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since he is already on special assignment to the State on a part-time, reim-
bursable basis. The new position is seen as a temporary one and a part-time
one and he can continue serving as Dean of the College, as he is presently doing.
The University is in the process of looking at the alternatives on how to handle
the internal administration of the College and will in all likelihood be back to the
Board of Trustees in the near future with a recommendation on this. In the
meantime, the University is delighted that it has people that will help in these
matters and glad that Dean Haywood can provide this service.


       M. Budget Revisions for 1973-74 (PR 4)

       President Singletary mentioned that Dr. Clapp was present and would be
happy to answer any questions relative to the recommended revisions in the
1973-74 budget.

       There being no questions, on motion by Mr. Sturgill, seconded by Mr.
Goss, with all present voting "Aye", the recommended budget revisions were
authorized and approved. (See PR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)


       N. Revision in Refund Policy Statement (PR 5)

       At President Singletary's request, Dr. Cochran explained that the pro-
posed revision in the policy statement on refunds to students withdrawing from
the University was for clarification purposes only. It represents no change in
policy but establishes more clearly the cut-off date for receiving refunds.

       There being no questions, on motion by Dr. Sears, seconded by Mr.
Palmer and passed without dissent, the proposed revision in the refund policy
as recommended in PR 5 was approved. (See PR 5 at the end of the Minutes.)


      0. Proposed Amendment to the Governing Regulations Received
and Tabled (PR 6)

      The President explained that the proposed. amendment to the Governing
Regulations as set forth in PR 6 came to the Board from the University Senate
and had the approval of the University Administration. The proposed change
would not affect the total membership of the University Senate but would provide
a modified basis for apportioning the elected faculty members among the various
colleges and the University Libraries. Professor Sears and Professor Oberst
endorsed the proposed change and Professor Sears moved that the Amendmnent be
received and tabled for action at a later meeting. His motion was seconded by
Mrs. Blazer and passed. (See PR 6 at the end of the Minutes. )