The following leaves of absence recently were approved, in addition to the listing that appeared in the March 4 edition of Intercom. Leaves of absence are granted for purposes of intensive study or research that will increase the quality of the individual's future contribution to the University.
n Michael M. Coleman, professor of polymer science, to gather historical information on polymer science in both Europe and the United States to develop new instructional resources.
n Paul C. Painter, professor of polymer science and chair of the polymer science and engineering option, to gather historical information on polymer science in both Europe and the United States to develop new instructional resources.