, MEDICAL C E N T E R (6) Funds are being received for the establishment of a Professorship in Otolaryngology in honor of Francis L. Lederer, a distinguished member of that profession. Initiated by friends and colleagues of Dr. Lederer, the endowment consists of funds deposited with the University of Illinois Foundation. Dr. Lederer retired as Professor of Otolaryngology and Head of the Department on August 31, 1967, having served the College of Medicine and the University for forty-five years. H e has also served as Otolaryngologist-in-Chief and Director of Otolaryngologic Service of the Illinois Eye and E a r Infirmary. As physician, author, and teacher he has achieved world-wide recognition. H e is currently president-elect of the International College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. H e will take office as president of both organizations on January 1, 1968. As consultant in Otolaryngology to the Surgeon General, United States Air Force, and adviser to the Selective Service System, he received presidential citations of appreciation from Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy. Dr. Lederer received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Chicago (1918) and Doctor of Medicine degree from Rush Medical College (1921). H e took his internship and residency at the North Chicago Hospital and his specialty training at the Universities of Berlin, Vienna, and Prague. Income from the endowment fund will furnish partial support for the salary of the person appointed as the Francis L. Lederer Professor of Otolaryngology. Recommendation for appointment will be made in accordance with the University's regular procedures and the appointment will be reported to the Board. I recommend approval of the establishment of this professorship. O n m o t i o n of M r . H a h n , t h i s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d .