OF TEE MEETING of the FBTAHCE COMMITTEE January 19, 1961 The Finance Committee convened at Kellogg Center at 7-00 a.m. for "breakfast* The following members were present: Messrs* Harlan, Huff., Merrtman, Smithy Stevens; President Hannah, Treasurer May Absent; Mr. Vanderploeg; Dr. Bartiett Investment recommenda- tions Recommendation from Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Mr- Cress that for the Pension and Retirement Fund, for the fifth purchase in the 6-month stock purchase program of $50,000 per month, 800 shares of national Cash Register "be purchased. The yield is 1.8$ based on a current dividend of $1.20 per share and a present market price of about 66. Recommendation from Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Mr. Cress that in the Pension and Retirement Fund 1,000 rights plus available cash be used to subscribe to an additional 100 shares of Lone Star Gas at an approximate price of $40 per share. 1 Agreement with D.B. Varner re;: alt. to house changed. On motion by Mr. Huff, items 1 and 2. seconded by Mr. Stevens, it was voted to approve the recommendations in 3. Recommendation that the agreement made with Chancellor Varner providing a house allowance of $2,000 per year for a 7^-year period to take care of the cost of the alterations and improvements made by him at his expense in the President's House on the Michigan State University-Oakland campus be amended to increase the allowance from $2,000 per year to $3,000 per year and extending the original period from 7§- years to 10 years. Mr. Varner has actually spent $29,358*31 which does not include draperies, carpeting, furnishing, etc. Contract let to low bidder on telephone and electric ducts for new dorm. Negotiation of oil and gast lease authorized on S.V.H.Farm 0! Dell, Hewlett & Luckenback employed as architects for auditorium at M3U-0 Legisl approv- al to be req. for housing -units, student; center and im building at MSU-0 Ralph Calder Architect on Chem Bldg. and new dorm* On motion by Mr. Earlan, seconded loy Mr. Merriman, it was voted to approve the above recommenda- tion. This action relates to former action taken in May 1959 an& in September 1959 • 4. Consideration of the following bids and awarding of the contract to the low bidder on the telephone and electric ducts for the dormitory now under construction: Barker-Fowler Hat zel-Buehler Hall Electric $^1,852 ^-3,720 44, khh Central Electric $46,176 Lansing Electric Motors 59,773 On motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to award the above contract to Barker-Fowler, the low bidder. 5. Discussion of the possibility of an oil lease on the Sarah Van Hoosen Jones Farm. On motion by Mr. Harlan, seconded by Mr. Merriman^ it was voted to authorize the negotiation of an oil and gas lease on the Sarah Van Hoosen Jones Farm in Rochester "With the understanding that the details are to be vorked out by Attorney Carr, Chancellor Varner and Miss Jones so that her interests are adequately protected. It is suggested that any revenue from the lease be divided between the University and Miss Jones on an equal-share basis. This, too, is subject to negotiation. 6. Chancellor Varner.'recommended that he be authorized to employ O'Dell, Hewlett and Iaickenbach as architects to prepare preliminary sketches and plans for an auditorium to seat 3,000 persons at Michigan State University-Oakland. It is contemplated that this building is to be designed to be built at a cost of less than $2,000,000 and with the understanding that the architects will not be paid until the building is constructed. On motion ^oy Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to approve the above recommendation. 7. Authorization for request for legislative approval for additional married housing units to be constructed at once for occupancy in the fall of 19&1, additional dormitory housing for 1,000 students to be available for occupancy in the fall of 1962 and for housing units, student center and intramural building at Michigan State .University-Oakland. On motion "oy Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Harlan, it was voted to instruct the officers of the University to take such steps as are necessary to secure legislative approval for these items. 8. Approval of Ralph Calder as architect for the new Chemistry Building. 9. The President outlined the necessity for immediate action for the selection of an architect to plan the new dormitory to house approximately 1,000 students to be constructed for availability for student use in the fall of 1962. After discussion of architects and architecture, it was moved by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Merriman, to authorize the employment of Ralph Calder for both the Chemistry Building and the new dormitory• The motion carried. 1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Finance .Committee,, continued: January 19, 1961 10* Trustee Harlan offered to provide a contribution of $1,000 as a prize for architectural competition for the design of a building to house the University programs in Forestry and Conservation. It was suggested that the University arrange for this prize competition, selection of judges and other details subject to Mr. Earlan's approval. $1000 prize offered by Mr. Harlan 1 1 On motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to accept this offer and to authorize such competition. 11. Vice President May and Trustee Huff recommended that the Board approve the investment of retirement trust funds in a mortgage on a property in Ann Arbor leased by the Kroger Company, the terms of the investment to be $270,000 represented by a promissory note bearing interest at 6% per annum secured by an 18-year mortgage and assignment of the 15-year lease -ser- vicing fee to be 3/8 of 1$ leaving net realizable interest of 5-5/8$. At the expiration of the 15-year lease, there will be a balance remaining of $70,000, protected hy the mortgage on the property. The officers of the University and the University Attorney were authorized to conclude the transaction upon presentation of satisfactory title opinion approval of all implementing documents. On motion by Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. Harlan, it was voted to approve the above recommendation. 12. The President discussed his possible trip to visit University projects in Okinawa, Taiwan, Vietnam and Pakistan and raised the question as to whether the trip should be undertaken at this time or delayed. The Board unanimously agreed that it was desirable for the President to take this trip immediately following the February meeting of the Board of Trustees with the "understanding that the March Board meeting would be delayed until after his return, possibly until the last week in March. Investment in retirement trust funds in mortgage on property in Ann Arbor leased by Kroger President to make trip to I University projects. Adjourned. MIHUTE3 OF THE MEETING of the BOARD OP TRUSTEES January 19, 1961 Present: Dr. Smith, Chairman; Messrs* Harlan, Huff, Merriman, Stevens, President Hannah, Treasurer and Acting Secretary Mercier Absent: Mr. Vanderploegj Dr. Bartlett The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. 