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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 18

College Mathematics I ; and ESL 110, 120, and 130 — Composition for Foreign Students I, I I , and I I I . In practice, most of the colleges which offer the baccalaureate do not now allow graduation credit for these courses. Although credit for the courses will no longer be counted toward a degree they will continue to carry credit toward determination of full-time/part-time status, FT.E., and class standing; and grades earned in them will continue to be included in computation of grade-point average and in determination of scholastic drop, probation, and good standing. T h i s report was received O n m o t i o n of M r . N e a l , be taken a n d considered die O n m o t i o n of M r . N e a l , for r e c o r d . d i e b o a r d a g r e e d t h a t o n e roll call v o t e w o u l d roll call v o t e o n e a c h of t h e n e x t t h r e e i t e m s . i t e m s 15 t h r o u g h 17 inclusive w e r e a p p r o v e d .

Modification, Requirements for Admission, College of Associated Health Professions, Medical Center

(15) T h e faculty and the dean of the College of Associated Health Professions have recommended, and the Senate at the Medical Center campus has approved, a revised admission policy statement. (A copy of the statement is filed with the secretary of the board.) T h e revision incorporates all current admission requirements and in addition: (1) specifies prerequisite course requirements for each degree program; (2) reduces the grade-point average for admission to medical laboratory sciences from 3.5 to 3.0 (on a 5.0 scale); and (3) includes a provision for consideration of certain applicants within the context of societal needs and the maintenance of a diverse student body. T h e proposed revision would become effective for applicants seeking admission after July 1, 1979. T h e University Committee on Admissions has endorsed the proposal. T h e chancellor at the Medical Center and the vice president for academic affairs concur. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval.

Modification, Requirements for Admission of Nonresidents, College of Dentistry, Medical Center

(16) T h e faculty and the dean of the College of Dentistry have recommended, and the Senate at the Medical Center campus has approved, a revised admission policy concerning nonresident applicants. T h e revision eliminates the special requirements that nonresident applicants now must present in order to be considered, viz: (1) grade-point average of 4.5 or greater on a five-point scale, and (2) a composite Dental Admission Test academic average of 7.0 or greater and a composite Perceptual Motor Ability Test average of 7.0 or greater. Under the revised policy, the requirements for nonresident applicants will be the same as those for Illinois residents. However, the current policy, limiting the admission of nonresident students to a maximum of 10 percent of the entering class, will be continued. T h e proposed revision will become effective for applicants seeking admission after July 1, 1979. T h e University Committee on Admissions has endorsed the proposal. T h e Chancellor at the Medical Center and the vice president for academic affairs concur. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval.