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 | Board of Visitors minutes October 18, 1963 |  |
The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the Office
of the President of the University, at Charlottesville, with the following present: Rector Albert V.
Bryan; President Edgar F. Shannon, Jr.; and Visitors Blanton, Camp, Cross, Faulconer, Fenwick, Hobbs,
Johnson, Kendig, Lantor, Lewis, Montague, Rogers, Walker, and Williams. Absent: Visitors Martin and
Wilkerson. Chancellor Grellet C. Simpson and Bursar Edgar E. Woodward were present throughout the
discussion of Mary Washington College matters.
The minutes of the meeting of 7 June 1963, previously distributed, were approved as corrected.
ELECTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby elected to the faculty:
Mr. Thomas F. Bergin as Visiting Associate Professor of Law, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $11,100.
Mr. Giovanni Bognetti as Visiting Associate Professor of Foreign Affairs, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $9,600.
Mr. David G. Bress as Lecturer in Law, part time, for one semester, effective 1 September 1963,
at a salary of $750.
Mr. William P. Buffum as Lecturer in Architecture, for one year, effective 1 September 1963, at
a session salary of $8,500.
Mr. Chun-shu Chang as Lecturer in History, for one semester, effective 1 September 1963, at a
salary of $3,450.
Mr. Jack H. Dillard as Lecturer in Engineering English, part time, for one semester, effective
1 September 1963, at a salary of $1,100.
Mr. Joel W. Evans as Instructor in Physics, for one year, effective 1 September 1963, at a
session salary of $6,300.
Mr. Andre Gabor as Visiting Professor of Economics, for one semester, effective 1 February
1964, at a salary of $5,500.
Mr. Lawrence D. Gaughan as Instructor in Law, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $3,150.
Dr. George R. Hanna as Assistant Professor of Neurology, for three years, effective 1 July 1963,
at a salary of $13,000.
Mr. George M. Herndon as Visiting Associate Professor of History, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $1,500.
Mr. H. Cassius Higgins as Lecturer in Architecture, for one semester, effective 1 September
1963, at a salary of $4,550.
Mr. Dumond P. Hill as Lecturer in Law, for one semester, effective 1 September 1963, at a
salary of $750
Mr. James W. Jobes, Jr. as Junior Instructor in Philosophy, part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,800
Miss Deanna L. Jones as Junior Instructor in Nursing, for one year, effective 9 September 1963.
Miss Mary E. Joyner as Lecturer in Modern Languages (French), part time, for one year,
effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,000
Mr. James J. Kauzlarich as Professor of Mechanical Engineering, effective 1 September 1963, at
a session salary of $15,000
Mrs. Francesca Vidale Langbaum as Junior Instructor in Modern Languages (Italian), part time,
for one year, effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $1,300
Mr. Monroe Leigh as Lecturer in Law, for one semester, effective 1 February 1964, at a salary
of $750.
Mrs. Alice Leng as Lecturer in Modern Languages (Chinese), part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,100.
Mr. David W. Lewis as Acting Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, for one year,
effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $10,100
Mr. Ludo Mertens as Junior Instructor in Modern Languages (French), for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $5,600
Mr. Arthur B. Scharff as Instructor in Modern Languages (French), for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $6,000.
Mr. Ronald P. Sokol as Lecturer in Law, for one year, effective 1 September 1963, at a session
salary of $1,500
Mr. Brian M. Spicer as Visiting Professor of Physics, for six months, effective 1 February
1964, for which he will be paid for teaching during the second semester of the 1963-1964 academic
session
Miss Catherine Sturtevant as Lecturer in English, for one year, effective 1 October 1963, at a
session salary of $7,300 plus 20 per cent for summer work, or a total salary of $8,760
Mr. William H. Tarwater, Jr. as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $8,500.
Mr. Ervin R. Van Artsdalen as John W. Mallet Professor of Chemistry, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $21,000, of which $15,000 is to be paid from the State and $6,000
from local funds
Mr. Frank R. Woods as Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $10,600.