1 SPECIAL MISCEI^AHEOUS 1. Approval of the Finance Committee Items on the previous page. On motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Huff, it was voted to approve the Finance Committee Items, 2. Mr. Breslin discussed developments in the legislature of interest to Michigan State University. The Board agreed that it was of the utn&st importance that everything possible be done to convince the legislature that the funds appropriated for the Agricultural Extension Service and Agricultural Research be specifically earmarked for these purposes in the appropriation act. The Board also unanimously expressed its grave concern over the needs of the University for structures to house libraries, classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices to accomodate the rapidly increasing enrollment. 3. Trustee Stevens expressed the hope that the Commencement Committee would give serious con- sideration to the possibility of extending an invitation to deliver the Commencement address at the 1961 Commencement to Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Douglas MacArthur or Herbert Hoover. Other members of the Board expressed approval. PRSSIDENTTS REPORT 1. Designation of Marie Mercier as Acting Secretary of the Board and Acting Secretary of the University, effective January 1, 1961. On motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Huff, it was voted to ratify the above action, appointing Miss Mercier Acting Secretary of the University, effective January 1, 1961. •frX-XX'X-XXXXX-XXX Trustees Stevens moved that the Board proceed to appoint a permanent Secretary and outlined his reasons for feeling this would be desirable. The motion was not seconded. Trustee Merriman expressed the hope that the selection of the new Secretary might be made from within the University. Discussion of developments in legis. re: MSU Commenc ement Com. to give consideration to securing Eisenhower, McArthur or Hoover to speak at Commencement Marie Mercier designated Acting Secretary Move to dis- cuss appt. of permanent Sec. was not seconded 1 1 BUSINESS Resignations Resignations and Terminations January 19, 1961 l..: Isabella F. McClellan, Home Economics Agent, Wayne County, January 31; 19^1 to accept other employment. 2. Ralph Emerson Kirch, 4-E Agent at Large, February 28, 1961 to accept a position as Director of Resources at the National 4-H Club Foundation, Washington, D.C 3. Fraxik W. Suggitt, Professor of Resource Development, December 31, i960 to engage in private consulting work. k. Geoffrey Y. Coraog, Assistant Professor of Political Science, December 31> 19^0 to accept a position with the Public Administration Service, Chicago, Illinois. 5. Lyle D. Oleson, Instructor in Applied Mechanics, April 30, 1961* It was not expected that he would become a permanent facility member* 6. Peter H. Ovenburg, Instructor in Zoology, August 31 .> 19^1 • 7. Charles W. Boas, Assistant Professor of Geography, April 30, 1961 to take a position in industry* 8. Jacques M# Levy, Assistant Instructor in Psychology, December 31* i960. He has completed his i graduate work. 9. H. Douglas Cook, Coordinator in Labor and Industrial Relations Center, December 31j> i960 to accept a position as Assistant to the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives in the State of Michigan. 10. Carol McClung, Librarian, Library, December 15, i960 to become a full-time homemaker. 11- Roy J. Alexander, Dean of Students at Michigan State University-Oakland June 30, 1961 for Leaves health reasons. Leaves—Sabbatical 1. Karl T. Hereford, Associate Professor of Education, with, half pay from September 1, 1961 to August 31> 1962 for study and research in Latin America. 2. Buford L. Stefflre, Professor of Education with full pay from September 1, 1961 to February 23, 1962 for research and writing in Europe. 3* Malvern P. Obrecht, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering with full pay from April 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961 for travel and writing in England- 4. Gordon E. Guyer, Associate Professor of Entomology with full pay from July 1, 1961 to Decem- ber 31, 1961 for study at Oregon State and the University of California. 5. Hans Nathan, Associate Professor of Music with half pay from September 1, 1961 to August 31> 1962 for study and research in Florence, Italy. 6. Adrian Jaffe, Associate Professor of English with half pay from September 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962 for study and travel in France. 7. James L. !Qye, Associate Professor of Chemistry with half pay from September 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962 for study and travel in Germany and Europe. 8. Richard E. Sullivan, Associate Professor of History with half pay from September 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962 for study in Europe. 9. William H. Form, Associate Director Labor and Industrial Relations Center with half pay from June 15, 1961 to June 14, 1962 for study and travel in Turin, Italy. Leaves—Health 1. Marjorie Eastman, Associate Professor (Ext.) of Home Economics with full pay from January 1, 196l to January 31, 1961. 2. Russell E. Hbrwood, Associate Professor of Dairy with full pay from January 1, 1961 to February 28, 1961. 3. Hazel B. Strahan, Professor of Textiles, Clothing and Related Arts with full pay from January 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961. 4. Ervin R. Van Der Jagt, Associate Professor of Natural Science with full pay from January 1, 1961 to March 31, 1961. Leaves—Other 1. James F. Halm, h~E Agent, Saginaw County, with full pay from February 13, 1961 to March 3, 1961 to attend the University of Georgia Extension School. 2. Roland H. Kaven, Extension Director, Iron County, with full pay from February 13, 1961 to March 3? 19^1 *o attend the University of Georgia Extension School. 1 1 M I I MEW' BI3SIHESS, continued Leaves--Other January 19, 1961 3. Donald J. Walker, 4-H Agent, Clinton County, with full pay fromFebruary 13, 19&1 to March 3, j Leaves 1961 to attend the University of Georgia Extension School- j I k. Gould S. Pinney, 4-H Agent, Bay County with full pay from February 13, 196l to March 3, I96I ; ! to attend the University of Georgia Extension School. 5* Ingrid I. Tervonen, Home Economics Agent, Delta County, "with full pay from February 13, 1961 to March 3, 1961 to attend the University of Georgia Extension School* 6. Lawrence W. Witt, Professor of Agricultural Economics without pay from January 23, 1961 to March 22, 1961 to "work on Food for Peace program. ; 7- Richard W. Bishop, Assistant Professor of Education and Highway Traffic Safety Center, without j pay from June 19, 1961 to July 17, 19^1 to supervise workshop at Florida State College. 