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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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PROGRAM FOR STUDY IN PARIS FOR STUDENTS IN ARCHITECTURE, CHICAGO CIRCLE (7) The Chicago Circle Senate has approved a recommendation from the College of Architecture and A r t to establish a program providing for study in Paris for students in the Department of Architecture. The program will consist of two quarters of study in the fifth year of the architecture curriculum during the winter and spring quarters. Fifteen students of architecture selected by the Department have indicated an intent to participate. The participating students will travel as a group to Paris accompanied by a faculty member. Students will advance the costs of round trip travel, room, and tuition to the University before departure. Participating faculty, who will pay their own travel and living expenses, will provide supervision and guidance of students in addition to regular teaching assignments. As is the case with the program for architecture students at Urbana (authorized on November 10, 1966), the Chicago Circle program is expected to offer students an opportunity to study significant examples of architecture and historic monuments, to meet European leaders in the architectural profession, and to broaden their cultural background. However, several differences between the two programs exist: the Chicago Circle program emphasizes architectural education in the context of the urban environment, and for this reason, the Paris location is optimal. Moreover, the proposed program of two quarters would present substantial calendar obstacles to coordination with the one-semester Urbana program. The design of this program for fifth-year students, which the Chicago Circle faculty feels offers several advantages, would limit coordination feasibility with the Urbana program which is designed for third-year students. The Dean of the College of Architecture and Art anticipates that the necessary financial support can be assured for otherwise qualified students who would be prevented from participating solely due to lack of funds. The Chancellor at Chicago Circle and the Executive Vice President and P r o vost concur in this recommendation. The Senate Coordinating Council has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, subject to successful completion of contract negotiations. O n m o t i o n of M r . H a h n , t h i s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d . REPORTS ON EXTENSION AND PUBLIC SERVICE (8) For some two years, the University Council on Extension and Public Service, with central staff assistance, has been studying the extension and public service role of the University. This has been done in the light of organizational changes which seemed desirable because of greater campus autonomy and the urgency of outside social problems calling for University response. The study was conducted in two phases, culminating in two reports: Phase I, dealing with University resources, the outreach philosophy, and the critical problems; and Phase II, dealing with recommendations for changes in organization and policy. These reports, adopted in principle by the University Council on Extension and Public Service and written in accordance with its recommendations, were made to the President. They still have the status of internal reports, awaiting decisions on implementation. Further steps will require administrative decisions at both the central and campus levels. Board action is not explicitly required; however, the reports are hereby presented to the Board for its receipt and information. Highlights of the recommendations include provision for: 1. A chancellor's deputy to be responsible for extension and public service on each campus. 2. A Vice President for Public Service to serve as the President's deputy for University-wide coordination. 3. A Public Service Board to be made up of the Vice President for Public Service and the three vice chancellors (or whatever named) for overall surveillance, joint planning, division of labor, and assured state-wide coverage.