University of Virginia Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the
University of Virginia was held on this date in the Office of the President of the University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, with the following present: The Rector, Barron F. Black;
President Colgate W. Darden, Jr., of the University of Virginia; Dr. M. L. Combs, President of
Mary Washington College; Visitors Anderson, Barksdale, Carrington, Emmett, Garnett, Gay, Gravatt,
Mears, Smith, Talbott and Wailes. Absent: Visitors Howard and Willis.

The minutes of the meeting of February 9, 1951, which had been copied and mailed to the
members, were approved.

GIFTS

The President reported receipt of the following gifts

               

From Smith, Kline and French, to assist in research in internal medicine by Dr. J. E. Wood, Jr.	$600.00
From the New York Chapter of the Medical Alumni Association, for the Medical Library	100.00
From The Keyes Foundation, established by Mrs. Frances Parkinson Keyes, to set up the John Henry Wheeler Fellowship, a sum to cover the award for one semester	250.00
From Mr. Alfred J. Kirsh to provide a three-year scholarship in the Department of Law, to be known as the Moses and Marion Marcuse Law Scholarship	1,200.00
From Parke, Davis and Company for a fellowship in chemistry under Dr. Alfred Burger, for one year beginning September 1951	1,500.00
From the U. S. Navy, an additional amount for research in pharmacology under Dr. Chalmers L. Gemmill	7,500.00
From the U. S. Public Health Service, for research in physiology by Dr. Grover C. Pitts	5,551.00
From the U. S. Public Health Service, for research in chemistry by Dr. Robert E. Lutz	8,964.00

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Upon recommendation of the President, the following election and continuation of
appointment were approved.

ELECTION

Mr. Edwin W. Pullen as Instructor in Anatomy in the Department of Medicine, effective
September 1, 1951, at a session salary of $3,600.

CONTINUATION OF APPOINTMENT

Dr. Jacques Rappaport continued as Acting Associate Professor of Biology for the session
of 1951-52, part of his salary to come from the unexpended salary of Professor O. E. White, who is
on leave of absence, and the balance to come from a grant from the General Education Board.

LIZZIE MILLER FARM AT ELKTON, VIRGINIA

Mr. Darden reported to the Board that the Lizzie B. Miller Farm at Elkton, Virginia had
become the property of the University of Virginia upon the death in February of Mr. T. Ferdinand
Bowen, who held a life interest in the property. The property was left to the University for benefit
of charity patients at the University of Virginia Hospital. The question of its disposal was
referred to the University attorney in the following resolution:

RESOLVED that Mr. W. Allan Perkins, Attorney for the University, be given full authority
to employ a real estate broker to assist the University in disposing of this property, and that
that the following information be secured from the broker: (1) a determination of the fair rental
value of the property; (2) a determination of the sale value; (3) when it would be advisable to
sell the property; (4) whether it should be sold by private sale or by public auction.

UNCOLLECTIBLE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS

The following resolution was adopted.

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
accounts schedules 192, 193, 194 and 195, aggregating $11,837.07, recommended by them for cancellation.

AGREEMENT WITH GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA

President Darden presented the following proposal concerning the University's contribution
to the restoration work being done in the area between West Lawn and West Range, by the Garden Club
of Virginia.

Memo: To The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia:

Consultation with officers of the Garden Club of Virginia has resulted in an agreement as
to the University's contribution to the work being done on the gardens in the area between West
Lawn and West Range. We agree that the University should assume the following obligations:

The University will continue to remove the North-South road lying between West Lawn and
West Range as is required by the garden work. It will rebuild the East-West roads, providing a
shallow gutter and using stabilized gravel for the roads. The University will grade and construct
an appropriate walk, using light crushed stone, to run just outside and along the western edge of
the gardens providing passageway for students and visitors desiring to see the gardens. These
improvements are conditioned upon funds becoming available. It is hoped that circumstances will
permit these to go hand in hand with the work on the gardens.

The University is to see that the gardens, when completed, are maintained in an appropriate
manner and that, more particularly, it is to see:

1. That the brick and woodwork is kept in good condition and that the lawn, plants and
walks are well kept and, should it be necessary to replace any of the plants, that only plants
known as of the year 1826 be used.

