 | Board of Visitors minutes May 13, 1949 |  |
MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Dr. Matila Ghyka, Professor of Art of the East, granted leave without pay during the first
semester of the 1949-50 session.
HEAD OF SPANISH DEPARTMENT
The committee appointed to investigate this matter, of which Mr. Black is Chairman, requested
Professor Louis J. Cabrera to appear before the Board. Professor Cabrera stated that he did
at Mary Washington College he did not attempt to deceive the authorities there by claiming that his
honorary degree was an earned degree. President Combs then stated that Professor Cabrera had been
employed with the full knowledge that he did not have a Ph. D. degree, but that his other qualifications
fully justified his appointment. Professor Cabrera was then excused.
Dr. Combs stated that Professor Cabrera's work had been of a high order and that he was a
valuable member of the faculty, well liked both by his fellow professors and by the students.
No action was taken in the matter, pending recommendations from the committee
FACULTY SALARY SCALE
President Combs stated that some time ago the Rector and Visitors approved a salary scale
for the faculty and staff of Mary Washington College, however, the Governor and the Director of the
Budget failed to approve this scale. In lieu thereof, the Governor has submitted another scale,
which is given below. The following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED that the salary scale submitted herewith and approved by the Governor for Mary
Washington College effective September 1, 1949, be and the same is hereby approved.
| ANNUAL SALARY |
AMT. STEP INCREASE |
INTERVAL |
| Assistant Instructor | ||
| $2,500 | 1 academic year | |
| 2,650 | ||
| Instructor | ||
| 2,880 | $120 | 1 academic year |
| 3,000 | ||
| 3,120 | ||
| 3,240 | ||
| Assistant Professor | ||
| 3,420 | 180 | 1 academic year |
| 3,600 | ||
| 3,780 | ||
| 3,960 | ||
| Associate Professor | ||
| 4,200 | 200 | 2 academic years |
| 4,400 | ||
| 4,600 | ||
| 4,800 | ||
| 5,000 | ||
| Professor | ||
| 5,200 | 250 | 2 academic years |
| 5,450 | ||
| 5,700 | ||
| 5,950 | ||
| 6,200 | ||
BECK PROPERTY
A motion was carried directing President Combs, in cooperation with the Mary Washington
College Committee, to secure at least two impartial appraisals of the property located at the west
entrance gates to the College. If the appraisals are acceptable to the Committee, they would be
authorized to pay not in excess of $35,000 for the Beck Property.
NEW DORMITORIES
President Combs was requested to investigate the possibility of constructing a dormitory
to house 150 students.
FACULTY HOUSING PROJECT
President Combs was requested to advise the faculty of Mary Washington College that the
Board of Visitors does not feel that it can undertake a faculty housing project at this time, because
of the high cost of construction.
SUNSHINE LAUNDRY PROPERTY
A proposal to purchase this property was referred to the Mary Washington College Committee
for study.
FURNISHINGS CONTRIBUTED TO "BROMPTON"
Upon recommendation of the President of Mary Washington College, a resolution was adopted
directing the Secretary to write letters expressing the appreciation of the Board for the interest
and generosity of those individuals, listed below, who contributed decorations and furnishings to
"Brompton."
Miss Nancy V. McClelland
Senator Benjamin T. Pitts
Mr. Franco Scalamandre'
Kittinger Furniture Company
Baker Furniture Company
Mr. Ernest LoNano
REPORT OF THE MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE COMMITTEE
A verbal report was given for the Mary Washington College Committee by Mrs. Wailes, Chairman.
The Committee recommended to the Board that a major in physical education be established. Mrs.
Wailes presented a minority report making a substitute recommendation that a special degree of B. S.
in Health, Physical Education and Recreation be set up at Mary Washington College similar to the
special degree of B. S. in Home Economics established in 1947. President Darden stated that he felt
that before action was taken on this matter a careful study should be made by a committee representing
both Mary Washington College and the University at Charlottesville. A motion was carried requesting
the Mary Washington Committee to study the matter jointly with the presidents and deans of the
University at Charlottesville and of Mary Washington College.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
Rector pro tempore
Secretary
| Board of Visitors minutes May 13, 1949 | |