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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 19

College of Liberal A r t s and Sciences Department of Philosophy ROBERT G. WENGERT, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, first semester 1972-73, full pay. O n m o t i o n of M r . S w a i n , t h e s e l e a v e s w e r e g r a n t e d a s r e c o m m e n d e d . ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION, CHICAGO CIRCLE (12) The Chicago Circle Senate has approved a recommendation from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of an undergraduate program in Classical Civilization in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. T h e degree program will make it possible for the student with a minimum knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin to concentrate upon the origins of Western civilization and culture through the study of literature, history, art, archaeology, philosophy, politics, and religion. Since the course offerings in this interdisciplinary field are already available to students, the program will entail no increase in budget beyond that already allocated to the Department of Classics. The new program will in no way conflict with the specialized, existing programs in Greek and Latin language and literature. T h e degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences will be awarded to students who fulfill the general University and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduation requirements and who successfully complete the field of specialization (major). The Chancellor at the Chicago Circle campus and the Executive Vice President and Provost concur in this recommendation. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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

MASTER O F ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM, CHICAGO CIRCLE (13) The Chicago Circle Senate has approved a recommendation from the College of Education for the establishment of a curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Education. This would be the first graduate program offered by the College of Education at Chicago Circle The program consists of a core of courses and six areas of concentration (administration, counseling, special education, early childhood education, measurement and evaluation, and instructional leadership). Students pursuing the degree will be teachers and administrative personnel employed in public and private schools, and others engaged in educational work in day care centers, settlement houses, etc., throughout metropolitan Chicago. The great majority of courses will be offered during the late afternoon and evening hours, on weekends, and in the summer. F u r t h e r details concerning the program, including admission and degree requirements, are filed with the Secretary of the Board. T h e Chancellor at the Chicago Circle campus and the Executive Vice President and Provost concur in this recommendation. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. In presenting this recommendation, President Corbally acknowledged that there are differing views as to the desirability of establishing new programs in this field at this time. However, he stated that the proposal was brought forward in order to place this general question before the staff of the Board of Higher Education, with whom continuing meetings are being held related to the scope and mission of the University of Illinois and its campuses. It was his intention, he indicated, to relate this specific program to these discussions.

On motion of Mr. Swain, the program was approved. Mr. Forsyth asked to be recorded as voting "No."