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and Classical Languages and Literatures in one department has not proved
entirely satisfactory and it has been recommended by a committee appointed to
study the problem that departmental identity be restored in Classics through
the establishment of a separate Department of Classical Languages and Litera-
tures .

       On motion by Dr. Nicholas, seconded by Mr. Wright, and passed,
authorization was given to divide the Department of Germanic and Classical
Languages and Literatures into two departments to be known in the future as
the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Department of
Class-ical Languages and Literatures. (See PR 5 at the end of the Minutes.


       L. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering Degree
Authorized (PR 6)

       It was pointed out that the proposed Ph. D. degree in Chemical Engine&-.ring
had been reviewed by the appropriate groups, was administratively feasible, and
a need existed for persons with this advanced training. President Singletary,
therefore, recommended that approval be given to the program leading to the
degree.

       On motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the Ph. D. degree in Chemi-
cal Engineering was approved. (See PR 6 at the end of the Minutes.



       M. Replacement of LL. B. Degrees with J. D. Degrees
Authorized (PR 7)

       In 1965 the designation of the degree awarded to graduates of the College
of Law, was changed from the LL. B. degree to the J. D. degree. There was no
change in the program leading to the degree; therefore, those completing the
requirements for a degree prior to 1965 are eligible for the J. D. degree. Per-
mission -was requested from the Board of Trustees to replace the LL. B. degree
granted prior to 1965 with the J. D. degree upon application and payment of a fee
to cover administrative costs.

       President Singletary and Dr. Cochran recommended that such permission
be granted and it was so moved by Governor Chandler, seconded by Mr. Bell,
and passed unanimously. (See PR 7 at the end of the Minutes.



       N. Agreement with Thomas More College Approved (PR 8)

       President Singletary recommended that approval be given to the adoption
of a Five Year Combined Liberal Arts - Engineering Program with the Thomas
More College of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky. Upon
completion of the requirements of a curriculum prescribed in the program, the