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This is t e extension servlc- of the Col- BU. : MAN^o: 2NT RV1 e of C o m * a Busin« ss Admlnlstra It : [llinols br Ln< snv . , ipecial] one small I Ir B nagrrr. nt ronlems by provJ ; | bllcatlons, I I . extem on QOUI . library :/-rv' e, and inageroent cc salr mati^n gathered by its staff and r search, and by er agencies 13 colli I 1. dig» . ed, and Interpreted. Th<- work is the usinessmen, but also to the teaching and research proof th college. Director Is Earl P. Strong.

T s bureau in the Colle i Of Commerce ECONOMIC AND Bl:;::.~ I RESE; ( 9 B nesa Administration is a resea h organization for study of business and general economic problems, particularly on subjects of interest to Illinois, and to pass on its bindings and data to businessmen and others interested. It has t. 's regular publications, "Illinois Business Review," issued monthly, a I pinion and Comment," non-technical quarterly, and issues hullet is and other publications to present results of research as it i completed. Director is V. Lewis Bassie. This bureau in the College of EduEDUCATIONAL RESEARCH A;?D . RVICE :ation conducts investigations in its field, summarizes and brings to the attention of school people the results of research done elsewhere, and otherwise serves the schools Illinois. Its research findings are published in a series of bulletins. Projects involve school finance, fundamental studies, and editing of the "Encyclopedia of Educational Research." Field services include regional conferences, school district surveys, building neei surveys, leadership training programs, remedial reading, and consultation en school organization and administrative problems. The bureau' ' r i on Evaluation provides psychological and aptitude testing service J.t at cost to Illinois high schools to help the schools advise students about plans for continuing education and for life work. In 1948-49 the Btatewlde testing program served 40,000 juniors and seniors In 453 Illinois schools. Director of the bureau is Francis G. Cornell. This Institute offers graduate profLABOR AND INDUSTRI L RELATK resslonal training; extension service — in cooperation with the Division of University Extension for civic labor, and management groups; and a research and information servi ror •lustry and labor. It arranges classes, short courses, and ennferei 3, and publishes bulletins presenting results rs? its research. Director is Phillips Pradley. Thla Institute is one of the new units GOVERNMENT AND TUPLIC AFFAIR> the University. Its purpose is to f at problems of public administration, and to contribute to prepar tlon of students for public service. It plana r rch t : r I -ai , particularly state and local government in 11 d will publish resull of such research; and arranges short ooi ren< 3 for public officials and in-servi< training fa public mployes. Acting direotor Is CharL i M. Kn<-1 r.

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