2. That the original design of the gardens is followed, due allowance being made for
the occupant of the pavilion to have a cutting garden.

3. That when repairs are made in the walks, walls, gates and garden ornaments, like
materials shall be secured for replacements and in those cases where a change in design or material
is deemed necessary, the officials of the Garden Club of Virginia or a landscape architect
employed by them shall be consulted.

I recommend to the Rector and Visitors that the University obligate itself as suggested
by the above tentative agreement.

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Whereupon a resolution was adopted approving the proposal and authorizing the President
to sign such an agreement with the Garden Club.

STUDENT ROOM RENTALS

The following rates proposed by the administration for student rooms were approved,
effective September 1951.

Rates on Grounds Accommodations

                                     

	Present Per Session	Proposed Per Session	Proposed Per Month
The Halls
Suites, triple	$125.00	$150.00	$16.67
Suites, double	none	200.00	22.22
Corner suites, triple	135.00	160.00	17.78
Corner suites, double	none	210.00	23.33
Lawns and Ranges
Double rooms	110.00	150.00	16.67
Single rooms	135.00	200.00	22.22
Residence Houses
Double rooms	135.00	150.00	16.67
Single rooms	180.00	200.00	22.22
Randall Hall
Double rooms	$135.00	$150.00	$16.67
Single rooms	180.00	200.00	22.22
Women's Dormitory (new)
Double rooms		180.00	20.00
Single (with one window)		225.00	25.00
Single (with two windows)		247.50	27.50

CHANGES IN TUITION FOR GRADUATE WORK

President Darden presented a proposal to set the tuition charge for graduate work in all
departments at a uniform figure, Virginians to pay $150 per session and non-Virginians $300. These
rates would be established for graduate instruction in all professional departments, as well as for
programs under the direction of the Department of Graduate Studies. The President's proposal was
approved.

TYPE OF DIPLOMA

President Darden stated that for the last eight years the University had used parchment
diplomas. Graduates, particularly in the professional departments, desire genuine sheepskin. Mr.
Black inquired whether the State would purchase sheepskin, or whether we were compelled to buy the
parchment diplomas. President Darden proposed that a graduation fee be established to pay for a
sheepskin diploma and also to cover the cost of cap and gown at graduation. He stated that a number
of institutions assess such a fee. It was the sense of the Board that if the State would agree,
the University should purchase sheepskins and give them to the students. Whereupon a resolution was
adopted requesting the President to investigate the matter and report to the Board at its next meeting,
determining: (1) whether or not the State would pay for sheepskins; (2) if it would not, what
fee should be established; and (3) should a graduation fee be desirable, what institutions were now
assessing such a fee and the amount so charged.

NAME FOR THE WOMEN'S DORMITORY

The matter of naming the Women's Dormitory now under construction was referred to a special
committee composed of Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wailes and Mrs. Willis.

RESOLUTION ON DEATH OF DR. SMITH

The following resolution, prepared by Judge Garnett, was unanimously adopted.

Resolution upon the death of Dudley Crofford Smith, M. D.,
a member of the faculty of the Medical Department of the
University of Virginia

Dr. Dudley Crofford Smith, who was born on December 15, 1892, at Lafayette Springs,
Mississippi, departed this life on August 30, 1950.

After receiving his bachelor's degree at the University of Mississippi in 1914 he entered
the Medical Department of the University of Virginia and graduated in 1916. He became an instructor
in the Medical Department of this University in 1919, and became successively assistant professor,
associate professor and finally professor of dermatology and syphilology in 1934, and founded the
Department of Dermatology and Syphilology at the University.

He became a member of A O A; Raven Society; Sigma Xi; ODK; Kappa Sigma; Phi Beta Pi and
Tilka. He served as President of the Rotary Club of Charlottesville.

Dr. Smith was the author of many scientific articles and his work at the University was a
reflex of his desire to serve his fellowmen. A few months before his death he was honored by the
chairmanship of his section of the American Medical Association.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Messrs. Gunn and Wilkinson, representing the State-Planters Bank and Trust Company, appeared
before the Board of Visitors and presented a report on the operation of the Consolidated
Endowment Fund for the period January 25, 1950 to January 25, 1951, a copy of which is filed in the
Secretary's office.

