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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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The agreement conforms in all respects to the policies and statutes of the University relating to such research projects. O n motion of M r . Cleary, the execution of this agreement w a s authorized as recommended.

AGREEMENT W I T H INSTITUTE O F AMERICAN POULTRY INDUSTRIES FOR STUDY O F LITERATURE O N POULTRY A N D EGGS

(34) The Dean of the College of Agriculture recommends execution of an agreement with the Institute of American Poultry Industries, n o North Franklin Street, Chicago, for the employment of a special part-time research assistant to review and abstract certain scientific literature on the subject of poultry and eggs, this study to be made by the University through the Agricultural Experiment Station. The agreement is for a period beginning March 10 and continuing through June 30, 1938, with a provision for its extension by mutual consent. The Institute will pay the University the sum of $360 covering the stipend of the special research assistant. On motion of Mr. Karraker, the execution of this agreement was authorized.

COMMITTEE O N PURCHASE OF THE ILLINOIS U N I O N B U I L D I N G

(35) At the meeting of the Board of Trustees on July 26, 1935 (Minutes, page 380), a special committee, consisting of Messrs. E. E. Barrett, Chairman, O. M. Karraker, and Harold A. Pogue, was appointed to consider the lease and possibly the eventual purchase of the Illinois Union Building by the University. There is also a committee of the faculty, consisting of Comptroller Lloyd Morey, Chairman, Dean Fred H. Turner, and Mr. C. S. Havens, which has been considering this matter. The Board committee has had no opportunity to make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, but has reported progress. The faculty committee has just submitted a report which should be considered by a committee of the Board, and I recommend that the special committee be reconstituted and an appointment be made to fill the vacancy created due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Barrett. On motion of Mr. Karraker, this matter was referred, for consideration and report, to a special committee to be appointed by the President of the Board. President Mayer later appointed the following special committee to consider this matter: Mr. Karraker, Chairman, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Moschel.

SCHOLARSHIPS IN AGRICULTURE A N D HOME ECONOMICS

(36) Last year the Board had under consideration a proposal to discontinue the scholarships in Ceramic Engineering. On June 9, 1937 (Minutes, page 290), it voted to discontinue issuing new scholarships in Ceramics and Ceramic Engineering after 1937, but the proposed suspension of scholarships in Agriculture and Home Economics as an economy measure was deferred until the revenues of the University for the next biennium, 1937-1939, were definitely determined. While this action specifies no definite period it was assumed that the scholarships in Agriculture and Home Economics would be continued at least during 1937-1939. The Illinois Farmers' Institute, which nominates candidates for these scholarships, has been advised that such scholarships will be awarded in 1938. On motion of Mr. Karraker, this action was confirmed.

APPOINTMENTS MADE BY T H E PRESIDENT

The Secretary presented for record a list of appointments made by the President of the University.