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1927]

U N I V E R S I T Y O F ILLINOIS

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year, for the purpose of study and research in the line of his University work, provided he agrees, on accepting the leave of absence, to remain in the service of the University three years after his return, during which period the University agrees to retain him, subject, of course, to the usual requirement of efficiency and good behavior. Such leave of absence shall be granted only to a member of the faculty w h o has distinguished himself in his professional work and submits a definite program of work, to be approved by the Dean and the President. Not more than two such leaves for each period shall be granted in any one academic year, and nominations for such leaves shall originate by recommendation to the President of the University by such officer, committee, or board as he m a y select to recommend to him a member of the faculty deserving this distinction." O n m o t i o n of M r . Barr, this a m e n d m e n t w a s adopted.

REPORT ON STAR COURSE

(26) About a year ago the Star Course Board was reorganized and given supervision of all professional musical attractions presented on the campus. The C o m p troller, who is chairman of the Board, has submitted to m e the following brief report of the results of that plan:

SUMMARY OF MR. MO RETS REPORT ON STAR COURSE

1. A year ago the Star Course was reorganized. T o meet the great demand for admission to the attractions offered by the Star Course the artists presented in the Auditorium were engaged for two appearances, while two major attractions were presented in the N e w Gymnasium. A Chamber Music Series was held in Recital Hall. 2. The total number of admissions to these attractions was approximately 30,500, the m a x i m u m for one attraction being 6,000. Of the tickets sold, approximately one-half were purchased by students at an average price of 55c per concert. The remainder were purchased by faculty and other citizens at an average price of 83c per concert. The total income for the year was $21,798.40, and the net income was 3217.79. 3. In addition to the regular attractions the Star Course has made possible through subsidies the following undertakings: (a) A performance of the oratorio "The Beatitudes" by Franck, by the University Choral Society and artist soloists. This concert was presented on a Sunday evening, admission being by free ticket. (b) A performance of the opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Mascagni in concert form, by the University Choral Society and University Orchestra, with artist soloists. T h i s report w a s received for record. POLICY CONCERNING PATENTS Mr. Barr reported that he had no suggestion to make concerning the policy of the University with respect to patents. CARTER-PENNEL.L. REPORT Mrs. Busey, for the Committee on Agriculture, recommended that the report on the Carter-Pennell Farms be accepted for record, but that in the future these reports shall be in such form as to show details of receipts and expenditures by farms. On motion of Mrs. Busey, this recommendation was adopted. TREASURER'S BOND O n motion of Mr. Armstrong, i was voted that the Treasurer's t Bond should bear the approval of the Legal Counsel when i comes t to the Finance Committee.