Mr. John H. Wright as Acting Assistant Professor of Psychology, for one year, effective
1 September 1963
ELECTION OF MR. MARK G. FOSTER AS WILLS JOHNSON PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that Mr. Mark G. Foster be and he is hereby elected Wills Johnson Professor of Electrical
Engineering, effective 1 July 1960
THE ROBLEY DUNGLISON PROFESSORSHIP OF BIOCHEMISTRY
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
there is hereby established a Chair in the School of Medicine to be known as the Robley Dunglison
Professorship of Biochemistry
Robley Dunglison (1798-1869), one of the greatest physicians and teachers of the 19th century,
was appointed by Thomas Jefferson as the University of Virginia's first Professor of Medicine, a
post which he held from 1825 to 1833. He was the first Secretary of the Faculty and its second
Chairman. A native of Keswick, England, and a graduate of English and German universities, he was
a prolific editor and author of medical works published in Europe and America. Subsequent to 1833
he taught at the University of Maryland, and from 1836 until his death was Professor of Medicine
at the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, where he was also Dean of the Faculty. Among his
many honors was the vice presidency of the American Philosophical Society. He was personal
physician to President Jefferson, President Madison, and President Monroe, and attended the three
statesmen in their terminal illnesses.
ELECTION OF MR. HENRY A. HARBURY AS ROBLEY DUNGLISON PROFESSOR OF BIOCHEMISTRY
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that Mr. Henry A. Harbury be and he is hereby elected Robley Dunglison Professor of Biochemistry,
effective 1 July 1964, at a salary of $25,000, of which $6,000 is to be paid from local funds
THE UNION BAG-CAMP PROFESSORSHIP OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that there is hereby established, effective 1 September 1963, a Chair in the School of Engineering
and Applied Science to be known as the Union Bag-Camp Professorship of Chemical Engineering.
ELECTION OF MR. VINCENT W. UHL AS UNION BAG-CAMP PROFESSOR OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
Mr. Vincent W. Uhl be and he is hereby elected Union Bag-Camp Professor of Chemical Engineering,
effective 1 September 1963.
RE-ELECTION
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following person be and he is hereby re-elected to the faculty
Mr. Burke M. Smith as Associate Professor of Psychiatry, for three years, effective 1 January
1964
PROMOTION
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following promotion be and it is hereby made
Mrs. Beauty Crummette, Instructor, to Assistant Professor of Nursing, for three years, effective
1 September 1963.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following faculty members be and they are hereby granted leave of absence
Dr. Thomas H. Hunter, leave of absence from the position of Dean of the School of Medicine,
for one year, effective 1 July 1963, for reasons of health.
Mr. Maurice J. Meisner, Assistant Professor of History, for one semester, effective 1 September
1963, without pay, to complete his book
Mr. Donald M. Miller, Assistant Professor of Education, for one semester, effective 1 September
1963, without pay, to work on a research project, which is being sponsored by the United States Office
of Education at the University of Wisconsin
Mr. John W. Mitchell, Professor of Physics, for one year, effective 1 September 1963, without
pay, to become Director of the National Chemical Laboratory in London, England
Mr. Frederick D. Nichols, Professor of Architecture, for one semester, effective 1 September
1963, without pay, to do research in England under a Guggenheim Fellowship
CHANGES OF TITLE
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following changes of title be and they are hereby made
Miss Mary A. MacDougall, from Lecturer in Education, to Assistant Professor of Education, for
three years, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Roger L. Ransom, from Lecturer in Economics, to Assistant Professor of Economics, for
three years, effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $8,500
Mr. Robert C. Regan, from Assistant Professor of English, to Acting Assistant Professor of
English, for one year, effective 1 September 1963.
Dr. Catherine M. Russell, from Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology, to Associate Professor
of Clinical Pathology and Associate Professor of Microbiology, effective 1 September 1963.
SPECIAL SALARY ACTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons shall receive the salary indicated
Mr. Dietrich Bodenstein, Lewis and Clark Professor of Biology, at a session salary of $21,000,
of which $6,000 is to be paid from local funds, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Osvaldo Chinchon, Instructor in Modern Languages (Spanish), at a session salary of $6,300,
effective 1 September 1963
Mr. James W. Cole, Jr., Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the School of General Studies, at a
session salary of $13,400 plus 20 per cent for summer work and 15 per cent for administrative
duties, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Almand R. Coleman, Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of $15,800,
effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Rowland A. Egger, Edward R. Stettinius Professor of Foreign Affairs, at a session salary of
$17,700, of which $3,500 is to be paid from local funds, effective 1 September 1963
Dr. Alto E. Feller, Professor of Microbiology, at a salary of $22,000, of which $2,000 is to be
paid from local funds, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Leo M. Hall, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, at a salary of $10,300, effective
