Board of Regents, Minutes, 1957-1959

Regular Meeting June 6, 1959

Second contribution for National Defense Student Loan Fund received

the National Defense Student Loan Fund at the University of Nebraska. Under terms of the agreement signed earlier, the University is required to place in the fund an amount equal to at least one-ninth of the federal contribution. In March, 1959, the sum of $10,581 was received from the Office of Education and and $1,176 was allocated by the Board of Regents from the Carl Herman Larson bequest, both of these amounts being credited to the National Defense Student Loan Fund. The original bequest from Mr. Larson was in the amount of $14,564.48 and was granted to the University of Nebraska without restriction.

Matching funds from Natl.Defense Student Loan from Carl Herman Larson estate

It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried that the additional sum of $5,413.00 be allocated from the Carl Herman Larson bequest to the National Defense Student Loan Fund in keeping with the requirement that the University place in the National Defense Student Loan Fund amounts equal to at least one-ninth of the federal contributions credited to this fund.

Modify Lease Agreement with Nebraska Book Company, Inc.

From the Business Manager comes a request for modification of the Lease Agreement with Nebraska Book Company, Inc. covering space occupied by the School of Music. Under terms of the modification the expiration date of the lease is extended to June 30, 1961 and the rental is reduced from $345 per month to $300 per month effective January 1, 1959.

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the president and corporation secretary be authorized and directed to execute the modification of lease Agreement as recommended.

Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. ICA-W-610 for work in Turkey

It was moved by Regent Adkins, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the president be authorized and directed to execute Amendment No. I to Contract No. ICA-W-610, the contract for work in Turkey. This amendment adds $567,000 to total obligated funds under the contract and provides firm budget commitment on the part of ICA for operations through June 30, 1960.

Authorize supl.agreement No. 4, Atomic Energy Commission covering research by Dr. C. O. Gardner

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the president be authorized and directed to execute Supplement No. 4 to Atomic Energy Commission Contract AT(11-1)-352 covering research by Dr. C. O. Gardner of the Department of Agronomy. This supplement provides additional funds in the amount of $8,000 in support of research during the next year.

Authorize Supplement to Atomic Energy Commission-research by Dr. Haskins

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the president be authorized and directed to execute Supplement No. 3 to Atomic Energy Commission Contract No. AT(11-1)-393 covering research by Dr. F. A. Haskins of the Department of Agronomy. This supplement provides additional funds in the amount of $5,680 in support of research through March 31, 1960.

Authorize Agreement with Tennessee Valley Authority for coop. research NEBR.1131

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Adkins, motion put to vote and carried, that the president be authorized and directed to execute Agreement No. NEBR.1131- between the University of Nebraska and the Tennessee Valley Authority in connection with cooperative research on "Factors Affecting Response of Corn to Phosphorus Fertilizers in Nebraska." This Agreement provides that TVA will make available funds in the amount of $13,750 and fertilizer materials provided by TVA that are necessary for the project. The agreement is effective through December 31, 1961.

Accept Research Grants

It was moved by Regent Adkins, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, (Regent Foote not voting) directing acceptance of the following research and training grants as reported by Dean John C. Weaver, Research Administrator, under dates of April 22 and June 1, 1959.

Research Grants -- $47,772

$5,500 from Eimco Corporation through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. G. W. Steinbruegge of the Department of Agricultural Engineering: Improved Methods of Evaluating Tractor Performance.

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$4,977 from U. S.Public Health Service for research by Dr. Rufus H. Moore of the Department of Botany: Chemically induced growth rings in rotenone plants.

$2,415 from U. S. Public Health Service, Office of Education, for research by Dr. R. E. Stake of the Department of Educational Psychology and Measurements: The Effect of TV Instruction on Individual Learning Curves.

$10,700 from National Science Foundation for research by Prof. Hugo Ribeiro of the Department of Mathematics: Relative Completeness of Sentences.

$1,500 from Kearney Chamber of Commerce for research by Professors F. A. Gowen and W. T. Bagley of the Department of Horticulture: Influence of Environmental Factors on Vegetable Performance in the Kearney Area.

