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• -8- Mr. Aldrich asked for a report on alumni giving at the May Board meeting, and praised Miss Iskander for her efforts in Alumni Affairs. Mr. Hedlund noted that the University was asked to develop a list of projects for which the Trustees could seek funds. Such a list has been developed, but President Pedersen indicated that it needs further review before distribution to the Trustees. He said that he will see that such further review is carried out and will then forward the packages to Mr. O'Connor for distribution to the Trustees. The Board expressed its thanks to Mr. Devine for his efforts in the development area. 6. Report Qf the Academic Committee - Mr. Aldrich (This item was added to the Agenda.) Mr. Aldrich reviewed the history of the Committee, noting that it had originated with the idea of visiting committees of Trustees and out­siders. This idea met with reluctance on the part of the faculty and continues to be studied. Mr. Aldrich reported on a meeting held the previous day with the President and the Dean of the Faculties out of which four specific ideas emerged. (l) The Board of Trustees might pay greater attention to academic affairs in general policy areas such as tenure policy, grants and research and long range academic planning. The Trustees would rely heavily on the President, the Dean of the Faculties and the Faculty in such matters. (2) The idea of visiting committees was revived. Such committees, whofe membership need not be restricted to Trustees, could assist depart- •.• /