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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[November 18

T h e proposed program should correct deficiencies which presented problems for graduates of the program during the past several years. No budgetary or staff increase will be required to carry out the proposed revisions. This revision has been approved by the Council on Teacher Education. The chancellor at Chicago Circle and the vice president for academic affairs concur in this recommendation. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M i s s W i n t e r , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d . President's Report on Actions of the Senates Change o f Name, Department of Physiology, Medical Center (4) The Medical Center Senate has approved a recommendation from the College of Medicine to change the name of the Department of Physiology in the School of Basic Medical Sciences at the Medical Center to the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. At the Urbana-Champaign campus a similar department in the School of Life Sciences is so designated. T h e change is proposed to describe more accurately the instructional and research functions of the department. Change of Name, Department of Preventive Medicine, Peoria School of Medicine, Medical Center The Medical Center Senate has approved a recommendation from the College of Medicine to change the name of the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Peoria School of Medicine to the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health. At the Medical Center a similar department in the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine is so designated. The change is proposed to indicate more clearly the concern of the faculty for the identification and solution of health problems for groups of people, and to provide for inclusion in the department of health professionals or health-related professionals with expertise in social medicine, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Establishment of a Minor in Classical Civilization, Chicago Circle The Chicago Circle Senate has approved the establishment of a minor in classical civilization. T h e proposed minor follows, in reduced form, the present major in classical civilization. Requirements for the minor include 28 hours in Department of the Classics classical civilization courses of which at least 20 hours must be at the 200 level or above. U p to 12 hours may be taken in related courses in history, history of architecture and art, or philosophy. No more than 8 hours in Greek or Latin at the 104 level or above may be presented toward the minor. Establishment o f Minor in Women's Studies, Chicago Circle T h e Chicago Circle Senate has approved the establishment of a minor in women's studies. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and consists of a core of introductory courses, plus 16 additional hours of course work. T h e minor in women's studies is expected to satisfy a growing demand for courses in this area and to attract a number of women who are returning to the university to seek expanded educational and vocational options. It is intended to further the students' understanding of women through a study of their history, psychology, and biology; their roles in politics and the economy; and their contributions to literature and the arts.