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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 18

out_ individually in advance and approved by the Director of the Center or by a designated advisor. The proposed Field of Concentration in Asian Studies {1} will play an important role in the understanding of our own cultural heritage and in approaching some of our own domestic concerns, (2) is the most satisfactory approach to training students in Asian and Middle Eastern studies, (3) will meet a pressing national need for both specialists and a well-informed public in_ matters relative to Asian and Middle Eastern areas, and (4) will be consistent with an increasing student interest in interdisciplinary majors. Also, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of barely a dozen institutions of higher education in this country capable of offering quality language and area programs in Asian and Middle Eastern studies. As one of the top three exporting states, Illinois has an important stake in international education. It is estimated that the number of majors in the first year of this program will be 15 and increase to 100 in the fifth year. One additional FTE faculty is anticipated in the third year of the program, but the required funds will be provided through internal allocation. No additional state funds are requested. The program will be initiated with the existing resources of the Center. The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Chancellor, and the Vice President for Academic Development and Coordination recommend approval. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, subject to further action by the State Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Mr. Howard, this recommendation was approved.

NAMING OF T H E LIBRARY AT THE ROCKFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

(21) The Dean of the Rockford School of Medicine has recommended that the library at the Rockford School of Medicine be named the "Woodruff L. Crawford Branch of the Library of the Health Sciences" for one of the most respected physicians in the Rockford area. Dr. Crawford was responsible for the establishment of a medical library within the Winnebago County Medical Society in 1940 and his name was attached to the collection. In January 1972 the Llniversity of Illinois accepted as a gift from t'ie Winnebago County Medical Society its collection of journals, books, and rare books valued at $67,650. The collection has formed the nucleus of the library materials at the Rockford School of Medicine. By designating the library at the Rockford School of Medicine the Woodruff L. Crawford Branch of the Library of the Health Sciences the joint endeavor of the community and the University is recognized. The Chancellor at the Medical Center campus and the Vice President for Academic Development and Coordination concur in the recommendation. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Livingston, this recommendation was approved.

LEASE: OF SPACE FOR DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN

(22) The Chancellor at the Medical Center campus, in consultation with the appropriate campus administrative officers, recommends the execution of extensions of leases for the Division offices in Springfield and Chicago, Illinois, subject to the availability of funds, at the following rates: 1972-73 1973-74 Springfield, Illinois $32,952.72 $35,842.63 Illinois National Bank and Trust Co. 6,279 sq. ft. $S.25/sq. ft. $5.25/sq. ft. 7/1/73-7/31/73 $S.75/sq. ft. 8/1/7-5-6/30/74 Chicago, Illinois $25,200.00 $25,920.00 Mid-America Chapter American Red Cross 4,800 sq, ft. $S.2S/sq. ft. $5.40/sq. ft.