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Leaves of Absence

Randall Jarrell, Professor of English, leave of absence for the first semester of the academic year 1963-64, with salary, in order to complete translation of Faust in Europe.

Mrs. Shirley B. Whitaker, Instructor in Department of Romance Languages, leave of absence for second semester of academic year 1962-63, without salary, in order to go to Spain to complete research now in progress on Seventeenth Century Spanish drama.

Mrs. Esther B. White, Instructor of Health, leave of absence for the first semester of the academic year 1963-64, with partial salary, in order to complete work toward Doctor of Education degree at the Louisiana State University.

On motion of Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Lathrop, the above report for the Woman's College was unanimously approved.

Graduate Degree Program

Dr. Anderson presented recommendations of the Graduate Executive Council for the following new degree programs:

At the Woman's College

The Master of Arts Degree in English
The Master of Arts Degree in History
The Professional degree Master of Music with a Major in Applied Music

At North Carolina State College

The Master of Technology for International Development
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physiology

At the University in Chapel Hill

The Master of Science Degree in Genetics
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Genetics

Each of these degrees has been approved by the Administrative Boards of the graduate schools of the institutions proposing the degree. They have been studied in detail by sub-committees of the Graduate Executive Council and recommended by the Council at its meeting on January 21, 1963,to the President. President Friday has approved these recommendations.

The Master of Arts degree in English and History represent the initial steps in broadening the graduate program at the Woman's College. These degrees conform to the traditional requirements for Master of Arts degrees.

The Master of Technology for International Development represents a program of advanced study designed to prepare students for participation in foreign assignments. The large commitments that this country has in assisting underdeveloped countries to improve their agricultural, engineering and economic status require personnel with specialized training that will permit them to serve effectively in consulting or administrative positions. Requirements for the degree include a summer field experience in a foreign country or in the case of foreign students a comparable period of field training in this country.

The doctorate degree in Physiology represents the need for advanced training in the fundamental disciplines in the biological sciences essential for the programs in the animal sciences. There is a shortage in well-trained people in these disciplines and the faculty and facilities at State College are more than adequate to prepare advanced students in these fields of study.