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        L. AFROTC and GFROTC Flight Training Contracts Approved.

        Mr. Peterson explained that the University had, for the past two years,
been carrying on air flight training programs for the Air Force and Ground
Force ROTC units at the University under a contract with the Armed Forces.
He explained that subcontracts for the flight training had been made, with all
necessary insurance to indemnify the University from suits incident to the
air flight training program. He stated that these contracts were subject to
renewal and recommended that approval be given to renew them for the
ensuing year under similar conditions as the previous contracts for these
programs.

        Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Air Force and
Ground Force ROTC contracts for flight training were authorized renewed and
extended for another year, and contract was authorized entered into with Bohmer
Flying Service as required.



        M. Appointment of Provost Approved.

        President Dickey made the following statement regarding reactivating
the position of provost, and made the following recommendation:


               During the past four years continuing consideration has
        been given to the organizational structure of the University.  The
        self-study which was completed a few months ago and the visit by
        the committee of consultants from other institutions have contribut-
        ed to the knowledge that certain changes in the administrative
        pattern of the institution were necessary.

               These changes are made necessary because of expanding
        programs of instruction and research, by increasing specialization
        and complexity in modern higher education, and by the rising need
        for effective communication, planning, coordination, and continuous
        s tudy.

               All administrative officers of a university should function
        in such a way that rapid decisions can be made--decisions which
        are based on a clearer understanding of the problems involved than
        the president as a single individual can possess.  The president and
        the chief administrative officers should form an "operating com-
        mittee'v or a v"cabinet" which will give thoughtful consideration to the
        alternative courses of action required for the operation and the
        advancement of the institution..  At the present time we have an
        executive vice president (Dr. Leo M. Chamberlain), a vice
        president for business administration (Dr. Frank D. Peterson),
        and a vice president for the Medical Center (Dr. William R. Willard).
        These men are outstanding and this University is one of the most
        fortunate of which I know because it has persons in these key positions
        who have vision and great ability. It has been increasingly clear,
        however, that as the University expands, not only in numbers of
        students but also in a variety of programs, an additional top adrmin-
        istrative officer is needed.