1 September 1963.
Mr. Paul M. Hammaker, Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of $15,000,
effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Walter L. Heilbronner, Associate Professor of Modern Languages (German), at a salary of
$500 for administrative duties, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Fulvio A. Iachetta, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at a session salary of
$9,100, effective 1 February 1964
Mr. Lee R. Johnston, Associate Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of
$12,600, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Donald W. Kupke, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, at a salary of $12,700, effective
1 September 1963
Mr. Leonard Levine, Assistant Professor of Physiology, at a salary of $10,000, effective
1 September 1963
Mr. Robert W. McGilvery, Professor of Biochemistry, at a salary of $14,750, of which $1,000
is to be paid for administrative duties, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Everard W. Meade, Lecturer in Business Administration, at a session salary of $12,600,
effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr., Instructor in Business Administration, at a session salary of
$3,000, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Donald H. Miller, Assistant Professor of Architecture, at a salary of $375, for one
semester, for administrative duties, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Frederick S. Morton, Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of $14,200,
effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Morris E. Rose, Professor of Physics, at a session salary of $16,600, of which $2,400 is to
be paid from local funds, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. William Rotch, Associate Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of
$9,600, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Charles S. Sargent, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of
$7,900, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. C. Stewart Sheppard, Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of $15,000,
effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Clyde R. Smith, Instructor in Business Administration, at a session salary of $6,900,
effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. David S. Smith, Assistant Professor of Biology, at a session salary of $8,700, of which
$800 is to be paid from local funds for administrative duties, for three years, effective
1 September 1963
Mr. John L. Snook, Jr., Associate Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of
$12,600, effective 1 September 1963
Mr. Abraham W. Zelomek, Visiting Professor of Business Administration, at a session salary of
$6,000, effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Klaus O. H. Ziock, Associate Professor of Physics and Acting Director of the Virginia
Associated Research Center, at a session salary of $10,100 plus 20 per cent for summer work and
15 per cent for administrative duties, effective 1 September 1963.
RESIGNATIONS
The President announced the following resignations
Mr. Albert Altman, Assistant Professor of Physics, effective 30 June 1963, because of personal
reasons.
Dr. Antonio Antunez, Assistant Professor of Radiology, effective 1 October 1963, to accept a
position with the Cleveland Clinic
Mr. Edward B. Gordon, Lecturer in Business Administration, effective 30 June 1963, to continue
his research.
Mr. Sydney P. Hodkinson, Assistant Professor of Music, effective 30 June 1963, to accept a
position in the School of Music at Ohio University.
Dr. Phyllis R. Ingram, Assistant Professor of Surgery, effective 31 August 1963, to accept a
position at the University of Miami's School of Medicine.
Mr. John J. Kennedy, Professor of Foreign Affairs, effective 30 June 1964, to accept a position
at the University of Notre Dame
Dr. Edward Majchrowicz, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, effective 30 September
1963, to accept a position elsewhere
Mr. Robert E. Nelson, Assistant Professor of Education, effective 31 August 1963, to accept a
position in public education in California.
APPOINTMENTS
In accordance with the resolution adopted by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia on 14 July 1945, the President announced the following appointment
Lieutenant Russell V. Mowery as Assistant Professor of Naval Science, effective 1 September 1963,
at no salary from the University.
The President also announced the following appointments
Dr. McLemore Birdsong as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, for one year, effective
1 July 1963
Dr. Kenneth R. Crispell as Acting Dean of the School of Medicine, for one year, effective
1 July 1963
Mr. Henry A. Harbury as Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, effective 1 July 1964
Mr. William J. Hargis, Jr. as Chairman of the Department of Marine Science, for the period
19 October 1963 through 30 June 1968
Mr. John Herring as Director of Newcomb Hall, effective 15 August 1963.
Mr. James J. Kauzlarich as Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, effective
1 September 1963
Mr. James E. Kinard as Assistant Dean of Admissions, for three years, effective 1 July 1963
Mr. Edward W. Lautenschlager as Registrar of the University, for three years, effective
1 July 1963
Mr. Robert W. McGilvery as Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, for one year, effective
1 July 1963
Dr. George R. Minor as Assistant Dean of the School of Medicine, for the period 15 September
1963 through 30 June 1964.
