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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 21

KAMBF-R, FRANZ W., professor of mathematics, for the academic year, to carry out mathematical studies in the field of differential-algebraic topology. KLEIN, MILES V., professor of physics, for the academic year, to carry out experimental studies of certain man-made metallic and semiconductor compounds. KOLODZIEJ, EDWARD A., professor of political science, for the first semester, to complete a study of French disarmament, arms control, and arms sales policies since World War I I . KRAUSE, HARRY D., professor of law, for the first semester, to complete a study of the legal and social aspects of child support enforcement. PESHKIN, ALAN J., professor of comparative education in educational policy studies and chairperson of the department, for the academic year, to conduct field work for a study of the role and impact of the religious school in contemporary America. TRIANDIS, HARRY C, professor of psychology and in the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations and associate director of the Office of International Programs and Studies, for six months beginning July 18, 1979, to investigate psychosocial factors contributing to the success or failure of negotiation in cross-cultural settings. TRURAN, JAMES W., professor of astronomy, for the second semester, to carry out studies of nuclear processes in the evolution of stars.

Visiting Associate

GRENDLER, PAUL F., professor of history, University of Toronto, for the academic year, to continue a study of primary and secondary education in Renaissance Venice, 1500-1650. O n m o t i o n of M r . N e a l , t h e s e a p p o i n t m e n t s w e r e a p p r o v e d .

Sabbatical Leaves of Absence, 1979-80

(10) T h e chancellors at the Medical Center and Urbana-Champaign campuses have recommended members of the faculty to be given sabbatical leaves of absence in accordance with the provisions of the University of Illinois Statutes. T h e programs of research, study, and travel for which leaves are requested have been examined by the research boards at the campuses, and the vice president for academic affairs has reviewed the applications for the leaves and recommends approval of 6 leaves for Medical Center and 175 leaves for Urbana-Champaign. (A list of those recommended has been filed with the secretary of the board for record.) (For the record and to provide an annual compilation, in 1978-79, 13 leaves were taken at Medical Center, and 146 leaves were taken at Urbana-Champaign.) I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . N e a l , these leaves w e r e g r a n t e d as r e c o m m e n d e d .

Honorary Degrees, Medical Center

(11) The senate at the Medical Center campus has recommended that honorary degrees be conferred on the following persons at the Commencement Exercises on June 1, 1979: DONALD A. HENDERSON, dean, School of Hygiene and Public Health, T h e Johns Hopkins University — the degree of Doctor of Science. JULIUS B. RICHMOND, assistant secretary for health, Department of Health, Education and Welfare — the degree of Doctor of Science. T h e chancellor has concurred in the recommendations. I recommend approval.