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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 21

The proposal provides for the degree of Bachelor of Arts to be awarded to students completing at least 54 quarter hours of approved courses at the 200 or 300 level. T h e general major requires 18 quarter hours of specialization i.i each of three of the following a r e a s : Hebrew language, Bible, Talmud, Jewish history, Jewish ethics and thought. The major with specialization in Hebrew language and literature requires 36 quarter hours of Hebrew language and literature beyond the 100 level and 9 quarter hours in each of two of the following a r e a s : Bible, Talmud, Jewish history, Jewish ethics and thought. Twenty-four quarter hours of Hebrew language (Hebrew 101-106, or equivalent) are a required prerequisite for the major. T h e minor in Judaic Studies requires at least 27 quarter hours of approved courses at the 200 or 300 level, including 9 hours in each of three areas (Hebrew language, Bible, Talmud, Jewish history, Jewish ethics and thought). Twentyfour quarter hours of Hebrew language (Hebrew 101-106, or equivalent) are a required prerequisite for the minor. T h e program would provide training in Judaica and Hebraica, would augment developments in regional studies and religious studies, and would aid in the dissemination of "neglected and critical languages." T h e program would provide training in the various Judaic disciplines to students from one of Chicago's large ethnic communities, as well as to undergraduates generally. This program would deal with the historical experiences of the Jewish people in all centuries and in all countries. T h e effective date for implementation would be at the beginning of the fall quarter, 1971. T h e Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Faculties at the Chicago Circle campus and the Executive Vice President and Provost concur in this recommendation. T h e University Senates Conference indicates no further Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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

CONTRACT W I T H SPERTUS COLLEGE OF JUDAICA, CHICAGO CIRCLE (24) T h e President, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that authorization be granted by the Board for the negotiation of a contract with the Spertus College of Judaica for a cooperative program in Judaic studies. Under this agreement, a wide range of courses in Judaic studies offered by Spertus College of Judaica would become available to students at the Chicago Circle campus — some of the courses to be taught in the facilities of Spertus College of Judaica and some to be taught at the Chicago Circle campus. T h e University would reimburse Spertus College of Judaica at the rate of $8.50 per quarter credit hour per student, subject to a maximum payment of $11,000.00 per academic year. Spertus College of Judaica has agreed that there will be no maximum limit to the number of courses in which Chicago Circle campus students may enroll. T h e contract would provide an option for renewal of the arrangement from year to year, subject to the right of either party to terminate it at any time upon three months written notice — with the provision for continuation following any such termination on a limited basis to assure that students enrolled in the program be able to complete their work. Funds for the support of the program are available in the budget of the College of Liberal A r t s and Sciences on the Chicago Circle campus. O n m o t i o n of M r . H o w a r d , a u t h o r i t y w a s g r a n t e d a s r e c o m m e n d e d . MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING INVOLVING COMPUTER-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATING T O T H E PLATO IV SYSTEM, URBAN A (25) Plans for the P L A T O program in computer-based education call for the demonstration and evaluation of an initial P L A T O I V system with 500 student consoles. This program, for which financial support is being sought from the National Science Foundation and other agencies, will involve the installation and