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SCHOOL OF ART

Mr. Gay reported that Mr. Leslie Johnson, Assistant Professor of Art, had called on
him concerning the Art School at the University. Mr. Johnson stated that he had resigned and
hence was speaking only for the welfare of the School. He told Mr. Gay that the graphic arts
were being stifled at the University.

Mr. Gay said that he believed the question to be determined was whether the University
should have a professional art school or simply courses in art leading to a liberal arts degree.
The President stated that it is not possible within the present budget both to offer general art
courses and at the same time develop a first class professional art school. He said that both
the Dean of the College and the Chairman of the School of Art had recommended the replacement of
Mr. Leslie Johnson and Mr. Clyde Carter because their competence was confined to applied arts.

Mr. Gay moved that the President be asked to investigate this matter and report to
the Board, which resolution was adopted.