Mr. Gunn stated that the objectives established by the Finance Committee at the time the
fund was turned over to the State-Planters Bank and Trust Company had been in large part met. He
stated that sales, redemptions and conversions of securities during the year aggregated $839,453.92
with a net capital gain to the fund of $53,469.39. In the reinvestment of these funds an increase
in yield from 4.20% to 4.35% had been obtained. In general the program of sales and purchases made
during the year reflected a continuation of the policy of gradually increasing the percentage of common
stocks in the fund. As of January 25, 1951 the assets were diversified according to their book
values as follows:

         

Bonds	$2,420,577.92	43%
Preferred stocks	973,712.87	17%
Common stocks	2,185,060.54	39%
Cash	74,184.51	1%
	$5,653,535.84	100%

On the above assets net income after paying expenses for the year ending January 25, 1951
amounted to $252,575.71. The gross income on the average book value during 1950 was 4.77%. In 1949
this figure was 4.26%.

Mr. Black inquired why the State-Planters Bank had recommended purchases of insurance
stock and such heavy acquisitions of utility stocks. Mr. Wilkinson stated that the tremendous needs
of the utilities for capital for expansion had held down the price of utility common stocks so that
a yield of 6% to 7% could be obtained. He believed that after the financing period was over the
price would increase so that the yield would become stable at from 4.25% to 4.75%. It was the feeling
of the Bank that the University should take advantage of this opportunity to buy top-grade
utility common stocks.

Since the start of the Korean War the Bank had recommended the sale of some of our fire and
casualty insurance stocks because inflation would increase their settlement costs and hence reduce their
profits. However, the Bank was still continuing to recommend the purchase of Life Insurance Company of
Virginia stock because they believed that this stock was an excellent value. It is selling today at
about the same price as in 1929, at which time the book value of each share was about one-third of the
market value. Today the book value is approximately the same as the market value.

Mr. Mears inquired why the Bank had not recommended the purchase of any steel stocks in view
of the high earnings of this industry. Mr. Wilkinson stated that the proposed expansion of the steel
industry will require approximately $2,000,000,000. It is estimated that of this amount $500,000,000
will have to be provided by the issuance of additional common stock. It is hoped that the floating of
these common stock issues will depress the price of steel stocks so that they will become more attractive
to the investor at market prices. Should this condition obtain, the Bank would recommend to the University
the addition of certain selected steel stocks to its portfolio.

STUDENT LEGAL FORUM

President Darden pointed out that the Student Legal Forum had been bringing distinguished
speakers to the University throughout the year. These meetings are largely attended by students in
the Law School but are open to the public.

The chairman of the group had been to see President Darden concerning the appearance on this
program of Dr. Ralph Bunche. The President stated that he feels the best thing to do is to treat Dr.
Bunche as any other lecturer. He believes the Supreme Court decision opens such meetings to mixed groups
without segregation.

Mr. Gay stated that he did not think we should change the present policy for this lecture.
However, the Board might wish to establish some general policy for the future concerning the handling
of public lectures at the University. No formal resolution was adopted but it was the sense of the
Board that Mr. Gay's suggestion concerning this lecture should be followed.

CHAIR OF FOLK MUSIC

Mr. Edward Anderson stated that Mr. John Powell had spoken to him on several occasions about
the possibility of establishing a chair of folk music at the University, and he had suggested that Mr.
Powell discuss the matter with President Darden and Dean Lawis. President Darden stated that he thought
such a professorship would be highly desirable, but that the University had no funds for the purpose.
Mr. Anderson suggested that the John Powell Foundation might become interested in the matter and provide
the funds.

EXTENSION CENTER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

President Darden reported that this Center had grown very rapidly and that there was a great
deal of interest in that area for expansion of the work to provide additional facilities. He stated
that a study was under way and that at a later date he would make a report to the Board.

HOSPITAL DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

Mr. Darden reported that he had discussed with the Governor the procedure of charging off
uncollectible hospital accounts; that the Governor was familiar with the procedure and approved the
method being followed by the Board of Visitors. The President stated that he was following up their
conversation with a letter to the Governor setting forth the procedures now being followed.

MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS

REPORT OF THE MARY WASHINGTON COMMITTEE

Mrs. Wailes, speaking for the Committee, made the following report.

Home Economics

The present program of courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics
does not qualify a student to teach home economics. The Virginia State Department of Education has
notified the College to this effect and has also informed prospective students who have inquired about
the home economics courses at the College. It is suggested that students majoring in home economics be
permitted to take, as electives, the courses that would qualify them to teach home economics if they so
desire. In order to make this possible the following courses would have to be made available:

Home Management Residence. Coordination of the various phases of home economics education
through training and experience in the many activities involved in home management. Residence in the
Home Management House required. Six credits.

Principles of Teaching Home Economics. Procedures and problems in the teaching of home economics
are given extensive consideration. Various types of home economics courses are evaluated. Three
credits.

Supervised Teaching in Home Economics. In the senior year students will teach under the supervision
of an approved specialist in home economics. Six credits.

These courses will be available only to students who are working for the degree of B. S. in
Home Economics. Thus students who receive this specialized degree will be able to qualify to teach the
subject if they wish. The inclusion of these courses as electives does not change essentially the program
for the B. S. in Home Economics degree approved by the Rector and Visitors.

The College already has a home management house. It is merely a question of making this course
available to the students. The course in the Teaching of Home Economics would give the students in this
field similar opportunities that students in Secondary Education now have who wish to teach in high school
in academic fields.

A college offering the specialized degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics should make
it possible for students to teach this subject if they wish to do so, especially in view of the urgent
need for teachers with a thorough academic background such as that now a part of the required curriculum
of every student at Mary Washington. The Committee from the Board on Mary Washington unanimously approved
this recommendation at its meeting on February 27, 1951.

Whereupon the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that Mary Washington College be and is hereby authorized to make available Home Management
Residence, Principles of Teaching Home Economics, and Supervised Teaching in Home Economics, on
an elective basis for students working for the special B. S. degree in Home Economics.

Elementary Education

Students at Mary Washington who wish to teach in high school may take as electives the
courses necessary to qualify for the Collegiate Professional Certificate. Their major, of course,
is in some academic subject, such as English, history, French, etc. They take a course in Secondary
Education and one in Supervised Teaching if they wish to qualify for the teaching certificate.

Students majoring in psychology have requested that we make available a six-hour elective
course in Elementary Education similar to the one in Secondary Education now offered. In
this way, students interested in working with children of elementary school age would be able
to take an elective course in this field similar to the one now offered prospective teachers in
high school.

The offering of such a course would not affect the cooperative program in education
now in operation by which the student takes her first two years at Mary Washington and the junior
and senior years in the Department of Education at the University of Virginia. This program is a
major in Education and leads to the degree of B. S. in Education. The six-hour course in Elementary
Education that is proposed for Mary Washington will be offered as on elective for students
majoring in psychology. Many of these students are now going into positions in which some acquaintance
with the principles and procedures of elementary education is highly desirable.

The offering of the courses mentioned above will not in any way affect the college as a
liberal arts institution, and as stated above, the Committee of the Board of Mary Washington
College unanimously approved both of these recommendations on February 27, 1951.

The following resolution was adopted.

RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that Mary Washington College be and is hereby authorized to make available to students
majoring in psychology a six-hour elective course in Elementary Education similar to the one in
Secondary Education now being offered.

STUDENT NEWSPAPER

Dr. Combs stated that both he and the staff of the student newspaper at Mary Washington
College were very much disturbed by an article appearing in "The Cavalier Daily" stating that the
administration at Mary Washington College exercised censorship over the student newspaper. President
Combs stated that the editorial staff of the paper had been to see him concerning the matter.
He stated that for many years there had been a faculty sponsor to assist the girls in
establishing standards of literature, etc. He stated that there had never been the slightest
censorship of the paper by the administration.

Dr. Combs added that he had told the young ladies to forget about the matter. Mr. Black
suggested that if "The Cavalier Daily" had made an error in its editorial about censorship at
Mary Washington College, that the error should be corrected, and that the young ladies should
write the editor of "The Cavalier Daily" and call his attention to the error.

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On motion the meeting was then adjourned.