8. Lyle C. Wilcox, Instructor in Electrical Engineering without pay from January 1, 1961 to March 25, 1961 to accept an NSF Scholarship. 9. Dean E. Bluman, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering without pay from January 1, 1961 to December 31 > .19^1 to accept an NSF Scholarship. \ ; j 10. C. C... Sigerfoos, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, without pay from January 1, 1961 • to August 31^ 1961 to accept an ICA assignment in Latin America. 11. Abraham Rattner, Professor of Art, without pay from January 1, 1961 to August 31.? 19^1 to do ; creative work in France. \ 12. Joseph Lehner, Professor of Mathematics, without pay from September 1, 1961 to August 3±> 19^2 to "become a member of the Number Theory Institute, at the University of Pennsylvania. 13. Thomas• H. Osgood, Dean of the Graduate School, without pay from April 1, 19.61 to June 30, 1961 1 to complete a foreign assignment in London. Appointments Appointments 1. Oscar Uel Blank, Assistant Professor (Ext.) Extension Service, at a salary of $11,500 per year 6 on a 12-month "basis effective February 15, 2. Frank Edward Klackle, Horticulture Agent, Kent County, at a salary of $7,700 per year on a 12-month oasis effective March 1, 1961. 3* Frances Edna Ann Carstens, Home Economics Agent, Lenawee County, at a salary of $7,500 per year on a 12-month basis effective February 1, 1961. 4. Ruth Bremer Beale, Home Economics Agent, Jackson County, at a salary of $6,400 per year on a 12-month basis, effective February 1, 1961. 5. Betty Lou Culbert Barber, Home Economics Agent, Wayne County, at a salary of per year on a 12-month basis effective January 23, 6. Sharon Lee Hall, 4-H Agent, Washtenaw County, at a salary of $5,000 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 1, 1 7. Ivlary Dalziel Zehner, Insti*uctor (Ext.) in Agricultural Economics at a salary of $6,000 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 15, 1961. 8. Edward Phelps Speare, Associate Professor of of Fisheries and Wildlife and Zoology at a salary of $1,500 for the period June 19, 1961 to August 11, 1961. 9* Frank W» Suggitt, Project Coordinator, Fund for Adult Education, on three-quarter time basis at a salary of $9,000 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 1, 1961 to December 31j> 1961. 10* Eugene C» Doll, Associate Professor of Soil Science at a salary of $9,200 per year on a 12-month basis effective February 1, 1961. 11 • Curtis D. Piper, Instructor in Soil Science at a salary of S5,000 per year on a 10-month basis effective March l6, 1961. t I 12. Jacob Maarten Van Bemmelen, Visiting Professor of Business and Public Service at a salary of $1,000 for the period April 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961. 13* James Rodger Brandon, Associate Professor of Speech, at a salary of $8,000 per year on a 10-month basis effective S eptember 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962. 1^. Henry J. Costing, Visiting Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology at a salary of $2,200 for the Summer School period June 19, 1961 to August 11, 1961. * Louise Dasler, Instructor in Nursing at a salary of $5^°° Per on a 12-month basis effec- tive February 1, 1961. BflSIKESS, continued Anointments Appointments, continued January 19, 1961 16/ Robert D«; Barns, Visiting Professor of Zoology and Biological Station at a salary of $2^00 for the period June 19, 1961 to August 11, 1961. IT- Arlan L. Edgar, Visiting Professor of Zoology and Biological Station at a salary of $lo00 for the Summer School period June 19, 1961 to August 11, 1961. 18." Eldon Keal VanLiere, Instructor in Art, at a salary of §3500 for the period January 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961. 19. Seymour Fogel, Visiting Artist, Art Department, at a salary of $6500 for the period January 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961. 20. John Love Norman, Instructor in Music, at a salary of $3150 for the period January 1, 1961 to June 30, 1961. 21. Temporary appointment of Constance Van Seeden, Assistant Professor of Statistics at a salary of $7000 per year on a 10-month basis effective September 1, 1961. 22. Harm Jan de Blij, Assistant Professor of Geography and African Language and Area Center at a salary of $8000 per year on a 10-month "basis effective September 1, 1961. 23. Caroline Austin, Instructor in Physiology and Pharmacology at a salary of $300 for the period January 9* 196l to March 13, 196l. '2k. Don Hausdorff, Instructor in American Thought and Language at a salary of $5800 per year on a 10-month basis effective September 1, 1961. 25. Edward J. Eeubel, Associate Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University- Oakland at a salary of $8000 per year on a 10-month basis effective February 1, 1961 to August 31, 1962. 26. Kenneth D. Roose, Director of the Division of Business and Professor of Economics at Michigan State University-Oakland at a salary of $14,500 per year on a 12-month basis effective July 1, 1961. 27. Ralph Claude Mobley, Professor of Physics at Michigan State University-Oakland at a salary of $10,000 per year on a 10-month basis effective September 1, 1961. 28• James Adams, Associate Sports Editor, Television Broadcasting at a salary of $6500 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 13^ 1961. 29. Noble Bright, Jr. Administrative Officer, Nigerian Project, at a salary of $7500 per year effective January 1, 1961 to August k, 1962. 1 30. Temporary appointment of Julieanne Heyman, Consultant Pakistan Project, at a salary of $8350 effective January 9j 19&1* Transfers Transfers " ./ 1. Ivan M. Lappin from 4-H Agent Macomb County to Assistant Instructor in the Institute for Extension Personnel Development at a salary of $4000 per year on a 12-month basis effective from January 1, 1961 to December 31 > 2. Elaine Mishler from Assistant Professor of Institution Administration and Manager of Landon Ball to Assistant Professor of Institution Administration and Manager of Campbell Hall and Landon Halls at a salary of $7500 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 1, 1961. 3* Ruth B. Sands, from Specialist in Institution Administration and Manager of Campbell Hall to Specialist in Institution Administration and Manager of Snyder-Phillips Halls at a salary of $ 7 D 00 per year on a 12-month basis effective January 1, 1961. Salary inc. Salary Changes 1. Salary increase for Margaret P. Abbott, Secretary to the Dean of Engineering, to $5700 per jeex effective January I, 1961. 2. Salary increase for Herman Rubin, Professor of Statistics to $13^000 per year effective January 1, 1961. 3. Salary increase for J. Michael Bruno, Assistant Librarian at Michigan State University- Oakland to $5500 Pe^ year effective January 1, 1961. Miscellaneous 1. Change in title of William M. Temple from 4-H Club Work to County Extension Agent, Houghton- Keveenaw Counties, effective January 1, 1961. This is position 148. 