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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[June 22

GRADUATE PROGRAM IN STATISTICS ( n ) The University Senate recommends the establishment of a graduate program in statistics leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. During the past fifty years there has been a tremendous growth of statistical ideas and methods, and progress is continuing at a rapid rate. Gains made both in the theory and practice of statistics have been of the utmost importance in many fields. With these developments has come the need for training people who can make contributions to both the theory and practice of statistical inference from quantitative data. The proposed doctoral program in statistics is intended to recognize these needs and to serve as a means of preparing people to fill them. It is contemplated that those who wish to concentrate on research in the theory of statistics will continue to take a doctorate in mathematics with emphasis on analysis, statistics being a second major or a strong minor. Similarly, those who wish to concentrate on statistical research in another field — such as agronomy, economics, or psychology — will continue to take a doctorate in that field with a major or minor in statistics as required by the department in question. T h e doctorate in statistics here outlined is intended for students who wish to concentrate on research in statistical methods. It provides those having a major interest in statistical theory with training for practice in one or more fields of application. It offers those having major interest in a subject matter the necessary background in statistical theory (see Appendix, page 1255). This proposal has also been approved by the Executive Faculty of the Graduate College. I concur.

Dean Ridenour commented on this program. On motion of Dr. Meyer, this program was approved as recommended.

GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS (12) The University Senate recommends the establishment of a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business. The purpose of this program is to prepare graduate students for positions in teaching and research in institutions of higher education; and for consulting and administrative work in both private business and public service (see Appendix, page 1256). This program has also been approved by the Executive Faculty of the Graduate College. I concur.

Dean Bowen and Dean Ridenour commented on this program. On motion of Mr. McLaughlin, this program was adopted as recommended.

RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (13) T h e Governor has approved the following releases of funds from appropriations made to the University of Illinois for 1949-1951 for buildings and other capital improvements: Release No. 28 "For Permanent Improvements at Chicago Construction of Utility Distribution System and Remodeling of Existing B u i l d i n g s " . . . . . . . $ 16 187 This is a partial release from an appropriation of $190,000. T h e funds now released are for completion of the installation of new electrical feeders to the Illinois Surgical Institute and other areas including the Research Laboratories and Library units of the Medical and Dental College Laboratories Building in Chicago. Release No. 29 " F o r Permanent Improvements at Urbana-Champaign For Land — acquisition of land for the extension of the campus" This is the total release of an appropriation of $190,000.

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