$11,500 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. R. J. Ellingson of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry: EEG and Cortical Evoked Responses of Human Infants. (Continuation)

$2,500 from the Shell Chemical Corporation through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. R. E. Hill of the Department of Entomology: Control Studies on Insects attacking corn, beans, potatoes and possibly alfalfa. (continuation)

$3,680 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. T. B. Thorson of the Department of Zoology: A Comparative Study of the Fluid Compartments of Vertebrates. (continuation)

$5,000 from E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company to the Department of Chemistry "To advance fundamental research in the department" under the direction of Dr. E. R. Washburn.

Training Grants -- $30,611.84

$10,800 from U. S. Public Health Service for Psychiatric Training of General Practitioners under the direction of Dr. Cecil Wittson of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry.

$19,008 from U. S. Public Health Service for graduate training grant under the direction of Dr. F. L. Dunn of the College of Medicine (supplement).

$803.84 from the American Historical Association to the Department of History under the direction of Dr. J. C. Olson to conduct a World History Conference.

Research Grants -- $70, 211.90

$13,944 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. G. E. Gibbs of the College of Medicine: Microchemistry of Sweat Glands in Cystic Fibrosis.

$2,500 from State Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Potato Development Division for research by Dr. W. B. Allington of the Department of Plant Pathology: Serology of Potato Viruses. (continuation)

$15,266 from U. S. Public Health Srvice for research by Dr. M. L. Schuster of the Department of Plant Pathology: Pathogenic secretions of gall-inducing nematodes. (continuation)

$13,190 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. Patricia P. Weymouth of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition: Thymic Nucleo-depolymerases and X-ray induced thymoma. (continuation)

$3,000 from Merck, Sharp & Dohme through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. J. Matsushima of the Department of Animal Husbandry: Antibiotics in Beef Cattle Nutrition.

Continued

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$1,500 from the Aluminum Company of America through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Professors P. E. Schleusener and B. R. Somerhalder of the Department of Agricultural Engineering: Sprinkler Irrigation Research Studies. (continuation)

$1,000 from Great Western Sugar Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. M. L. Schuster of the Department of Plant Pathology: Studies of Soil-Borne Diseases of Sugar Beets. (continuation)

$6,822.90 from Nebraska Game, Forestation & Parks Commission for research by Prof. H. L. Wiegers of the Department of Poultry Husbandry: Factors Influencing the pheasant population of Nebraska. (Continuation)

$4,489 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. E. A. Holyoke of the College of Medicine: Factors Controlling the Differentiation of theMammalian Reproductive System. (continuation)

$500 from Tobacco Industry Research Committee for research by Dr. J. S. Latta of the College of Medicine: Electromicroscopy of the Sinuses of the Spleen.

$1,000 from Shell Chemical Corporation through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. Roscoe E. Hill of the Department of Entomology: Control Studies on Insects attacking Corn, Beans, Potatoes and possibly alfalfa. (continuation)

$500 from Velsicol Chemical Corporation for research by Dr. R. E. Hill of the Department of Entomology: Control of Soil Insects. (continuation)

$2,500 from Eli Lilly Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. G. W. Kelley of the Department of Animal Pathology & Hygiene: A treatment regimen for controlling ascaris suum. (continuation)

$4,000 from Miles Laboratory through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. J. H. Pazur of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition: Transferring Enzymes of Microorganisms. (continuation).

Fellowship Grants -- $4,302

$4,302 from U. S. Public Health Service for Post-Sophomore Fellowship in the College of Medicine under the direction of Dean J. P. Tollman. (continuation)

Approve promotions and tenure

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg,motion put to vote and carried, that approval be given to the following recommendations for promotion and tenure.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE

Effective date: Annual appointees -- July 1, 1959 Academic year appointees --September 1, 1959

Present rank Proposed rank

College of Agriculture

Agricultural Economics James Hassler Associate Professor With tenure Loyd Fischer Assistant Professor With tenure

Agricultural Engineering John Sulek Assistant Agricultural Associate Agricultural Engineer and Asst. Prof. Engineer and Associate Professor