2, Change David G. Moore from Professor and Head to Professor of Personnel and Production Administration, effective February 1, 1961. This recommendation is made at Br. Moore's request. • Ch. Wm. Temple to Co. Ext. Agt. Ch. D.G.Moore to Prof. Pers & Prod- Adm. HEW BUSINESS, continued Ml scellaneous, continued January 19, I96I Promotion of Boyd G. Ellis from Instructor to Assistant Professor (Research) of Soil Science and a salary increase from $5,400 per year on a 10-month basis to $8,000 per year on a 12-month basis, effective March 16, I96I, and paid from Experiment Station funds. Appointment of Dalton E. McFarland as Professor and Head of the Department of Personnel and Production Administration with a salary change from $11,200 per year on a 10-month basis to $15,500 per year on a 12-month basis, effective February 1, 1961. Reappointment for one year from September 1, 1961, of Phillip James Thorson, Assistant Pro- fessor of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. OZhorson has served his probationary period "under tenure regulations. 6. Correction in the status of C. Howard Church: He is to be changed from a salary of $13,200 per year on a 12-month basis to a salary of $11,000 per year on a 10-month basis, effective September 1, 1961. Change Laurence L. Quill from Professor and Head of Chemistry to Professor of Chemistry, effective February 1, 1961. Professor Quill will continue to serve as Director of the Division of Physical Sciences* This recommendation is made at Dr. Quill's request. 8. Appointment of Max T. Rogers as Professor and Acting Head of Chemistry at an additional salary of $100 per month, effective February 1, 1961, for an indefinite period. Payment of $100 to Lewis K. Zerby, Professor of Philosophy, for services he has performed in connection with a special conference dealing with the philosophy and methodology of mental health research held in the Kellogg Center, to be paid from account 21-2902- 10. n. 12. I Ik. Change in salary source for H. H. Anderson, Professor (Research) of Psychology, to 75$ from University General and 25$ from account 71-2557, effective from January 1 to August 31,. 1961. ^n c l e r s on Change in status of Gladys L. Anderson, Lecturer in Psychology, from three-fourths time to full time with a salary increase from $8,350 to $11,135 per year on a 10-month basis, effective from January 1 to December 31, 1961. Her salary is paid from account 71-2557- Change in status of Frederick B. Waisanen, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, from a salary of $7,750 per year on a 10-month basis to $9,690 per year on a 12-month basis, effective August 1, 19ol, and paid 50$ 11-37^1 and 50$ 71-6700- Continuation of C. R. Hoffer as Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $4,500 effective for one year beginning September 1, 1961. This is in per year on a 10-month basis, addition to retirement pay. Change in status of William E. Rhode from Assistant Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University-Oakland to Assistant Professor of Political Science and Assistant Director of Continuing Education at Michigan State University-Oakland with a salary increase from $7,000 per year on a 10-month basis to $8,750 per year on a 12-month basis, effective February 1, 1961. He is to be paid 6% from account 91-307*1- and 33$ from account 91-9621. Change in the terms of employment of Margaret Vande Bunt, Assistant Instructor in Natural Science, from a salary of $1500 from October 1 to December 31, 19^0, to a salary of $500 per month from October 1, i960 to March 31/. 1961. 16. Designation of Hollie L. Lepley as Acting Dean of Students at Michigan State University- Oakland, in addition to his other duties, at an additional salary of $100 per month, effec- tive January 1, 1961 for an indefinite period. 17- Change in title of Burton D. Friedman from Assistant Professor to Instructor in Education, effective from January 1 to June 30, 1961. He will receive his Ph.D. degree at the end of winter term 1961 and is to be an Assistant Professor effective July 1, 1961. 18. Assignment of Donald Meaders, Assistant Professor of Education, to the Taiwan Project at a salary of $10,780 per year on a 12-month basis, effective from January 1, 1961, to December 31, 1962. Dr. Meaders will be the Agricultural Education Adviser. 19. Reassignment of Rowland R. Pierson, Associate Professor in the Counseling Center, Ryukyus Project, effective from July 1-31, ^ to the 20. Reassignment of Harry J. Friedman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to the Pakistan Project at a salary of $1G,6O'G per year on a 12-month basis, effective from April 1 to August 31, 1961. Th±-s~4s a sala^-ine^^ Project, and his salary is paid from account 71-203^• He is an Adviser for the I I 21. Assignment of Joseph LaPalombara, projects, as follows: Professor and Head of Political Science, to overseas a. To the Vietnam Project at a salary of $17,050 per year, effective from January 25 to February 18, I961, paid from account 71-2020. b. To the Pakistan Project at a salary of $15,500 per year, effective from February 19 to March 13, 1961, paid from account 71-2034. He will return to the Political Science Department on March l4, 1961. iPromotion Boyd G- Ellis Ch. D.EoMcFar- land to Prof* & H& Pers* & Prod* Adm. P.J. Thorson reappointed for 1 year. Correction in change of status C.Howard Church L.L. Quill changed to Dir. Div. Physical Sci. Max Rogers app. Head of Chenu Add. payment $100 Lewis K. Zerby Ch. salary source H.H. Ch. status •6.L. Anderson Ch. status F.B. Waisa- nen Cont. C R.Hoff- er as Prof. Soc. & Anthrop. Ch. status Wm. Rhode Ch. terms of employment Margaret Vande Bunt Hollie L. Lepley, Act. Dean students MSU-0 Ch. title Burton Friedman Donald Meaders assigned Taiwan Project* Reassignment R.R. Pierson to Ryukyus Project. Reassignment Hi J. Friedman Pakistan Proj. Assignment Joseph LaPalombara to overseas projects. BUSINESS, continued I Mi scellaneous, continued January 19, 196I Retirement C. A* Hoppert Retirement E. D, long- necker Report of death of Guy H. Hill Widow to receive year's salary Report of death of Georgia C. Muffitt Report of death of H.L. Barnum Approval recommenda- tions Director Personnel I Approval recommenda- t i o ns School of Itfursing Transfer of $2400 from Labor Budget of School of Nursing to Salary acct. 22. Recommendations from the Retirement Committee, as follows: a. Retirement of Carl A. Hoppert, Professor of Chemistry, at a retirement salary of $3,000 per year, effective July 1, 1961- Professor Hoppert was "born on August i, I896, and has been employed by the University since September 15, 1928. b- Retirement of Edward D. Longnecker, Associate Professor (Extension) of Soil Science, at a retirement salary of $3,000 per year, effective July 1, 1961* Professor Longnecker was born on August 12, 189^, and has been employed by the University since September 1, 1935. 