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Page 4 THREE CAMPUSES Work of the University of Illinois is centered on three campuses, with research, extension, and other services carried to the entire state. (For locations of campuses and how to reach them, see page 5.) Urbana-Champaign is the main campus and administrative center of the University. Here are 13 of the colleges and schools, and also institutes, bureaus, experiment stations, and headquarters for extension and other services, including the work at agricultural farms in 35 counties. (For list of units, see page 3*) Colleges and schools on this campus offer liberal arts courses and professional courses in many fields. Advanced work is offered by the Graduate College. Enrollment totals 19,521, including 3*359 graduate students. Administratively a part of this campus is the nearby University of Illinois airport, and Robert Allerton Park. The campus covers 448 acres with 1,698 acres of agricultural fields adjoining; the airport 771 acres; Allerton Park 1,744 acres. There are 79 major buildings on the main campus. Plant, equipment, experimental fields, etc., are valued at $58,178,768. Chicago Professional Colleges are a center for the study of the health sciences through'"tlie" Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, School of Nursing, and associated hospitals, clinics, and institutes. (See page 3 list.) Student enrollment is 1,629. The 15-acre campus has five major buildings, one of them 17 stories high* The University plant and equipment here areA&lued at $12,251,310. The units are a part of the world!s greatest medical center. Presbyterian hospital, though not owned by the University, is closely affiliated. The Baptist Home and Hospital in Maywood is associated with the College of Medicine. The Illinois Division of Services for Crippled Children, located in Springfield, and the Institution for Tuberculosis Research in Chicago are responsible to the University!s medical officers. Chicago Undergraduate Division is located on Navy Pier. Freshman and sophomore courses are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, commerce and business administration, and engineering, under the supervision of associate deans representing the respective colleges for these fields. The division was established in 1946 as a part of the University's effort to meet demands for college training by veterans and others. Courses are identical with those presented at Urbana-Champalgn. Enrollment Is 3*912. The Division occupies leased space in the north side and other parts of Navy Pier, utilizing facilities and equipment totaling $6,783*114 in value. As of Nov. 1, 1949, the University staff included: STAFF AdminisAca~ Non-salaried N0N~ trative , demic clinical Academic Total Urbana-Champalgn ••••••107 ....3,072 .-•••• 2,592 ....5,781 Chicago professional....25.......364........651.•*« 1,252 ... 2,292 Chicago Undergraduate 16* •••••• •229 ..•..-...•.•.•.. 285. . •. .. .530 Springfield (Crippled 1... 106 .107 Children Division) _^_ Totals. TO ..• 3,665 ..P..'. H5T .... 4,'235 . - " 8 , W Items throughout this Reference Folder deal with all campusesenrollment, finances, plant, library, staff, student services, etc*