Mr. J. James Murray, Jr. as Director of the Mountain Lake Biological Station, for one year,
effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. Vincent W. Uhl as Chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering, effective
1 September 1963
Mr. Ervin R. Van Artsdalen as Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, for five years,
effective 1 September 1963.
Mr. David A. Williams as Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for Echols-Humphreys
Association, for one year, effective 1 July 1963
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
WHEREAS the General Assembly of Virginia in 1962 (Acts of Assembly, 1962, Chap. 406, Secs. 28.1-195
and 28.1-197) authorized the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to "engage in research in the marine
sciences and, with proper affiliation with one or more accredited institutions of higher learning,
provide education therein," and provided further that "The use of Institute personnel in educational
programs shall be subject to approval of the educational affiliates concerned.",
WHEREAS the Board of Administration of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science has officially
requested affiliation with the University of Virginia for the purpose of providing education and
research in the field of Marine Science,
WHEREAS the President has approved a recommendation by the Graduate Committee of the Faculty
of Arts and Sciences that such affiliation be approved,
WHEREAS it is a necessary condition of such affiliation that the members of the staff of the
Virginia Institute of Marine Science participating in such educational and research programs become
members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of the University of Virginia,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the
University of Virginia that the following members of the staff of the Virginia Institute of Marine
Science be and they are hereby elected, effective 1 September 1963, to the Faculty of Arts and
Sciences, at no salary from the University and without change in salary or benefits in their present
positions in the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, to the rank and for the term noted
Mr. Jay D. Andrews, Associate Professor of Marine Science.
Mr. Robert E. L. Black, Lecturer in Marine Science, for one year.
Mr. Morris L. Brehmer, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. William J. Davis, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. William J. Hargis, Jr., Professor of Marine Science
Mr. Philip W. Harrison, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
Mr. Ralph R. Hathaway, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
Mr. Dexter S. Haven, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
Mr. Edwin B. Joseph, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
Mr. George Moskovits, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. Maynard M. Nichols, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. John J. Norcross, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. Dean P. Owens, Instructor in Marine Science, for one year
Mr. Willard A. Van Engel, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years
Mr. Junius E. Warriner, Instructor in Marine Science, for one year
Mr. Marvin Wass, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
Mr. John L. Wood, Associate Professor of Marine Science.
Mr. Langley H. Wood, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, for three years.
PREPARATION OF MANUAL FOR BOARD OF VISITORS
The Rector called to the attention of the Board the existence of a Manual for the Board of
Visitors, which was in effect from 12 September 1947 to 8 October 1960, when the Manual was rescinded
by the Board because it was out of date, and in some parts misleading in its contents. The Rector
recommended the appointment of a special committee of the Board of Visitors to oversee the preparation
of a revised Manual and to submit its recommendations, along with a proposed draft of the new
Manual, to the Board for its consideration and approval. Under this proposal, the committee will be
authorized to obtain such professional assistance as it might deem necessary
The Rector, therefore, proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
(1) There is hereby established a special committee of the Board of Visitors to be known as the
Manual Committee, which shall consist of four members of the Board, to be appointed by the Rector,
and the President ex officio,
(2) The Committee is hereby authorized to seek such professional assistance as it may deem
necessary, and to pay the cost of such services from funds allocated to the Board,
(3) The Secretary of the Board shall serve as Secretary of the Manual Committee, and
(4) The Manual Committee is hereby directed to submit its proposed draft of a Manual to the
full Board not later than the October meeting in 1964
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
The President reported in detail on the major developments of the past several months
Specifically, he presented individual reports on and discussed enrollment, construction, admissions
for the academic year 1963-1964, key additions to the faculty and administrative staff of the
University, and other related matters
REPORT OF THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that the Hospital Accounts Committee be and it is hereby authorized to charge off as uncollectible
as recommended by it, consisting of the following
| Bad debts, etc. | $ 88,413.87 |
| Free service to Counties and Cities | 263,560.25 |
| Total | $351,974.12 |
REPORT ON ATHLETIC FINANCES
The President reported in detail on the present financial condition of the Department of Athletics,
including an account of the current deficit
REPORT ON BIENNIAL BUDGET REQUEST FOR 1964-1966
The President presented and discussed the 1964-1966 biennial budget request which he had made
to the Governor and General Assembly. Following the discussion which ensued, the report was ordered
to be accepted and filed with the records of this meeting.