23 < Report of the death of Guy H. Hill, Professor of Education, on December 30, i960, of glioblastoma cerebral- fir- Hill was born on January 16, 1900, and has been employed by the University since September 1, 21*. Recommendation that the widow of Guy H. date of his death. Hill receive his salary for one year beyond the On motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to authorize the preparation of a suitable resolution on the death of Professor Hill to be spread upon the permanent minutes and a copy sent to the widow* It was also voted to approve the recommendation that the widow receive his salary for a period of one year. (Resolution on p* 19 of Resolutions Book.) 25. Report of the death of Georgia C. Muffitt, Clerk-Stenographer I in Fisheries and Wildlife, on^December 6, i960. Miss Muffitt was born on October 6, 191^, and had been employed by the University since January k, I960* 26. Report of the death of H. L. Barnum on December 12, I960- Mr. Barnum was b om on May 15, 1887, was first employed by the University on January 1, 1926 and was County Agricultural Agent in Missaukee and Roscommon Counties at the time of his retirement on July 1, 1952. 27• Recommendations from the Director of Personnel, as follows: a. Establishment of a Technician III position in Food Science, paid from account 71-2162. b. Reclassification of a Clerk-Stenographer II to a Secretary-Departmental II position in Food Science, paid 50$ from 11-3041 and 50$ from 71-600. c. Change a Technician III position in Food Science from half time to full time, paid from 71-6906 d. Reclassification of a Clerk-Stenographer I to a Secretary-Departmental I position in Agricultural Engineering, paid from 11-2031* e. Reclassification of a Clerk-Typist to a Clerk II position in Surgery and Medicine, paid from 11-2961. f • Establishment of a Secretary-Departmental I position in Foreign Languages, paid from 71-2195- g. Establishment of a Clerk-Stenographer 1 position in the Audio-Visual Center, paid 75$ from 71-2021 and 25$ from 21-3005. h. Establishment of a Personnel Classification Technician VB in Personnel with a salary range of $7500 to $9180. i. Establishment of a Clerk-Stenographer II position in Personnel. j. Reclassify a Personnel Assistant III to a Personnel Assistant IV in Personnel, paid from accounts 11-2571 and 11-2521. k. Establishment of a Clerk-I^rpist position at Michigan State University-Oakland, paid from account 91-5842. 28. The School of Nursing recommends that nursing students be assigned to clinical facilities of Edward W. Sparrow Hospital, Laxising, for their professional nursing classes parallelled by practice. &a agreement will be in effect designating: a* Responsibility for the Educational Program; Instruction, assignments, guidance, and supervision will be carried by the School of Nursing faculty. "b. Responsibility for making available clinical and related facilities consistent with those recommended by the National League for Nursing for fully accredited collegiate program will be carried by the administration of the Edward W. Sparrow Hospital. 29. Recommendation for the transfer of $2*1*00 from the Labor Budget of the School of Nursing to the Salary account. 30. The members of the Board of trustees are invited to the annual Michigan Press Association I Mich. Press, dinner Jan. 27 dinner at 5:^5 p.m. in the Red Cedar Room of Kellogg Center on January 27. Jack Bell, well known Washington reporter for the Associated Press, will be the speaker. Communication I Alice W. Burlingazne 31. Communication from Alice W. Burlingame: May I express my appreciation for the Citation of Honor which you accorded me on behalf of Michigan State University. I feel very humble and indebted to the University for the fine training given me in the field of Ornamental Horticulture as a firm base toward this concept of Therapy Through Horticulture. On motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Harlan, it was voted to approve the Resignations, Leaves, Appointments, Transfers, Salary Changes and the foregoing Miscellaneous Items. • • Contracts awarded Engineering Building BUSINESS, continued Special Items 1. Bids were received on December 22 for the Engineering Building as follows: January -19, 1 General Construction The Christman Company Erickson & Lindstrom Construction Company Spence Brothers J. A* Fredman, Inc. R. E. Dailey & Company Walter L. Couse & Company Barton-Malow Company Mechanical Construction R. L. Spitzley Shaw-Winkler, Inc Lome Plumbing & Heating Company Davis Brothers, Inc. John E. Green Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Page Plumbing & Heating Company Electrical Construction Central Electric Motors & Construction Co. Hatzel & Buehler, Inc. Barker-Fowler Electric Co. Hall Electric Co. Lansing Electric Motors Triangle Electric Co. W. D. Gale, Inc. Elevator Construction Lardner Elevator Co. Detroit Elevator Co. Rotary lift Co. Acme Elevator Co. Otis Elevator Co. $1,846,000 1,874,444 1,887,800 1,905,316 1,957,000 1,996,000 2,028,000 884,600 897,200 914,668 959,000 963,000 1,059,000 267,375 287,000 300,000 317,000 375,524 450,900 467,840 39,398 4o,ooo 42,650 43,755 44,987 It is recommended that the low bids be accepted and that the following project budget be approved: 1 Construction Architect Utilities Site Improvement Contingencies (furnishings and equipment) $3,200,000 277,022 274,000 110,000 138,978 $4,000,000 On motion by Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to approve the awarding of the contracts on the Engineering Building to,the low bidders. Mr. Harlan abstained from voting on this motion. 2. Bids were received on December 20 for water service to the Engineering Building, as follows: Vermeersch Construction Co. Shaw-Winkler Mead Brothers Angeli Construction Reed & Noyce W. A. Brown Corporation United Piping 17,057-80 18,057.00 18,383.45 21,834.04 23,463.10 24,306.00 26,400.00 It is recomended that the low bid of Vermeersch Construction Company be accepted. On motion by Mr* Harlan, seconded by Mr. Huff, it was voted to award the contract for water service to the Engineering Building to Vermeersch Construction Company. 3. The following bids were received for construction of birds of prey pens at the W. K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: Howell Equipment Company Kalamazoo Metal Spraying and Machine Co. 3,250.00 3,722.68 1 It is recommended that the low bid of Howell Equipment Company be accepted and that the cost be charged to the grant for this work from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. 4. The following bids were received for excavation work and remodeling of the ponds at the W. K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: Joe Heystek H. H. Shinviile, Inc. . 8,440 9/345 It is recommended that the low bid of Joe Heystek be accepted and that the cost charged to the grant for this work from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. On motion by Mr. Merriman, seconded by Mr. Huff, it was voted to approve awarding contracts to the low bidders listed in items 3 and 4. Contract awarded on water service to Engr> Bldg. Contracts awarded for : birds of prey pens W.K.. