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SNYDER, JAMES N., Associate Professor of Physics, in the College of Engineering—
leave of absence for one year beginning September i, 1956, without
pay.
TRELEASE, MRS. LEAH F., Associate Professor of English — disability leave of
absence during the first semester of the academic year beginning September
1, 1956.
WEISSMAN, IRA, Research Associate in the Control Systems Laboratory, in the
Engineering Experiment Station — leave of absence, without pay, September
24-September 28, 1956.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee submitted the following report.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OCTOBER 3, 1 95 6
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University
of Illinois was held in the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Illinois,
on Wednesday, October 3, 1956, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Mr. Park Livingston, Mrs. Frances
B. Watkins, and Mr. H. B. Megran, Chairman.
Also present were President David D. Henry, Mr. Henning Larsen, Vice-
President and Provost, Mr. H. O. Farber, Vice-President and Comptroller, and
Mr. A. J. Janata, Secretary of the Board.
The Executive Committee considered the following item of business presented
by the President of the University.
Special Service Assignment for Dean L. B. Howard
The University of Illinois has a contract with the International Cooperation
Administration under which Illinois and four other universities supply technical
assistance to institutions of higher education in India.
Dean Louis B. Howard has been asked to participate with the Deans of
Agriculture of Ohio State University and Kansas State College of Agriculture
and Applied Science in a mission to India for approximately six weeks beginning
October 7, 1956.
The objectives of the trip will include a review of the work being done by
University of Illinois representatives at various locations in India, consultation
with Indian officials concerning the progress which has been made thus far, and
discussions with University representatives to ascertain the future effectiveness
of this program.
I have authorized Dean Howard to go to India for these conferences and
have also authorized Dr. T. S. Hamilton, Associate Director of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, to serve as Acting Dean of the College of Agriculture during
the obsence of Dean Howard.
On motion of Mr. Livingston, the action of the President was confirmed.
The Committee adjourned.
PARK LIVINGSTON
A. J. JANATA FRANCES B. WATKINS
Clerk H. B. MEGRAN, Chairman
PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILES
The Secretary and the Comptroller reported that bids will be received
subsequent to this meeting on the purchase of replacements for the
University's motor vehicle fleet. It will be necessary to act on these
bids before the next meeting of the Board of Trustees, and recommendations
for the purchases will be submitted to the Executive Committee.
The Board adjourned.
A. J. JANATA H. B. MEGRAN
Secretary President