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want eventually, and its preparation can go on even though actual publication may have to be delayed because of lack of funds. T h i s m a t t e r w a s referred to the Committee on Alumni. PURCHASES RECOMMENDED AND AUTHORIZED (6) A recommendation that the following purchase be authorized: One GMC 131%" wheelbase cab-over-engine truck with dump body, to replace International truck purchased in 1936, from Dillavou Bros., the lowest bidder, at a net cost (after trade-in allowance on old truck) of $1,228.44. T h e old truck would require extensive repairs to keep it in serviceable condition, and it is more economical to trade it in for a new one. A report of the following purchase authorized by the President of the University as an emergency in accordance with the University Statutes: 6,365 feet 4/c # 0 0 A.W.G. Lead Covered Cable 1,000 feet 4/c # 4 A.W.G. Lead Covered Cable for use in construction of electric load center ( N o . 6 ) , from the General Cable Company, Chicago, Illinois, one of the three lowest bidders, at their price of $8,307.60. Eight bids were received, two others being the same as the General Cable Company, but the latter promises delivery in 35 days whereas the other two will require much longer periods.

On motion of Mr. Fornof, the purchase of a truck was authorized as recommended and the action of the President of the University in authorizing the purchase of cable was approved and confirmed.

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN CHICAGO (7) T h e Board at its meeting on September 26, 1941 (Minutes, page 631), authorized the Physical Plant Department to purchase property in Chicago on the basis of appraisals by the Chicago Real Estate Board. The Director is under the impression that the Board intended to approve the employment of an agent in securing this property but the minutes of the meeting do not so indicate. Therefore, the matter is being presented to the Board for further instructions.

On motion of Mr. Davis, the Physical Plant Department was authorized to employ Mr. Farr, or such other agent as may seem desirable, to purchase such of these properties as may be available within the appraisal of the Chicago Real Estate Board.

CHANGES IN EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATION A N D MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER PROGRAMS NECESSITATED BY T H E W A R , A N D ADJUSTMENTS IN FINANCIAL OPERATIONS (8) A meeting of the University Council was held on December 19 on call of the President to consider the effects of the war on the University's educational, research, and other programs, and the adjustments which would need to be made in the budget due to reduced enrollments, with consequent decrease in income from student fees, and increasing operating costs. T h e Council was informed that the Board of Trustees expects the President of the University to submit specific recommendations of steps to be taken dealing with these war problems. Following the presentation of estimates of future enrollments and other pertinent data by the Comptroller, the Director of the Bureau of Institutional Research, and the Director of the Physical Plant Department, there was a general discussion of these problems. At the conclusion of the discussion the President stated that he would call on the Bureau of Institutional Research and its Advisory Committee to prepare recommendations for submission to him and to the Board of Trustees. This Committee has functioned as an agency of the Council in the preparation of annual and biennial budgets. The report of the Advisory Committee is submitted herewith. It should be noted that there has not been sufficient time to present this report to the University Council for its consideration, but I accept the report and concur in its findings.