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1957] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 433
io. LEWIS E, WAGNER, Associate Professor of Economics, beginning September
i, I 957> at an annual salary of $8,550 (DY).
11. HENRY W. WYLD, JR., Assistant Professor of Physics, beginning September
1, 1957, at an annual salary of $7,000 (B).
12. JIRO YAMASHITA, Research Assistant Professor of Physics, for four months
from September 16, 1957, at a salary of $1,725 (G).
On motion of Mr. Herrick, these appointments were confirmed.
CHAIRMANSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
(4) Professor H. K. Allen, Chairman of the Department of Economics, has asked
to be relieved of the duties of chairmanship effective September 1, 1957. To
replace him, the Dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration
recommends the appointment of Professor John F. Bell as Chairman of the Department
of Economics for two years beginning September I, 1957, in addition to
his position as Professor of Economics on indefinite tenure. The salary of this
position will be determined later when the budget for 1957-58 is prepared and
submitted to the Board for approval.
Before submitting this nomination, the Dean consulted the Executive Committee
of the Department of Economics in accordance with the provision in the
University of Illinois Statutes governing the appointment of a chairman of a
department, and the recommendation is supported by the Vice-President and
Provost and the Dean of the Graduate College.
I concur.
On motion of Mr. Swain, this appointment was approved.
HEADSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
(5) The Dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration recommends
the appointment of Dr. Paul M. Van Arsdell, presently Professor of
Economics and Associate Dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration,
as Professor of Finance on indefinite tenure and Head of the new
Department of Finance beginning September I, 1957. The salary of this position
will be determined later when the budget for 1957-58 is prepared and submitted to
the Board for approval. Professor Van Arsdell will give up the position of
Associate Dean.
All members of the new Department of professorial rank have been consulted
in accordance with the provision in the University of Illinois Statutes governing
the appointment of a head of a department, and the recommendation is supported
by the Vice-President and Provost and the Dean of the Graduate College.
I concur.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, this appointment was approved.
CHANGE IN STATUS OF ROBBEN W. FLEMING
(6) Professor Robben W. Fleming, who has been serving as Director of the
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations since September 1, 1952, and the Dean
of the College of Law have jointly requested his transfer to the faculty of the
College of Law as Professor of Law beginning September 1, 1957.
It is understood that Professor Fleming will continue as Director of the
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations during the academic year 1957-58, or
until his successor as Director of the Institute is appointed in case such an appointment
is made before June, 1958, and will teach part time in the College of Law
during 1957-58. Thereafter he will become a full-time member of the Law faculty
and an associate member of the faculty of the Institute of Labor and Industrial
Relations. He will teach courses in the field of labor law, an area to be expanded
in the College of Law curriculum.
I have approved this transfer and request confirmation of my action.
On motion of Mr. Nickell, the President's action was confirmed.
CANCELLATIONS OF SABBATICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE
(7) The sabbatical leaves of absence granted the following members of the
faculty have been cancelled, on their request and without prejudice.
GIULIO ASCOLI, Assistant Professor of Physics