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(8) That engineering scholarships be established to enable students of exceptional ability who have completed the third year of the diploma course in professional engineering to transfer to the B.E. degree course. (Page 63.) (9) That the tenure of such scholarships be three years, with the possibility of extension to a fourth year, and that they be awarded with the same value and under the same conditions as the University Entrance Scholarship, but that an additional £lOO per annum be paid to a married man. (Page 63.) (10) That two post-graduate scholarships in engineering be awarded annually tenable only in New Zealand but open to graduates of any recognized University; that these scholarships have a value of £3OO per annum and be tenable for one year, with the possibility of extension to a second year. (Page 63.) (11) That the number of University Travelling Scholarships in Engineering be increased to two annually. (Page 63.) (12) That a system of loans be established to assist deserving students who may be unsuccessful in securing bursaries or scholarships or who may require financial assistance over and above the value of the bursary or scholarship to enable them to pursue an engineering degree course. (Page 64.) 7. Section 14 : Council of Engineering Education (1) That there be established a Council of Engineering Education. (Page 65.) (2) That the Council be constituted as follows : (a) Two members appointed by the Minister of Education. (b) The Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand. (c) Two members appointed by the Senate of the University of New Zealand. (d) One member appointed by the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Association. (e) One member appointed by the New Zealand Technical School Teachers' Association. (/) Three members.appointed by the New Zealand Institution of Engineers. (g) One member appointed by the Engineers Registration Board. (Page 65.) (3) That the term of office of appointed members be three years, but that they be eligible for reappointment. (Page 65.) (4) That the Council have power to appoint one additional member. (Page 65.) (5) That the functions of the Council be — (a) Generally to make recommendations to the Minister of Education on matters relating to the education of professional engineers. (b) To make, after consultation with the faculties of the University Engineering Schools, recommendations to the Senate through the Academic Board on any matter relating to engineering education, and in particular with respect to courses of study, examinations, and the educational and practical qualifications of professional engineers; and, further, to make recommendations to the Education Department on any matters relating to diplomas in professional engineering, and in particular concerning the courses of study and examinations for these diplomas. (Page 65.) (6) That the Senate should not make or alter any statute relating to the courses of study, examinations, and degrees in professional engineering until it has first received and considered any recommendations made by the Council of Engineering Education ; and, further, that the Education Department should not make or alter any regulation relating to courses of study and examinations for diplomas in professional engineering until it has first received and considered any recommendations made by the Council. (Page 65.)

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