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U N I V E R S I T Y OF I L L I N O I S

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Although Dr. Peltason is well-known to the Trustees from his previous service in the University, a general outline of his career is supplied in the attached statement. O n m o t i o n of M r . D i l l i a r d , t h i s a p p o i n t m e n t w a s a p p r o v e d . ACTING DEANSHIP OF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHICAGO CIRCLE (5) The Chancellor at Chicago Circle has recommended the appointment of Rupert M. Price, presently Associate Professor of Physics, Emeritus, as P r o fessor of Engineering and Acting Dean of the College of Engineering at Chicago Circle for eight months beginning January 1, 1967, at an annual salary of $24,500 on a twelve month-service basis. Professor Price will replace Dean Robert B. Banks who has submitted his resignation effective December 31, 1966, so that he may accept a position with the Ford Foundation. The Dean of the Graduate College and the Executive Vice-President and Provost concur. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Swain, this appointment was approved.

CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, URBANA (6) The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends the appointment of Professor Clark C. Spence as Chairman of the Department of History at Urbana for two years beginning September 1, 1967. The salary will be determined when the budget for 1967-68 is submitted to the Board for approval. Professor Spence will succeed Professor Robert W. Johannsen who will have served two consecutive two-year terms, and will not be eligible for reappointment under the by-laws of the Department of History. This recommendation is submitted after consultation with members of the Department and on nomination of its Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Executive VicePresident and Provost have been consulted and concur in this recommendation. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Pogue, this appointment was approved.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION. CHICAGO CIRCLE (7) The Chancellor of the Chicago Circle campus recommends the establishment on that campus of a College of Education, within which would also be established a School of Physical Education. The College would be authorized to grant degrees in both fields. At present there are at Chicago Circle a Division of Education and a Division of Physical Education. The existing organization is that approved by the Board of Trustees on February IS, 1961, when the initial educational program for the new campus was approved. As indicated in the Chancellor's recommendation and supporting memorandum ( a copy of which is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record), the recommendation is made in fulfillment of a history of University commitments and planning to meet the pressing, and growing, need for teachers in the elementary and secondary school systems. At present 1,275 students have enrolled in programs in secondary education up to the senior year. A total of 475 students have enrolled in elementary education through the sophomore year. Over 200 a r e enrolled in degree programs in physical education. All of the curricula leading to degrees in these fields have been approved by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the University's obligations and commitments to the hundreds of students and the various agencies of the state of Illinois, a comprehensive organization and program for the training of teachers is an integral part of the University's total approach to its urban environment and calling. The need for teachers is nowhere more keenly felt than in the urban areas. T h e College of Education at Chicago Circle would perform the following functions: