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and one in oral communication skills. At the present time two courses in English composition, written communication, or oral communication skills are part of the admissions requirements for this program. It has been determined that both written and oral communication skills are essential to success in this academic program. The requirement that applicants must show evidence that they have spent at least one full day observing the dietary department of a medical facility. Applicants to this program often do not demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a medical dietitian. This new admissions requirement will insure that applicants have some concept of the nature of the profession prior to seeking admission to the program. Revision of the Curriculum in Teacher Education/Mathematics, Chicago Circle The Chicago Circle Senate has approved the revision of the curriculum in teacher education in mathematics. Because of minor changes in the course requirements in the curriculum, the required number of hours for the major will be increased from 56-58 to 58-60 quarter hours, while the number of hours for the minor will be decreased from 34-36 to 33-35 quarter hours. The increase in hours is partially due to a new requirement that Mathematics 306, Computers in Secondary Education, be taken. This change recognizes the growing importance of computer science in the high school curriculum.

This report was received for record.

Integrated Systems Laboratory, Chicago Circle (10) The Chicago Circle Senate has recommended the creation of an Integrated Systems Laboratory as a temporary research center encompassing the activities of faculty working on related research projects, predominantly in information systems technology. (The new laboratory is an outgrowth of the Urban Systems Laboratory.) The faculty of the proposed laboratory intend to expand their current activities to include geographic and demographic data processing, medical imaging, earth resource survey satellite image processing, and robotics. Although considerable external funding now exists for the proposed laboratory, it is uncertain how these areas of research might develop. For this reason, the laboratory will be established on a five-year approval basis. During its third year, an evaluation will be made to determine whether it should continue on a permanent basis. No additional resources and no new faculty are required for the establishment of this laboratory. The chancellor at Chicago Circle and the vice president for academic affairs recommend approval. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. (This proposal is consistent with Illinois Board of Higher Education guidelines for the establishment of temporary research centers.) I recommend approval.

On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved.

Agreement for Research (Exception to the G e n e r a l Rules) (11) A two-year research project to investigate the effect of pressure on clay mineral reactions has been developed by the Department of Geological Sciences at the Chicago Circle campus. T h e level of funding necessary for the project is estimated at $135,000 for the two years.