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Excavation worli ponds W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary - contract awarded HEW BUSINESS, continued Gifts and Grants January 19, 1961 Gifts and Grants 1. Gifts for the University Museum with a total value of $12,^35-85- (The detailed list is on file in the Inventory Office.) 2. Grants for scholarship and loan purposes: a. $250 from the Michigan Engineering Society of Detroit to be added to the Michigan Engineering Society and Affiliated Groups Student Loan Fund. b. $900 from C. Allen Ear Ian of Detroit to help deserving students with capacity for an education with their money problems—as a loan to be repaid on a long-term basis. c. $5000 from The Caulkins' Foundation of Detroit to continue the scholarships for boys from farms to encourage young farmei-s to prepare themselves for greater service on their farms and in their rural communities* This is the 13th year that Mr. Caulkins has given this scholarship. He has given a total of $65,000. (see motion after Gifts and Grants) d. $300 from the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs of Lansing to provide a scholarship in Music Therapy for winter and spring terms 1961. e. $25 from the National Honor Society of the Three Oaks High School to be credited to the Honors College Fund. f. To continue previously established scholarships: 1) For the Michigan Bankers Scholarship Fund: a) $100 from the Mason-Lake Soil Conservation District of Scottville b) $100 from the Pigeon State Bank 2) $128.kh from William Riker Johnson Post #205 of East Lansing 3) $10 from Gladys Stevens of Lansing for the Brody Scholarship Fund k) $150 from the Michigan Elks Association of Lansing 5) $1,263.75 from Harrison E. Hemans of Harman, West Virginia, to be added to the Marion Love Hemans Loan Fund, which is to be known in the future as the Marian Love Hemans and Harrison E. Hemans Student Loan Fund. 6) $336 from The University of Buffalo of Buffalo, New York g. $100 from Mrs. Maurice Coplan of New York City for a scholarship to be awarded annually to a student in Emmons Hall on the basis of contributions to dormitory living, scholarship, and citizenship. h. $1,500 from Anheuser-Busch, Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri; $1,000 of this to be used for a scholarship to a student in Food Marketing Management and $500 for administra- tion of the program. i. §>6kO from donors to the Ernst Victor Wolff Memorial Fund, the interest to be used annually for an award to a worthy music student. 3. To aid specified students: 1) $187 from The Board of Home Missions of Denver, Colorado 2) $100 from the Missionary Fund of Covert Community Church of Covert. 3) $1,330 from the Ransom Fidelity Company of Lansing k) $125 from the Surbeck Scholarship Fund of R apid City, South Dakota 5) $300 from E. Roger Hewitt Associates, Inc., of Lansing 6) $991.75 from the M. S. Sales Company of Hudson 7) $1,500 from John L. Zimmer of Harrisville. 8) $1,085 from the Oscar Mayer Foundation, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin 9) $166.67 from the Allen County Medical Auxiliary of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 10) $200 from an anonymous donor of Grand Rapids. 11) $500 from The Rahr Foundation of Manitowoc, Wisconsin k. $100 from Joseph D. Allen of Lac on, Illinois, to be added to the student loan fund of Sigma Lambda Chi honorary fraternity to assist needy students in the Lumber Merchandising and Residential Building curricula. 1. $279 from Frank Merriman of Deckerville for a scholarship for a student from the Deckerville area. m. For scholarships at Michigan State University-Oakland: 1) $558 from The National Foundation of Rochester of Rochester, Michigan, to support two scholarships to be known as the Howard L. McGregor Memorial Scholarships, 2) $279 from George E. Wyman of Pontiac to continue the Roslyn B. Wyman Memorial Scholarship. 3) $60 from The Rochester Ministerial Association k) $558 from the MSU-0 SOS Club of Rochester for 3 tuition scholarships for winter and spring terms 1961 5) $279 from The Lake Angelus Branch of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Associa- tion, Inc., of Pontiac. 3* Grants as follows to be used under the direction of R. G. Mawby in lj~H Clubs: a. $131.25 from Republic Steel Company of Cleveland, Ohio, for handicraft awards. b. $250 from the Michigan Farm Bureau of Lansing for expenses of delegates to the International Livestock Show. c. $1,920 from the National 4-H Service Committee of Chicago to pay expenses of 20 state winners to Club Congress• d. $14,700 from the Sears Roebuck Foundation of Chicago for the Home Improvement Tour, National Safety Congress, National Junior Vegetable Growers Association, State Awards Trip, State 4-H Council, Scholarships for Leaders and Agents, Conference of County Chairmen, etc. e. To send delegates to the Dairy Conference: 1) $395 from the Michigan Milk Producers Association of Detroit 2) $110 from the Michigan Artificial Breeders of East Lansing NEW BUSINESS, continued Gifts and Grants, continued January 4. Grant of $2,000 from the Office of Information, Publications Research of the United States Department of Agriculture of Washington, D.C., to be used "under the direction of George Axinn in the Institute for Extension Personnel Development to study the effectiveness of different types of publications as a means of mass communication* I Gifts and Grants 5. Renewal of a grant of $15,000 from the Atomic Energy Commission of Lemont, Illinois, to be used under the direction of W. A. Wood in Agricultural Chemistry to engage in tracer studies i of carbohydrate metabolism in bacteria* ' 6« Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation of East Lansing covering a grant of $5,000 "to be used under the direction of L. L. Boger in Agricultural Economics in estimating capital and credit needs of typical operating units in agriculture, debt repaying ability when adequately finance, and developing promising alternatiie financing systems. ?• Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Committee on Rural Electrification covering a grant of $6,000-08 to be used -under the direction of A. W. Farrall in Agricultural Engineering as a contribution in support of the cooperative television project. 8. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Committee on Rural Electrification covering a grant of $1113-75 to be used under the direction of A. W. Farrall in Agricultural Engineering as a contribution in support of the cooperative radio program "Electricity at Work for You'7. I 9. Approval of a memorandum of agreement with the Buchanan Steel Products Corporation of Buchanan covering a grant of $3,500 to be used "under the direction of A. W. Farrall in Agricultural Engineering for a study of analyses of various cutting mechanisms. 