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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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achievement in the given department's field of study (usually, but not necessarily, the student's major field). A student enrolled in an interdepartmental curriculum may be recommended for Distinction by those responsible for the administration of his curriculum, in general conformity with the conditions for Departmental Distinction. These rules are reported for record and confirmation by the Board.

On motion of Mr. Hughes, the action of the Chicago Circle Senate was confirmed.

CHANGE IN NAME COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS, URBANA (9) The Dean of the College of Journalism and Communications and the Chancellor at the Urbana-Champaign campus recommend that the name of the College be changed to "College of Communications," effective July 1, 1968. The change requested is in keeping with developments throughout the nation. It reflects the broader responsibilities of the College to all the communications media and the desirability of developing programs based on a solid grounding in the social sciences and humanities. The names of the units within the College would remain unchanged, as would the organization. The Executive Vice-President and Provost concurs in this recommendation. I recommend approval.

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

APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER TITLE II OF T H E HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES ACT OF 19 6 3 (10) Under the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963, the United States Commissioner of Education is authorized to grant funds for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of academic and related facilities. T h e requirements of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the submission of applications for grants under the Act necessitate the adoption of a formal resolution by the Board authorizing the filing of applications and designating the person to act on behalf of the University in connection therewith. Accordingly, it is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a grant under the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 for the project described as "Construction of Library Fifth Stack Addition, also known as Library Building Addition at Champaign-Urbana Campus." Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Application for Grant Funds Under Title II of the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 Approved: January 17, 1968 WHEREAS, the U. S. Commissioner of Education is authorized under the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 to grant funds for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of certain academic and related facilities; and WHEREAS, T h e Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the governing body of the University of Illinois, hereinafter called the Applicant, is cognizant of the conditions under which grant funds are made available and approved for payment to an applicant; and WHEREAS, it is the sense of the governing body of the Applicant that it is desirable to apply for grants under the aforementioned act for the project described as Construction of Library Fifth Stack Addition, also known as Library Building Addition at Champaign-Urbana Campus. Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that application for the project described above is authorized and directed to be filed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, with the understanding that if upon due consideration by said board, applying the criteria of the State plan, said application receives a priority rating sufficiently high to receive grant funds under the aforementioned act, said application will be forwarded to the U. S. Commissioner of Education for consideration for his approval; and be it further