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PROFESSOR KOWNACKI'S PROTEST

A letter of 10 April 1958 from Mr. Stanislaw Kownacki, Acting Associate
Professor of Electrical Engineering, was read to the Board. Mr. Kownacki complained
that Dean Quarles had denied him reappointment, which was perfectly legal, but that
the Dean had given his reasons for this refusal in an objectionable manner, making
Mr. Kownacki appear as "a target of slanderous attacks".

Taking note of the enclosed transcripts of discussions with Dean Quarles and
Mr. Kownacki's defense, members inquired whether these had been examined by Mr.
Minor, the University's Special Counsel. President Darden replied in the
affirmative, and said that Mr. Minor could find no evidence of slander.

The Board accordingly resolved that Mr. Kownacki's appeal be denied.