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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1982
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422 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [November 19 Change in N a m e of Degree A w a r d e d to Past Recipients of the Master of Administrative Science, Chicago Circle (8) In May 1980, the Board of Trustees approved a change in the degree title of the Master of Administrative Science, Business Enterprise option, which had previously been awarded at Chicago Circle. T h e new degree title, Master of Business Administration, was adopted without change in the curriculum. The senate at Chicago Circle now has approved a request from the Graduate College to give past recipients of the Master of Administrative Science degree the opportunity to have the title of their degrees changed to Master of Business Administration. A similar redesignation was made and was offered to L.L.B. degree recipients of Urbana-Champaign's College of Law when that degree title was redesignated as D J- - The chancellor at Chicago Circle and vice president for academic affairs have recommended approval. I concur. On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved. President's Report on Actions of the Senates Change in Name, Department of Otolaryngology, Medical Center (9) The Medical Center Senate has approved a change in the name of the Department of Otolaryngology, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, College of Medicine, to the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. 1 This action was taken in recognition of the evolution of otolaryngology as a regional specialty of the head and neck and in line with a national movement by recognized specialty societies which have already made this change in name. Modification of Admissions Requirements, Department of Physical Therapy, Medical Center The Medical Center Senate has approved a change in the admissions requirements for the Department of Physical Therapy, College of Associated Health Professions, specifying that candidates must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. The educational program in physical therapy exposes students to situations which could require them to be proficient in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid very early in their program. Skills in these areas are taught on campuses and by fire departments in most communities. Currently, a significant number of applicants have certification in these areas. The faculty of the department update the students' skills in these areas, but to include the full course in the teaching program would increase an already heavy load. Modification of Admissions Requirements, Department of Nutrition and Medical Dietetics, Medical Center The Medical Center Senate has approved the following changes in the admissions requirements for the Department of Nutrition and Medical Dietetics, College of Associated Health Professions: The requirement for an introductory course in statistics. The curriculum in nutrition and medical dietetics requires the student to have a basic understanding of statistical concepts. In addition, the department requires students to become involved in basic research during their program. It has been determined that the requirement of an introductory course in statistics will enhance student success in the program. The requirement for two courses in communication skills, one in writing skills 1 The new designation will be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
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