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Present Rank Proposed Rank

Agronomy LeRoy V. Peters Instructor Assistant Professor and Assistant Agronomist

Animal Pathology Loyal C. Payne Associate Professor With tenure Oliver D. Grace Associate Professor With tenure

Dairy Husbandry Foster G. Owen Associate Professor With tenure Khem M. Shahani Associate Professor With tenure

Home Economics Jean Davis Associate Professor With tenure

Information J. P. Holman Assistant Agricultural Associate Agricultural Editor with rank of Editor with rank of Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Agricultural Extension Wesley M. Antes Associate Extension Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Philip A. Henderson Associate Extension Extension Economist Economist

Everett E. Peterson Associate Extension Extension Economist Economist

Alma G. Anderson Assistant Extension Home Associate Extension Economist Home Economist,with tenure

Donald F. Engel Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Animal Husbandman

Morris L. Hemstrom Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Thomas D. Aitken Assistant Extension Associate Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Joseph O. Bstandig Assistant Extension Associate Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Margaret B. Crosby Assistant Extension Home Associate Extension Economist Home Economist

Beulah L. Hargleroad Assistant Extension Home Associate Extension Economist Home Economist

Dake K. Luther Assistant Extension Associate Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Paul E. Miller Assistant Extension Associate Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Emery W. Nelson Assistant Extension Associate Extension Agriculturist Agriculturist

Harlan G. Barker Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Allen L. Boettcher Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

John V. Brewer Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Roland L. Cooksley Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Charlan L. Graff Extension Assistant in Assistant Extension Home Economics Home Economist

Henry E. Kumpost Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Helen J. McMahon Extension Assistant in Assistant Extension Home Economics Home Economist

Pauline G. Plantz Extension Assistant in Assistant Extension Home Economics Home Economist

Barbara A. Tucek Extension Assistant in Assistant Extension Home Economics Home Economist

Callie J. Ward Agricultural Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Agriculturist

Deon D. Axthelm Assistant Extension With tenure Agriculturist

Dean A. Brown Assistant Extension With tenure Economist

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Present Rank Proposed Rank Regular Meeting June 6, 1959

Alma M. Jorn Associate Extension With tenure Home Economist

H. Robert Mulliner Assistant Extension With tenure Engineer

Mary R. Rapp Associate Extension With tenure Home Economist

John L. Skinner Assistant Extension Poultry With tenure Husbandman

College of Arts and Sciences

Art Peter J. Worth Associate Professor and Professor and Chairman Chairman

Gail H. Butt, Jr. Assistant Professor Associate Professor Norman Geske Director of Art Galleries Director of Art Galleries and Instructor and Asst. Professor Richard P. Trickey Instructor Assistant Professor Philipp P. Fehl Assistant Professor With tenure David W. Seyler AssistantProfessor Associate Professor Thomas Paul Sheffield Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Bacteriology Richard Y . Morita Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Botany Harry Lloyd Weaver Associate Professor Professor

Chemistry James R. Mattoon Instructor Assistant Professor Robert H. Harris Assistant Professor With tenure

English L. Ross Garner Assistant Professor Associate Professor Louis Crompton Assistant Professor With tenure

History Albin T. Anderson Associate Professor Professor Jack M. Sosin Instructor Assistant Professor

Mathematics Lloyd K. Jackson Associate Professor Professor

Music Dale B. Ganz Assistant Professor Associate Professor Earl F. Jenkins Assistant Professor Associate Professor Jack R. Snider Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Physics Robert L. Chasson Associate Professor and Professor and Chairman Chairman Edgar A. Pearlstein Associate Professor With tenure

Political Science Arthur Bruce Winter Assistant Professor Associate Professor With tenure Jack W. Rodgers Assistant Professor Associate Professor Alexander T. Edelmann AssociateProfessor With tenure

Psychology Harry P. Shelley Assistant Professor Associate Professor

Romance Languages Charles Wilson Colman Associate Professor and Professor and Chairman Chairman

Sociology Alan P. Bates Associate Professor and Professor and Chairman Chairman Speech & Dramatic Art Joseph B. Baldwin Assistant Professor Associate Professor

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