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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1974
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394 BOARD OF TRUSTEES College of Fine and Applied Arts Bachelor of Architecture 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts 1 Bachelor of Music 2 Bachelor of Science 5 Total, College of Fine and Applied Arts (10) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts 32 Bachelor of Science 20 Total, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (52) College of Physical Education Bachelor of Science 2 College of Law Juris Doctor £ Total, Degrees Conferred at Urbona-Champaigtt 650 SECRETARY'S REPORT The Secretary presented for record appointments to the faculty and changes of status made by the President; resignations; leaves of absence; and retirements. A copy of the report is filed with the Secretary, RECOGNITION, PROFESSOR ROBERT W. JOHANNSEN At Chancellor Peltason's request, President Hughes recognized Professor Robert W. Johannsen who was appointed to the J. G. Randall Distinguished Professorship in History at the last meeting of the Board of Trustees and who was present. The Chancellor reviewed the selection procedures involved in making the appointment and the University's satisfaction in having within its own history faculty a scholar of distinction to merit appointment as the first individual to hold this chair. Professor Johannsen spoke briefly, expressing his appreciation for the appointment and of his respect for the work of Professor Randall (who served as Professor of History at the University of Illinois from 1920 to 1948) and his hope to serve in the capacity with distinction. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD FUTURE MEETINGS President Hughes called attention to the schedule of regular meetings for the next three months: November 21, Medical Center; December 19, Allerton House; January 16, Chicago Circle. President Hughes also announced that an executive session had been requested and would be convened after a brief recess to consider reports on pending litigation, EXECUTIVE SESSION The University Counsel was asked to review the status of a number of matters in pending litigation. On motion of Mr. Swain, the Board adjourned. EARL W. PORTER EARL M. HUGHES Secretary President
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