10 • Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Foundation Seed Association of East Lansing covering a grant of $5,2^7-80 to be used under the direction of K. T. Payne in Farm Crops for research in field crops. 11. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Certified Hybrid Seed Corn Producers Association of East Lansing covering a grant of $1,058.25 to be used under the direction of E. C. Rossman in Farm Crops to develop improved corn hybrids for Michigan and to continue fundamental studies of corn breeding methods and c om genetics. 12. Grant of $10,982 from the National Institutes of Health of Bethesda, Maryland, to be used under the direction of A. M. Pearson and B. S. Schweigert in Food.. Science for research on the isolation and identification of meat flavor components. Provision is made for 2 special graduate research assistants. 13. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages of Washington, D.C., covering a grant of $3,500 to be used under the direction of I. J. Pflug in Pood Science for research on bottle washing procedures and equipment. The agreement provides for a special graduate research assistant. 14. Grant of $5,000 from the Packaging Foundation, Inc., of East Lansing, to be used under the direction of A. J. Panshin in the School of Packaging in Forest Products for research expenses. 15. Grant of $1,000 from the Detroiter Foundation of St. Louis to be used under the direction of C. M. Edwards in Forest Products for the Mobile Homes Program. 16. Grant of $18,900 from the National Science Foundation of Washington, D.C., to be used under the direction of John W. Andresen in Forestry to study the geographic and morphologic variation patterns in the Pinus flexilis comples, a group of white =pines of higher altitudes of the western United States and Mexico. Provision is made for a special graduate research assistant. 17* Grant of $500 from the National Turkey Federation of Mount Morris, Illinois, to be used under the direction of R. K. Ringer in Poultry Science to determine the possible causes of aortic rupture in growing turkeys• I 18. Grant of $133^000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York City to be used under the direction of W. Lloyd Warner in the Graduate School of Business Administration for a study of large-scale organizations in an emergent society. 19 • Grant of $2,000 from The Sperry and Hutchinson Company of New York City to be used under the direction of A. L. Seelye in the Graduate School of Business Administration to support a lecture series on the campus. 20. Grants as follows to be used under the direction of G. M. Jones and J. D. Edwards in Accounting and Financial Administration for fellowships to graduate students in Accounting: a. $1,000 from The Price Waterhouse Foundation of New York City b. $1,500 from The Trobas Foundation of Boston, Massachusetts. c. $150 from Arthur Andersen & Company of Chicago d. $150 from an anonymous donor. 21. Grant of $500 from the Wolverine Insurance Company of Battle Creek to be used under the direction of Leon Weaver in the School of Police Administration and Public Safety to continue research in the area of non-military defense. Gifts and Grants ( $ MEW BUSIKESS; continued Gifts and Grants, continued January 19, 1961 22. Grant of $2,000 from the Inland Daily Press Association, Inc., of Chicago to be used under the direction of -Paul J. Deutschmann in the Communications Research Center to continue the study of community attitudes toward newspapers. 23* Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the National Education Association of Washington, D. C., covering a grant of $1,000 to be used under the direction of Julian W. Smith in the College of Education for the project in outdoor education. 2k. Grant of $8,050 from the United States Office of Education of Washington, D.C., to be used under the' direction of Elizabeth M. Drews in the College of Education for a study of the non-intellectual factors in superior, average, and slow high school students. Provision is made for a special graduate research assistant. 25. Grant of $56,705 from the United States Office of Education to be used under the direction of John D. Krumboltz in the College of Education for a study of factors affecting the design of effective teaching machine programs. 26. Approval of a memorandum of agreement with the United States Office of Education covering a grant of $14,900 to be used under the direction of Buford Stefflre in the College of Edu- cation to cover necessary additional cost of stipends payable to enrollees within the authorized enrodee complement in the field of guidance and counseling. j 27. Grant of $3,163.50 from JETS, Inc., of East Lansing, to be -used under the direction of Richard T. Fallon in Engineering. This is a transfer from the income bank account to the disbursing account to carry on JETS work. 28. Approval of a memorandum of agreement with the Michigan Bean Shippers Association of Saginaw covering a grant of $1,000 to be -used under the direction of Axel L. Andersen in Botany to supplement the present bean disease research program. 29. Grant of $23,000 from the National Science Foundation of Washington, D.C., to be used tinder the direction of G. W. Giliett in Botany to investigate genetic relationships and evolution- ary dynamics in the flowering plant genus Riacelia (Bydrophyllaceae). Provision is made for special graduate research assistants. 30. Approval of a memorandum of agreement with Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corporation of Baltimore, Maryland, covering a grant of $660 to be used under the direction of H. S. Potter in Botany to evaluate the effectiveness of Miller 658 as a foliar fungicide on a number of important vegetable crops. 31. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Velsicol Chemical Corporation of Chicago covering a grant of $100 to be used -under the direction of D. J. deZeeuw in Botany to further a special study in bioassay of seed treatment fungicides within an existing project on seed treatment and soil treatment fungicides. 32. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Shell Development Company of Modesto, California, covering a grant of $500 to be used under the direction of D. J- deZeeuw in Botany and Plant Pathology for seed treatment and soil treatment fungicide research. The agreement provides for a special graduate research assistant. 33. Grant of $100 from Guy H. Cannon of Midland to be used under the direction of Rollin H. Baker in the Museum and Zoology for the Museo Dillman 3. Bullock Research Fellowship. 3k. Grant of $140,133 from the United States Office of Education in Washington, B.C., to be used •under the direction of G. J. Joyaux in Foreign Languages to conduct a Foreign Language Insti- tute for 78 elementary and secondary school teachers of French and Spanish designed to improve their qualifications as foreign language teachers. 