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1907]

PKOOEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TEUSTEES. KESOLUTION EEGAEDING M E . BULLAED.

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Mr. Kerrick offered the following resolution, which, after remarksby the members of the board and President James, was adopted: WHEEEAS, By the expiration of his term of office Hon. Samuel A. Bullard retires from our councils; therefore be it Resolved, That we record our high appreciation of his eighteen years of faithful, strenuous, and valuable service to the University; that as a fellowworker, as president of the board, and as a friend and companion he has fairly won our lasting esteem and friendship; that his unselfish labors in upbuilding this University entitle him to the gratitude of every citizen of Illinois and of the laborer everywhere in the cause of education ; that our good will goes with him and will follow him for aye. MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT JAMES. 1. Dr. C. G. Hopkins, head of the department of Agronomy, requests the appointment of Mr. E. K. Nelson as assistant in chemistry at the Experiment Station, with a salary at the rate of $1,000 a year, work and salary to begin immediately. This request is made with the understanding that if Mr. Nelson's work is successful he will be recommended for the academic year beginning September 1, 1907, at a salary of $1,200 a year. The director of the Experiment Station approves the request of Dr. Hopkins. Voted that the president be authorized to make such appointment, if in his judgment it seem best. . 2. The University Council begs to submit the following draft of proposed regulations concerning University purchases. These regulations are in pursuance of an action of the board requiring all purchases to be made through the purchasing agent. Voted that said regulations be referred to the Finance Committee of the board for full consideration and report. 3. The Dean of the College of Science submits certain recommendations for the establishment of a department of bacteriology in the College of Science. Voted that the full consideration of this matter be postponed until after the legislatiye appropriations have been made for the coming biennium, 4. Professor W. A. Noyes recommends that Mr. Clarence G. Derick be appointed research and lecture assistant to the Director of the Chemical Laboratory for the year 1907-8 at a salary of $800 a year, work and salary to begin September 1, 1907. Voted that the president of the University be authorized to make such appointment, if in his judgment it seem best; 5. The Dean of the College of Science submits a proposed course in sanitary science, approved by the College of Science and the University Senate. Voted that the full consideration of this matter be postponed'until after the appropriation bills for the ensuing biennium have been passed. STATE WATER SURVEY. 6. Dr. Edward Bartow, director of the State Water Survey, submits a report of the work of cooperation between this survey and the United States Geological Survey. Voted that said report be printed in the minutes of the board.