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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Admission R e q u i r e m e n t s Completion of a program in nursing substantially equivalent to the baccalaureate degree program of the College of Nursing, University of Illinois. Minimum scholastic average of 3.S1 in undergraduate work. A license to practice as a professional nurse in at least one state or other political jurisdiction. Passing, with satisfactory grades, examinations specified by the Graduate College and the College of Nursing. Potential for professional practice in the elected field of specialization. Graduation Requirements Completion of the approved curriculum. Satisfactory completion of thesis on subject approved by professor in charge of major work and oral examination upon the thesis. Satisfaction of the requirements of the Graduate College for units and grades, or minimum grade-point average as required by the Graduate College. Study in residence for the equivalent of at least three quarters. Completion of all requirements for the degree within five calendar years after first registration in Graduate College. The Senate Coordinating Council has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, subject to further action by the Board of Higher Education. Submitted herewith is a supporting statement from the College of Nursing on the need for this program, the resources of the University of Illinois for offering the same, and the details of the proposed curriculum, a copy of which is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record.

On motion of Mrs. Watkins, this recommendation was approved.

G R A D U A T E P R O G R A M IN H O M E ECONOMICS

(7) The Urbana-Champaign Senate has approved a new graduate program option in family and consumption economics leading to the degree of Master of Science in Home Economics. Submitted herewith are supporting memoranda giving the details of this option, a copy of which is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record. The Senate Coordinating Council indicates that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval.

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

C H A N G E IN GRADING SYSTEM (8) At its meeting on December 19, 1962, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation from the University Senates for a change in the grading system whereby the grade of " D R " (the equivalent of a grade of "E," indicating failure), formerly recorded when a student has been dropped from a course for dishonesty in an examination or other required work, shall be discontinued and a grade of "E" will be recorded. Following approval of this recommendation, the question was asked if the fact that a grade of " E " is being reported for academic irregularity would be entered in the student's record, and the Board was informed that a report in answer to the question would be made at a subsequent meeting. I now report that the change in practice recommended by the Senates does not include the recording of information as to the reason for which the grade of "E" is imposed as a consequence of academic irregularity. No such notation or explanation has been recorded in the case of the grade "DR." T h i s report w a s received for record. UNIVERSITY O F ILLINOIS C E N T E N N I A L (9) The University of Illinois was established by an Act of the General Assembly of Illinois which was approved by Governor Richard J. Oglesby on February 28,

1 An average of 3.5 is the numerical equivalent of an average half way between B and C in the University's grading system of A, B, C, D, and E, with A the highest grade and E indicating failure.