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Harold H. Burbank, David A. Wells Professor of Political Economy, has tendered his resignation as chairman of the Department of Economics, a post he has held for many years, it was learned yesterday...
Repercussions of the recent controversy over the adoption of the new Faculty tenure system were seen in Professor Burbank's resignation. Although the noted public finance expert could not be reached for a statement, his resignation is generally interpreted as a protest against the new tenure scale, which he is understood to have opposed on the grounds that it will be detrimental to the best interests of the younger man in his department...
...tendered resignation of Professor Burbank from the chairmanship of the Department of Economics will cause regret not only among his large body of personal friends, but among the members of the University as a whole. The retirement of such an able administrator from the helm of the largest department in college leaves the department adrift at an especially crucial moment. Yet one cannot help but admire his sparkling career in such a responsible position and feel that his relief from duty is well deserved...
Three times in the past, the C standard has been raised, but Professor Burbank said that this method would not be used, this year because it also strikes at non-tutoring students...
General comprehension and original interpretation will be the criteria determining students' final grade in Economics A. The personal contact between instructor and student, and the examination questions will be directed towards this end. Professor Burbank pointed out the futility of tutoring and the "inadequacy" of prepared notes...