PURCHASE OF DUKE PROPERTY
The President reported that the purchase of the two tracts of land containing 102.186 acres and
14.069 acres respectively, making up the Sunnyside tract owned by Mary White Duke and the Estate of the
late Cammann C. Duke, had been completed on August 22, 1963 by the delivery to the University of two
deeds, one from Mary White Duke and from the Executors of Cammann C. Duke, each conveying an
undivided one-half interest in the two tracts of land. The consideration for each conveyance was
$195,000.00. In accordance with the provisions of the contract with Mrs. Duke, the University paid her
$55,500.00 in cash and delivered to her its nine unsecured 5% bonds for $15,500.00 each, maturing one
to nine years after date. Under similar provisions of the contract with the Executors of Cammann C.
Duke, the University paid to the Estate $51,000.00 in cash and delivered to the Executors its nine
unsecured 5% bonds for $16,000.00 each, maturing one to nine years after date. All of these bonds
were executed on behalf of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia by Vincent Shea,
its Comptroller, and the seal of the University was affixed and attested thereon by Weldon Cooper,
Secretary.
It was suggested that, in order to prevent any question arising as to the validity of such
execution, the actions of the Comptroller and Secretary should be ratified and confirmed by the
Board
After discussion, the following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that the actions of Vincent Shea, Comptroller, in executing in the name and on behalf of The Rector
and Visitors of the University of Virginia, and of Weldon Cooper, Secretary, in affixing and
attesting the seal of the University to, nine unsecured bonds in the principal sum of $15,500.00
each, dated August 22, 1963, payable to Mary White Duke, bearing interest at 5% per annum and
maturing one to nine years after date respectively, said bonds aggregating $139,500.00, and in
executing nine unsecured bonds in the principal sum of $16,000.00 each, also dated August 22, 1963,
payable to Virginia National Bank and Mary White Duke, Executors and Trustees u/w of Cammann C. Duke,
bearing interest at 5% per annum and also maturing one to nine years after date, respectively,
aggregating $144,000.00 which said bonds were evidencing deferred purchase money, and were executed
and delivered in accordance with the contracts for the purchase of the Duke lands consisting of two
tracts containing 102.186 acres and 14.069 acres respectively, be and the same are hereby ratified
and confirmed in all respects.
SUCCESSION OF HUGH E. VINCENT
The President reported that the Honorable Wayne G. Borah, acting on behalf of the University of
Virginia as its representative with respect to the Succession of Hugh E. Vincent, had executed an
instrument dated the 24th day of September, 1963, which instrument had also been executed by or on
behalf of The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, Trinity Church, Mildred Saffold Vincent
and Frank B. Hayne, Jr., granting to Prairie Gas Corporation an easement for a pipeline right-of-way
over lands situated in the Parish of St. Bernard and the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana,
containing 7,082.12 acres, more or less, in which the Succession of Hugh E. Vincent owned an
interest. This instrument provided for a nominal payment of $200.00 for such right-of-way easement
but further provided that if Prairie Gas Corporation lays a pipeline in such right-of-way it would
pay an additional sum of $27,333.40, to be paid before the line is laid, and if it lays an additional
line in said right-of-way it would pay an additional sum of $27,333.40 therefor within 60 days
subsequent to the completion of the construction of such additional line. If payment for the first
line was not made within six months from the date of the instrument the grant of easement shall
thereupon cease and determine
The President pointed out that the instrument here in question was similar to the two executed
on behalf of the University by Judge Borah, dated June 18, 1962 and June 28, 1962, execution of which
were ratified by the Board at its meeting on September 29, 1962, except that the compensation to be
paid was almost double, since the compensation was at the rate of $20.00 per rod, and that the grant
of such right-of-way easement at this price was advantageous to the Vincent Succession. He then
presented a photographic copy of the instrument for consideration
After discussion, the following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that the action of the Honorable Wayne G. Borah, on behalf of the University of Virginia, in executing
that certain document dated September 24, 1963, together with The Administrators of the Tulane
Educational Fund, Trinity Church, Mildred Saffold Vincent and Frank B. Hayne, Jr., conveying an easement
for a pipeline right-of-way to Prairie Gas Corporation over lands situated in the Parish of
