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MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS

Upon recommendation of Dr. Combs, the following resignations, leaves of absence, changes in
status, and elections were approved.

RESIGNATIONS

Dr. James Allison, Assistant Professor of English for two years, has submitted his resignation
so as to enable him to travel abroad.

Miss Mary F. Gratzer, Instructor in Physical Education, has submitted her resignation with
a statement that she is to be married in the fall.

Miss Mary Annette Klinesmith, Instructor in Psychology, has resigned in order to accept a
government appointment to England where she will be doing Clinical Research at the University of
London School of Psychiatry.

Dr. James F. Mormile, Associate Professor of Italian and Spanish, has resigned to accept an
offer by the United States Government to work in Washington in connection with the State Department.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Dr. Arthur L. Vogelback, Professor of English, granted leave of absence without compensation
until September 1951.

Mrs. Mildred B. Sollenberger, Instructor in Speech and Radio, granted leave of absence without
compensation for the session 1950-51

CHANGES IN STATUS

Miss Mary Ellen Stephenson, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Director of the Spanish
House, transferred to Acting Dean of Women for the session 1950-51 at a salary of $4,200 on an annual
basis, incumbency to begin September 1, 1950.

Mrs. Ruth S. Wade, Reference Librarian, transferred to Acting Dean of Freshmen at her present
salary of $4,000 for the twelve months period, incumbency to begin September 1, 1950

ELECTIONS

Miss Jane Grier Bell elected Instructor in Health, Physical Education and Recreation at a
salary of $2,880 for the session of nine months, incumbency to begin September 17, 1950.

Miss Lorene Evelyn Brignull elected Instructor in Spanish at a salary of $2,500 for the
session of nine months, incumbency to begin September 17, 1950.

Mrs. Nannie Mae Williams elected Instructor in Psychology at a salary of $2,880 for the
session of nine months, incumbency to begin September 18, 1950.

Miss Martha Hill Newell elected Instructor in Dramatic Arts at a salary of $2,880 for the
session of nine months, incumbency to begin September 17, 1950.

Miss Doris R. Sharpe elected Instructor of English at a salary of $2,880 for the session
of nine months, incumbency to begin September 18, 1950.

Miss Rebecca T. Woosley elected Instructor in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
at a salary of $2,880 for the session of nine months, incumbency to begin September 18, 1950

Miss Rosemary H. Herman elected Instructor in Spanish at a salary of $2,500 for the session
of nine months, incumbency to begin September 18, 1950

BUDGET 1950-51

The Mary Washington College budget proposed for the year 1950-51 was presented by Dr.
Combs and Mr. Edgar E. Woodward, Bursar of the College. Action was deferred until the next meeting
of the Board. A statistical summary of the Mary Washington budget was presented and after the
discussion, the Secretary was requested to work out with Mr. Woodward comparable data for Mary
Washington College and the University.

DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES

A report on the distribution of grades at Mary Washington College was distributed to the
members.

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On motion the meeting was then adjourned.