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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[June 30

stated respectively for admission to those curricula, and provided further that the applicant for admission has completed at least one year's work in residence in the University of Illinois or in a college approved by the University. 2. T o the three-year law curriculum on satisfying the following requirements : a. Active service since September 16, 1940, in the military or naval forces of the United States or one of its co-belligerents, for a period of at least twelve months and discharge or release therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable ; b. Attendance in residence for a period of two years, equal to at least four semesters, in a college of the University of Illinois or in a college or university of approved standing, and the completion in residence of one-half of the number of hours required for a bachelor's degree by a college of the University or a college approved by the University; and c. Attainment of a weighted grade average in college work of at least 4.0; or attainment of a weighted grade average in college work of at least 3.5 and passing an examination approved by the faculty of the College of Law. In meeting the requirements of (a) and (b) above, the period a veteran was assigned for a course of-education or training under the A r m y Specialized Training P r o g r a m or the Navy College Training P r o g r a m or, as a cadet or midshipman, in one of the service academies may be counted in satisfaction of either the requirement for resident study in an approved college or university or the requirement of one year's active military or naval service, but not both.

On motion of Mr. Davis, these changes were approved as recommended, subject to the concurrence of Dr. Stoddard. 1

CHANGES IN REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE LIBRARY SCHOOL (36) T h e University Senate recommends approval of the following requirements for admission to t h e Library School: F o r admission to the Library School a bachelor's degree in arts or sciences from the University of Illinois o r its equivalent is required. Applicants must give evidence of ( i ) superior scholastic ability, and (2) professional promise for librarianship. 1. In general, only those applicants will be admitted whose undergraduate work averages at least 3.5 or its equivalent as determined by the University for institutions using a different grading system, and whose performance is satisfactory on tests administered by the Student Personnel Bureau. In exceptional cases an applicant whose average approximates 3.5 may be admitted provided he demonstrates superior performance on appropriate Personnel Bureau tests. 2. Evidence of professional promise for librarianship will be secured from letters of reference and other sources. A personal interview with a representative of the school may be required.

On motion of Mr. Davis, these requirements were approved, subject to the concurrence of Dr. Stoddard. 1

GENERAL UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS (37) T h e Provost has prepared a statement and a recommendation that the University adopt better machinery for dealing with ( a ) research programs in the areas that fall between the commonly-recognized subject-matter fields; (b) teaching programs that require a synthesis of the basic principles common to several related fields; and (c) professional and semi-professional programs more closely related to new kinds of life callings than to traditional methods of organizing knowledge along departmental lines.

Provost Griffith commented on this matter. Action was deferred until the next meeting of the Board.

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Dr. Stoddard notified the President of the University on July 9, 1945. of his concurrence.