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Cleary, Mr. Mayer, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Moschel, Mrs. Plumb, Mr. Pogue ; no, none; absent, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Horner, Mr. Karraker, Mr. Wieland.

MODEL OF UNIVERSITY HALL (11) It was suggested a t the meeting of the Board on March 18 that a replica of University Hall be made in miniature with as much detail of the exterior as it is possible to include in a small model. The Physical Plant Department has submitted the following estimates of the cost of a model: T h e Diorama Corporation of America $525 United Display Service 350 Mr. John Davis, Instructor in Architecture 500 These estimates are based on a scale of 3/32 of an inch equals one foot, which would result in a model about 20 inches wide (i.e., the f r o n t ) , i i j £ inches deep, and 12 inches high (the highest point of the east t o w e r ) . A model 40 inches wide would cost the same. N o action was taken on this matter. STUDIES OF UTILIZATION OF SPACE IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS (12) A recommendation that an assignment of $1,000 be made to the Bureau of Institutional Research (an assignment from the unassigned balance in the operating budget) to provide for a part of the salary of a research assistant, to make a survey of the utilization of room space in University buildings. T h e balance of $800 of this salary will be charged to the operation and maintenance account of the Physical Plant Department.

On motion of Mrs. Plumb, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Cleary, Mr. Mayer, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Moschel, Mrs. Plumb, Mr. Pogue; no, none; absent, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Homer, Mr. Karraker, Mr. Wieland.

N O N - R E C U R R I N G APPROPRIATIONS (13) A recommendation that the following appropriations for special equipment, improvements, and other non-recurring expenditures be made for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1938. These appropriations are over and above the budget appropriations for normal operation and equipment and are for special non-recurring needs of the year or for securing necessary important but costly equipment which should not be included in the normal operating budget. Appropriations for these special purposes are made in total for the benefit of all departments of the college or division indicated unless otherwise specified and may be expended only on requisition approved by the dean of the college or the head of the division concerned. 1. Equipment for statistical laboratory in the College of Commerce and Business Administration $3 000 2. Conference on Problems of Higher Education in Illinois 6 500* 3. Extension for University Auditorium stage I 130 4. Recreation and lounge rooms in Residence H a l l s . . . . 8 000 5. Equipment for Industrial Education 1600 6. P a r k i n g area at 210 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana 800 7. Floor covering in aisles of Smith Memorial Music Hall 1 060 8. Overhauling organ in Auditorium 4 500

These proposals were considered and approved separately. On motion of Mr. Moschel, the appropriation of $26,590 was made by

a On January 20, 1938 (Minutes, pages 602-603), the Board authorized a budget of $10,000 to cover the expenses of this Conference, of which $3,500 was appropriated for use during 1937-1938.