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is the most expensive educational program we offer and we must see that it is accomplished efficiently and well. For example, doctoral work in the humanities should be done at Chapel Hill, in agriculture at Raleigh, and in home economics at Greensboro. In the Graduate Executive Council we have the competence and judgment to insure proper and wise allocation of functions within the University.

"Similarly, we must avoid unnecessary duplications in professional programs.

"While the salient element in the definition relates to doctoral work and research, it also states that the University shall provide instruction in the liberal arts, fine arts, and sciences. These under-graduate programs must be expanded and made accessible to men and women on our three campuses. Furthermore, there is a particularly acute situation in the Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point regions. Our enrollment studies show that by 1965 this region will be graduating high school seniors at the rate of 3, 500 each June. No community college is contemplated for this area. The demand is there; will the University respond by expanding its undergraduate program as I have suggested on the Greensboro campus to meet this need?

"Since we are one University, the time has come to call it that - in all its components. We have one University of North Carolina. It is at Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Greensboro. We should say so by naming it so.

"If this Board believes that the proposed definition and a new name are essential, then statutory action must be taken. I believe that the procedure to be followed would require these enactments by the General Assembly prior to any action by this Board of Trustees concerning the academic programs or the changes in admissions policies which I have mentioned. I would also observe that these changes - all of them - should be accomplished prior to the expansion of the University, if this is to occur, into any other region or regions of this state.

"It is these changes we have foreseen for some time. The University is at the point of decision. The time for leadership is here. My final recommendation will be placed before you at the special meeting of this Board to be held next month.

"Let me add one other observation. The role of the University in the life of North Carolina is comprehensive and fundamental. In its