St. Bernard and the Parish of Orleans, Louisiana, containing 7,082.12 acres, more or less, in which the
Succession of Hugh E. Vincent has an interest, is hereby ratified and approved
PORTRAIT OF BARRON FOSTER BLACK, FORMER RECTOR
The Rector proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
WHEREAS Barron Foster Black, LL.B., 1920, has served the University of Virginia with extraordinary
devotion, as Alumnus, advisor, benefector, and friend, and
WHEREAS through eleven arduous years, as Visitor from 1945 to 1956, and as Rector of the
University from 1949 to 1956, Mr. Black effectively advanced the well being of the University, with
self-sacrificing devotion and attention to the interests of Faculty, Staff, and Students, and to the
advancement of higher education in Virginia, and
WHEREAS Mr. Black has continued since his retirement from the Board of Visitors to serve the
University through varied services as an Alumnus,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia hereby records its profound gratitude to Mr. Black,
RESOLVED FURTHER that it is the unanimous desire of the Visitors to see a portrait of Mr. Black
hung at the University as a reminder to future generations of his distinguished services,
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Secretary of the Board be directed to transmit a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Black.
PURCHASE OF SITE FOR NEW OBSERVATORY
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the actions of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Finance Committee on 6 June 1963 approving
the purchase by the Comptroller of a site of approximately 210 acres located near Covesville in
Albemarle County at a sum not to exceed $45,000 be and they are hereby approved
STAFF AND HEADQUARTERS OF THE RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY OF THE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC.
The President reported on the projected move from Green Bank, West Virginia, to Charlottesville,
of the Staff and Headquarters of the Radio Astronomy Observatory of the Associated Universities, Inc.
He stated that such a move would enhance greatly the work of the University in Astronomy and related
fields
WALLOPS ISLAND BRANCH
The President reported that the State Council of Higher Education on 14 October 1963 had
requested the University to prepare plans for the establishment of a two-year branch at Wallops
Island similar to those now in operation at Lynchburg and Martinsville
MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS
ELECTIONS
The Chancellor proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby elected to the faculty
Mr. Gilbert DeSimone as Instructor in Modern Foreign Languages (French), for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $5,900
Mr. Lewis Diana as Visiting Professor of Sociology, one-fourth time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,025
Mr. John Druzbick as Instructor in Physics, approximately one-half time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $3,500
Mr. Martin Erdmann as Instructor in Modern Foreign Languages (German), for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $5,600
Mrs. Blandine L. McLaughlin as Instructor in Modern Foreign Languages (French), for one year,
effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $5,300.
Mr. Richard D. Seidler as Instructor in Music (woodwinds), for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary to be paid on a per student fee basis
CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
The Chancellor proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the election on 7 June 1963 of the following person to the faculty be and it is hereby cancelled
Miss Ingrid G. Merkel as Instructor in Modern Foreign Languages (German), for the 1963-1964
session
CHANGE OF STATUS AND TITLE
The Chancellor proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following change of status and title be and it is hereby made
Mrs. Jean S. Edson, from Assistant Professor of Music, two-fifths time, for three years,
effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,960, to Assistant Professor of Music and
Physics, full time, for two years, effective 1 September 1963, at a session salary of $7,400.
RESIGNATION
The Chancellor announced the following resignation
Mr. Urban W. Ludwig, Assistant Professor of Physics, effective 31 August 1963, to accept a
position at a higher salary, with an opportunity for graduate study
ADDITIONAL GIFT BY MRS. ALBERT J. BOWLEY
The Chancellor announced the receipt of an additional gift by Mrs. A. J. Bowley of 100 shares
of duPont stock with an estimated value of $24,350. The income from this gift is to be used for
scholarships. An earlier gift by Mrs. Bowley of 200 shares of duPont stock and $1,000 in cash for
the same purpose was reported to the Board on 29 September 1962 (Minutes, Board of Visitors,
University of Virginia, No. 12, 29 September 1962, p. 369).
