 | Board of Visitors minutes October 1, 1914 |  |
October 1st, 1914
A meeting of the Rector and Visitors was held on this
date at 12 m., with the following members, Rector Gordon,
and Visitors White, Hatton, Chinn, Michie, Drewry and Oliver.
The "Committee on Gateway" made its report as to plans
submitted, and stated that those submitted by Mr. Bacon,
of New York, were chosen as the most suitable, but suggested
that before final action was had thereon, bids should be
secured, so that the cost could be definitely determined
on.
The vacancy in the "Ryan Scholarship" from the Third
Congressional District, caused by the death of R. Taylor
Scott, was filled by the unanimous appointment of W. A.
Williams, Jr. The other applicants were Cason, Taylor, and
Word.
Mr. Hugh Davis, Attorney for the Norfolk Bank for
Savings and Trusts, Trustees under the will of the late
Dr. B. W. Green, stated to the Board that the trustees
would be ready at an early date to turn over to the University
the estate, and desired that some one be designated to
receipt for same; whereupon Mr. White offered the following,
which was adopted:
It having been brought to the attention of the Board
that the executor or trustee of the estate of the late
Dr. B. W. Green, is, or in the very near future, will be
ready to turn over to the University the money and
property due it under the will of Dr. Green, it is hereby
resolved,- That authority to accept and receipt for the
money and property is hereby given the Rector.
The matter of running a water supply to the Observatory
was taken up. Dr. Page explained to the Board how very
necessary it was to remedy the water supply there, and
Dr. Lambeth stated that in view of the urgency of the matter,
he had already begun the work, feeling satisfied that he
could put in the line at less cost by using his force
than by letting same to contract. The best bid he had
was for $1350.
On motion, it was
Resolved, that the water line be laid to the Observatory
at a cost not to exceed $1350, and that the same be paid
for out of the reserve for contingent expenses of 1913.
The following was adopted: (Mr. Hatton voted, No)
Whereas the Board is advised by the Dean that quite a
number of young men who had contemplated coming to the
University this session from the cotton section of the South;
have been unable to do so on account of the cotton market,
it is hereby
Resolved: That the Dean is authorized for the current
session to advise all such young men that they can
come, provided they will pay the tuition and other fees
in cotton warehouse certificates, issued at the rate
of not exceeding ten cents per pound.
Appointment of the following professors and instructors
was confirmed:
| Mr. A. L. Hall-Quest | Associate Prof. of Education |
| Mr. H. P. Johnson | Adjunct Prof. of Eng. Lit. |
| Mr. L. R. Whipple | Adjunct Prof. of Eng. Lit. |
| Mr. W. E. Maneval | Instructor in Botany |
| Mr. D. H. Ramsey | Locum tenens in Economics |
The Board was advised that owing to his health, Dr.
C. W. Kent would be unable to resume his duties before
Jan. 15th, 1915, Whereupon, the following was adopted:
Resolved: That Dr. Kent be granted a leave of absence
to January 15th, 1915, and that Mr. Whipple be appointed
Adjunct Prof. of English Literature for the term of leave
granted Dr. Kent.
Dr. Page explained to the Board the overcrowded conditions
in the school of Collegiate Chemistry, necessitating
the appointment of an assistant to Dr. R. M. Bird, whereupon
the following was adopted:
Resolved: That an additional assistant in
Chemistry be appointed for the session of 1914-15,
at a salary of $250.
Dr. Page stated to the Board that when the budget
was made for the current fiscal year the salary of Dr. R. H.
Webb was placed at $2750., whereas, he had a contract with
Dr. Alderman, calling for a salary of $3,000. from September
15th, 1914. Whereupon, the following was adopted:
Resolved: That the salary of Dr. R. H. Webb be made
$3,000, dating from September 15th, 1914.
Dr. Page stated that owing to the increased number of
students in the department of Pharmacology it was necessary to
appoint an additional assistant, whereupon the following was
adopted:
Resolved: That an assistant be appointed in Pharmacology
for the session of 1914-15 at a salary of $100.
Resolved,—That a sum not to exceed $500. be appropriated
to be expended in the discretion of the Dean or President in taki
steps to discover and prevent the continuance of the robberies
that have recently occurred in the limits of the University.
The sum of $50. was appropriated to prepare photographs,
charts, etc., of the University, for the exhibition at the
Panama-Pacific Expositions.
The salary of the janitor in Physics Laboratory was made
$25. per month for ten months, from September 1st to June 30th.
An additional sum of $50. was appropriated for lantern
slides for the Latin Department.
Resolved: That the Board confirm the action of the
Executive Committee in fixing the salary of the Bursar
at the rate of $2500. per annum from Sept. 1, 1914,
to July 1, 1915 and at the rate of $3,000 per annum
from said last named date.
Resolved: That the appreciative thanks of the
Rector and Visitors be extended to Mrs. James A. Harrison
and Mr. J. Letcher Harrison for the gift to the University
Library of a portion of the books of the late Professor
James A. Harrison.
Resolved: That the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Grounds and Buildings, that the road to the rear
of the East Lawn residences be macadamized has been received
by the Rector and Visitors with surprise , the Board of
Visitors not having authorized the changes in this road
that require the macadamizing thereof.
Resolved: That the Superintendent of Grounds and
Buildings be requested to furnish the Dean an estimate
of the cost of the work proposed.
Resolved: That the Dean be authorized to direct said
work, if in his opinion the cost is not excessive, and the
requirements justify it.
Resolved: That the building No. I, West Lawn, be placed
in good repair and supplied with proper furniture and
equipment for the proper housing and accommodation of
the Board of Visitors.
Whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia holds this
Board accountable for the proper expenditure of the money
which it from time to time appropriated for the University,
therefore, be it,
Resolved: That no part of such appropriations or of
any other funds of the University shall be expended until
written application shall be made to this Board, through
the President, setting out in detail the purpose of such
expenditure, together with details of each, and all other
information necessary to enable the Board to act
intelligently; but it is understood that this resolution
does not apply to those small and ordinary expenditures
which are essential to the proper upkeep of the University
property, and to the administration of the current life of
the University.
Resolved: That a committee of this Board, together
with the President, be appointed to revise and correct the
Code of Laws of the University, and report the same to
this Board,-said committee to consist of three members
of the Board, with the president,-viz: the Rector, Mr.
Michie, and Mr. Oliver.
The following letter from the Sate Accountant was
presented by the Rector, read, and ordered spread upon the
minutes,-
Staunton, Va.
A recent audit of the books of the University of
Virginia, made by this office, shows the books to have been
correctly kept, and that all entries in same are sustained
by vouchers properly filed. The period covered by the examination
was from July 1st, 1913 to July 1st, 1914. I am glad
to report that the service here is painstaking and
satisfactory to this office.
On motion, the Board adjourned, subject to call of
the Rector.
Secretary.
Rector.
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