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Attendance: Approximately 170
1. Minutes of the previous meeting
2. Approval of Candidates for Degrees
3. Approval of Undergraduate Honors
4. Overview of Faculty Accomplishments
President George Rupp called the meeting to order at at 10:00 a.m. in 301 Sewall Hall.
The minutes of the April 12, 1993 meeting were approved with corrections.
Linda Driskill, Chair of the Committee on Examinations and Standing, presented the list of candidates for baccalaureate degrees. Clarence Miller, Chair of the Graduate Council, presented the list of candidates for advanced degrees. A total of 1092 degrees (including 109 Ph.D. and 308 Master's degrees) were earned by 1055 students. Both motions were passed without dissent.
The Committee on Examinations and Standing recommended the top three percent of the class (21 students) for highest honors. These students had grade point averages of 3.940 or above. The next seven percent (43 students) were recommended for high honors. These students had grade point averages between 3.835 and 3.935. The next ten percent (64) students were recommended for honors (cum laude). These students had grade point averages between 3.636 and 3.823. Six hundred thirty-three students were candidates for bachelor's degrees; 128 of these were awarded honors.
President Rupp read a list of published books, performances, grants, honors, and medals that demonstrate the academic and professional accomplishments of Rice faculty. Research grants awarded to faculty in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and to a consortium headed by Professor Herb Ward for over 19 million dollars were commended as outstanding.
Representatives spoke in appreciation of the accomplishments of retiring faculty members Angelo Miele of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Chester Boterf of Art History, Alex Dessler of Space Physics, George Trammel of Physics, Ed Holt of Civil Engineering, and William Akers of Chemical Engineering. Their work over several decades has profoundly changed Rice and will benefit the University for many years to come.
Steve Baker reviewed the arrangements for commencement. Don Johnson presented President Rupp with a framed vellum tribute, signed by over two hundred faculty members, as a token of the faculty's appreciation.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Driskill, Secretary of the Faculty