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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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I recommend approval, pending further review by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Ms. Reese, this recommendation was approved. Redesignate the Master of Education in School Administration and Evaluation Research, College of Education, Chicago

(25) The chancellor at Chicago, with the advice of the Chicago Senate, the Graduate College, and the College of Education, recommends the redesignation of the degree, Master of Education in School Administration and Evaluation Research to Master of Education in Leadership and Administration. The evaluation research component is being dropped because there is insufficient student demand to sustain a quality graduate program specialization. The average enrollment for the years 1989-93 in this specialization was 2.8 students. In addition, the name of the School Administration specialization will be changed to Leadership and Administration. The college wishes to devote its resources to the Leadership and Administration track where faculty members' research interests lie and student enrollments are increasing. The redesignated specialization name and degree title will better reflect the focus of the program which is the preparation of principals and other educational leaders. The vice president for Academic affairs concurs in this recommendation. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, pending further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Ms. Reese, this recommendation was approved. Establish the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Associated Health Professions, Chicago

(26) The chancellor at Chicago, with the advice of the Chicago Senate, the Graduate College, and the College of Associated Health Professions, recommends the establishment of a new graduate degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates who are qualified to assume leadership positions in research, education, and service in the areas of human nutrition and dietetics. The training will focus on providing in-depth knowledge of human nutrition and dietetics; skills for dealing with patterns of acquired nutritional practices; community-based skills in education and practice; nutrition program development and administration of education, research, and service programs; scholarly communication; and creative and critical thinking in defining and solving problems regarding human nutrition. Existing funds within the College of Associated Health Professions will be used for the establishment of this new degree program. The vice president for academic affairs concurs in this recommendation. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, pending further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Ms. Reese, this recommendation was approved.