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DORMITORY
The Chancellor reported on the current status of the construction program for the new dormitory.
LOCATION OF CITY RESERVOIR
The Chancellor reported that the negotiation of a contract between Mary Washington College and
the City of Fredericksburg setting forth the terms and conditions governing the location of a city
reservoir on college property were proceeding and that he hoped a contract in final form could be
recommended to the Board for approval, possibly at the December meeting but no later than the February
meeting.
ANNUAL LIBRARY REPORT
The Chancellor presented the annual report of the Librarian of the College, a copy of which had
previously been sent to each member of the Board.
BIENNIAL BUDGET REQUEST
The Chancellor reported in detail on the biennial budget request to the Governor and the General
Assembly for the 1964-1966 biennium. At the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, the
report was ordered to be accepted and filed with the records of this meeting.
ADMISSIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1963-1964
The Chancellor presented and discussed a report on the admissions program for the College for the
past four academic years, including the current year of 1963-1964, a copy of which had previously
been sent to each member of the Board.
CHANCELLOR SIMPSON'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION TO INDIA
The President reported that Chancellor Simpson had been selected as a member of an educational
mission to India, which is being organized under the auspices of the U. S. Department of State and
private foundations. The Chancellor will be absent on this mission for a period of two months,
approximately from 24 October to 24 December 1963. The President stated that the time of the
Chancellor devoted to this mission, other than authorized vacation and holidays, will be reimbursed
to the College at his regular salary rate from private funds.
CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE MATTERS
ELECTION
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following person be and he is hereby elected to the faculty
Mr. Richard O. Hays as Assistant Professor of Physics, for one year, effective 1 September 1963
RE-ELECTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby re-elected to the faculty
Mrs. Helen M. Lewis as Lecturer in Sociology, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $7,400.
Mr. John S. MacKenzie as Assistant Professor of English, for three years, effective 1 September
1963
Mr. Frank A. Scott as Lecturer in Psychology, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $2,025.
GEORGE MASON COLLEGE MATTERS
ELECTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby elected to the faculty
Mr. John R. Cragin as Lecturer in Engineering, part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $3,083.30.
Mrs. Ruth A. Flint as Instructor in Biology, part time, for one semester, effective 1 September
1963, at a salary of $517
Mr. John D. S. Muhlenberg as Lecturer in Engineering Drawing, part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $1,291
Mr. Otto H. Olsen as Lecturer in History, part time, for one year, effective 1 September 1963,
at a session salary of $3,850.
Mrs. Helen Ludwig Sehrt as Lecturer in German, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $4,933
Mr. Rodger W. Smith as Lecturer in Mathematics, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $1,700.
Mr. Harry C. Stutts as Lecturer in Mathematics, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $1,625.
Mr. Larman C. Wilson as Lecturer in Political Science, part time, for one semester, effective
1 September 1963, at a salary of $887.50.
Mrs. Frances E. Withers as Instructor in Biology, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $1,033.33.
RE-ELECTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby re-elected to the faculty
Mrs. Blossom D. Golinkin as Lecturer in Spanish, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $6,508.
Mr. Terence J. McKenzie as Lecturer in English, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $1,775
Mr. Ralph Mauller as Lecturer in Mathematics, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $3,850.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following faculty member be and he is hereby granted leave of absence
Mr. Joseph H. Harrison, Associate Professor of History, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, without pay, to complete his book
LYNCHBURG BRANCH MATTERS
ELECTION
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following person be and he is hereby elected to the faculty
Mr. Harry L. Rosenzweig as Instructor in Mathematics, part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $2,650
MADISON CENTER MATTERS
ELECTIONS
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following persons be and they are hereby elected to the faculty
Mr. George A. Gescheider as Instructor in Psychology, part time, for one year, effective
1 September 1963, at a session salary of $1,500.
Mr. Jerry L. Johnson as Instructor in Spanish, part time, for one year, effective 1 September
1963, at a session salary of $1,500.
ROANOKE CENTER MATTERS
ELECTION
The President proposed and the Board adopted the following resolution
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the following person be and she is hereby elected to the faculty
Mrs. Betty L. Moore as Instructor in English, for one year, effective 1 September 1963, at a
session salary of $5,900.
On motion the meeting was then adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Rector
Secretary
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