35- Grant of $1,200 from E. I, Du Pont De Nemours & Company, Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware, for a postgraduate teaching assistant in Chemistry for \$6l-62. 36. Grant of $67,000 from the National Science Foundation of Washington, B.C., to be used under the direction of S. K. Haynes in Physics and Astronomy for a summer institute in physics for /forty high school teachers of physics. 37• Approval of a memorandum of agreement with the Chemstrand Research Center, Inc., of Durham, North Carolina, covering a grant of $3>25O to be used under the direction of D. J. Montgomery in Physics and Astronomy to conduct basic studies in fiber physics. The agreement provides for a special graduate research assistant. 38. Grant of $19,700 from the National S cience Foundation to be used under the direction of Donald M. Johnson in Psychology for research on the analysis of thinking. Provision is made for a special graduate research assistant. 39. Grant of $18,000 from the Pontiac Public Schools to be used under the direction of F. B. Dutton in the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center to provide consulting services to the Pontiac School System. kO. Grant of $295 • 20 from Leo A. Haak of East Lansing to be used by him in the Department of Social Science to continue studies of the interrelationships between student achievements, student backgrounds, student motivation, and other aspects of the educational environment related to learning in the university. This represents compensation received by Professor Haak for off-campus teaching during the fall term i960. MEW BUSIMESS? continued Gifts and Grants, continued hi. Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with Johnson and Anderson, Inc., of Pontiac covering a grant of $400 to be used under the direction of W. L. Mallinann in Microbiology and Public Health for a study of the public health hazards of compost* Gifts and Grants January 19/ 19&L, 4*25! k2. Grant of $15,000 from the Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, of Bethesda, Maryland^ to be used under the direction of Joseph Meites in Physiology and Pharmacology to study the pharmacological and nutritional control of prolactin and other hormones essential for mammary growth, milk production, and development of breast cancer. 43. Grant of $50 from the Kalamazoo Kennel Club of Kalamazoo to be used under the direction of W. 0. Brinker in Surgery and Medicine for small animal research. kk. Grant of $28,W3O from the National Institutes of Health to be used under the direction of C. K. Whitehair in Veterinary Pathology to determine the influence of infection on the nutritive requirements of animals. Provision is made for a special graduate research assistant, ij-5- Renewal of a memorandum of agreement with the Bureau, of Public Roads of the United States Department of Commerce covering a grant of $^,572 to be used under the direction of Theodore Forbes in the Highway Traffic Safety Center for research on the effect of very small and medium size or compact cars on highway capacity, traffic flow characteristics and safety. k6. Grant of $5,000 from The Mary Louise Johnson Foundation of Detroit to be used under the direction of H. R. Neville in Continuing Education for the purchase of library materials for the Continuing Education Center at Michigan State University-Oakland. Vf. Grant of $^98.81 from Walter Adams of East Lansing to be credited to the Discretionary Gift Fund (Dr. Adams indicates his own preference for the use of the money would be scholarship or research support). This amount represents Dr. Adams share of the royalties so far on nFrom Mainstreet to the Left Bank and Is the World Our Campus?" 48. Grants as follows to be used under the direction of L. A. Doyle in Continuing Education as a contribution toward the Christmas Adventure in World Understanding Program: $3 from Virginia Huntson of Jackson $150 from James F. Anderton of Lansing $75 from the Plymouth Congregational Church of Lansing $500 from The Detroit Edison Company $1JO0 from the Ford Motor Company Fund $300 from Brown Brothers Contractors $225 from the American Bank and Truste Company of Lansing $225 from Oldsmobile Division, General Motors, of Lansing $115 from Robert C. Lindell $115 from Lindell Drop Forge Company $85 from Howard Sober, Inc., of Lansing $75 from Clark Construction Company $75 from Haussman Construction Company $75 from Dean and Harris; Inc.,- of Lansing 5 from R. L. Refior ; from Jeannette P. Erickson $138 from Jane B. Hart $138 from L. A. Davidson $10 from Capitol City Golf Club $105 from S. tuart J. Dunnings, Jr. $500 from Ransom Fidelity Company of Lansing $280 from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence S. Roe of Lansing $50 from the Women's Society of Peoples Church of East Lansing $75 from Max Curtis, Inc., of Lansing " $50 from the Kiwanis Club of Lansing $125 from Marshall W. Acker of New York City $50 from Frank Kropschot of Lansing $125 from Florence England of East Lansing $75 from John P. McGoff of East Lansing $115 from Bruce.J. Maguire of Lansing $225 from Talbert and Leota Abrams of Lansing $75 from L. E. Marshall of East Lansing $25 from the A. B. C. Club of Grand Ledge $50 from Tranter Manufacturing, Inc., of Lansing $500 from Consumers Power Company of Jackson $50 from the Rotary Club of Lansing $25 from Seth Bidwell of Lansing On motion by Mr. Merriman, seconded by Dr. Smith, it was voted to instruct the Acting Secretary to write a special letter to Mr. Caulkins expressing ^he sincere thanks of the Board for the continuing generosity of the Caulkins Foundation. 1 I I I r r Approval alteration and improve- ment items ! • \ NEW BUSINESS, continued Reports for Board members January 19;, 19^1 !• Approval of alterations and improvements since the December Board meeting as follows: a. Remodel Studio A and adjacent vail to Record Room and Main Control Room in Auditorium for WKAR b. Improve acoustics in Room 3G2B, Home Economics, for Radio Broadcasting c. Alterations ro Tooms 240, 242, 2kk and 2^6 in Auditorium for Television and Radio &• Acoustic xreaonenT, ox !TD Room 2p2, Student Services, for M.S.U. Development Fund e. Improve heating system in Room k A-B, Business Administration f. Cut door between rooms 105 and 10b, Agriculture Hall, for Director of. Extension g.. Alterations ro Room 101, Administration, for Business Office $1,210 425 310 475 460 .$5,860 2. Additional payments to salaried employees, as per list on file . i On motion by Mr. Harlan, seconded by Mr. Stevens, it was voted to approve the Reports for I Board Members and to accept the Gifts and Grants. The Board adjourned to meet on February 16 at Michigan State University-Oakland. The Board will meet informally at dinner on the evening of February 15 and will accept the invitation to be xhe guests of the Board of Governors at Wayne State University on the i late afternoon of February 16. 1 Acting Secretary