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PROCEEDINGS OF TlfE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

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T h i s action of t h e E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e was confirmed a d o p t i o n of t h e following r e s o l u t i o n :

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Resolved, That the Board approves and ratifies the action of the Executive Committee, taken at a meeting held in Chicago, on the 2d day of May, 1900, touching the "Bolter Collection of Insects," and that the Board not only takes occasion to express its thanks to the executors of the estate of the late Andreas Bolter for the gift of such an elaborate collection to the University, but also renews the assurance of the University, that the terms and conditions of the generous gift will be complied with, to the end that the desires of the indefatigable collector may be attained in the fullest measure practicable. O n motion of M r s . A b b o t t $100 was a p p r o p r i a t e d for r e p a i r s on t h e s o u t h farm.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

T h e C o m m i t t e e on I n s t r u c t i o n s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which was adopted.

URBANA, ILLINOIS, June 12, 1900.

lo the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, The Committee on Instruction, to which was referred the question of salaries at the University of Illinois as compared with those of other State universities, begs to report: 1. That it finds the general average of salaries at the University of Illinois compares very favorably with that of other state universities, only one state, Wisconsin, showing any very marked difference. Missouri and Minnesota have slightly higher rates, and a somewhat different classification. The Committee feels that it is very desirable to make the salaries of deans at the University of Illinois $3,000.00 at the earliest practicable moment. And we also recommend that after this year the salary, of no full professor be less than $1,500.00. 2. The Committee finds that there is no rule in force at other state universities regarding a leave of absence with pay, for the purpose of study, though several give such furloughs on different terms. Missouri reports two professors in Europe each year on full pay, they providing acceptable substitutes during their absence, and pledging themselves to remain three years at the same salary after they return. This does not bind the University to retain them, however, except while in Europe and one year thereafter. Your Committee would recommend that a*professor, who has served seven consecutive years and requests it, may be given a furlough for one year on half pay: Provided, that these permits shall only be given on the advice of the President, and shall not be given so as to conflict with each other in any way, or to hamper the work of the University. Also that a professor taking such a leave of absence shall pledge himself to remain at the University for three years after his return at the salary of his grade, and that the University in return shall agree to letain him in its service during his furlough and for one year thereafter. Eespectfully submitted,

LUCY L. FLOWER, F R E D L. HATCH, A. BAYLISS,

Committee on Instruction, T h e r e u p o n P r e s i d e n t D r a p e r p r e s e n t e d ^he following, w h i c h was adopted: lo the Board of Trustees, In view of the action just taken touching leaves of absence to members of the Faculty for the purpose of foreign study, I recommend:

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