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ATHLETIC MATTERS

The Rector reported that the instructions of the Board concerning the distribution of
the Athletic Committee report, the report of the University Senate, and the athletic report of the
American Council on Education had been carried out. Accompanying his letter to the President of
the Alumni Association, the secretary had sent a separate letter stating that he would furnish
the President of the Alumni Association with such copies as he might need of the above reports for
distribution to the various alumni chapters, but to date no request had been received from the
President of the Alumni Association.

Mr. Black stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Charles Reynolds, President of
the Washington Alumni Chapter, requesting copies of several reports, stating that his chapter
could not properly consider the matter unless copies were furnished. Mr. Black stated that he
phoned the President to find out what the Alumni Association was doing concerning the matter. The
President reported that he had talked to Mr. Luck, who stated he did not know what the President
of the Association had done, but he would try to find out.

Mr. Black stated that responsibility for the whole athletic program rested with the
Board of Visitors. While he believed that the Student Aid Fund had been honestly administered,
he was concerned whether or not it would always be so administered. He stated that he would like
to see the money disbursed through the Bursar's Office, just as any other scholarship funds are
disbursed, which follows the recommendation of the American Council on Education.

President Darden stated that he had met with alumni who had established the Student Aid
Foundation about four years ago and had approved their plan for handling funds. However, he feels
now that he was mistaken, particularly in view of what has happened at William and Mary.

After discussing various aspects of the matter and expressing concern with the responsibilities
of the Board and the seriousness of this matter, a resolution was adopted, calling a
special meeting of the Board at 2:00 p.m. on January 8, 1953, at which time representatives of
the Alumni Association, the Student Aid Foundation, and the Student Council would be heard. The
secretary was requested to send letters to each of the organizations concerned, notifying them of
this meeting.