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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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I concur in this recommendation.

On motion of Mr. Forsyth, these appointments were approved. Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, Chicago

(6) The chancellor at the Chicago campus has recommended the appointment of Dr. Karen R. Hitchcock, presently professor of cell biology and anatomy and associate dean for basic sciences, research and graduate studies, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas, as vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate College and professor on indefinite tenure in anatomy and biological sciences, effective September 1, 1987, on a twelve-month service basis at an annual salary of $90,000. Dr. Hitchcock will succeed Dr. Ronald P. Legon who has served in an acting capacity since July 1, 1986. This recommendation is made with the advice of a search committee.' The vice president for academic affairs concurs. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . Forsyth, this a p p o i n t m e n t w a s approved.

Acting Dean, College of Applied Life Studies, Urbana

(7) The chancellor at Urbana-Champaign has recommended the appointment of Larry A. Braskamp as acting dean of the College of Applied Life Studies, beginning August 21, 1987, serving on a twelve-month service basis from August 21, 1987, through August 20, 1988, or until a permanent dean is appointed, whichever occurs first. He is to receive an administrative stipend of $8,000 for the year. Dr. Braskamp is presently director of the Office of Instructional and Management Services, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, and professor of educational psychology. He will succeed Professor Robert E. Herron who is resigning. The nomination is made after consultation with members of the Executive Committee of the college. The vice president for academic affairs concurs. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . Forsyth, this a p p o i n t m e n t w a s approved.

Chairperson, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine at Rockford

(8) The chancellor at Chicago has recommended the appointment of Dr. Donald H. Wortmann, presently associate professor of pediatrics and assistant director of family practice residency, College of Medicine at Rockford, as chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics, beginning August 1, 1987, on a twelve-month service basis, at an annual salary of $120,000.

1 Paul M . Chung, cfunV, professor of fluid mechanics in mechanical engineering and dean, College of Engineering; Barclay Bakkum, graduate student, Department of Anatomy; Tanis Bryan, professor of education and associate dean for research and program development, College of Education; Donald Chambers, professor of molecular biology and biological chemistry, research rofessor of dermatology, and director, Center for Research in Periodontal Disease_ and Oral folecular Biology; Donna Cohen, professor in the School of Public Health; Mitzi Duxbury, professor of maternal-child nursing and dean, College of Nursing; Donald Paggiani, teaching assistant, Center for Research in Law and Justice; Phillip Forman, professor of clinical pediatrics and clinical neurology and dean, College of Medicine; Lansine Kaba, professor of history and rofessor and director, Black Studies Program; Howard Kerr, professor of English and dean, fonors College; (Catherine Knight, professor of microbiology and immunology; Raju Kucherlapati, professor in the Center for GeneUcs; Beverly Lynch, professor of library administration and university librarian; Sabath Marotta, professor of physiology and biophysics and director, Research Resources Center; Lawrence Oscai, professor of physical education; Sidney B. Simpson, Jr., professor of biological sciences and head of the department.

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