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MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS

LOAN FROM STATE TREASURY

The President laid before the Board the following letter and enclosure from President
Morgan L. Combs.

The Board resolved after discussion, that the proper officers of the University be authorized
to execute a note in the sum and terms set forth in the foregoing statement from the Treasurer of
Virginia.

CAP AND GOWN RENTALS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

President Darden presented a letter of 2 February 1955 from the Bursar of the College proposing
that proceeds of approximately $800 to $900 annually from the rental of caps and gowns purchased
on other than State funds be used to provide special scholarships for needy students in good academic
standing without regard to Virginia residence, this proposed special scholarship fund to be
supplemented by the net proceeds from the forensic tournament held at the College each spring.
President Darden warmly endorsed Mr. Woodward's proposal.

The Board resolved that the Bursar of the College be authorized to set up the special scholarship
fund as proposed in his letter of February 2nd.

CAPITAL OUTLAY AUDIT

The President stated that the State audit of the College's capital outlay expenditures for the
1949-1954 period appeared to be in order, and that it had been referred by him to the Chairman of
the Visitors' Committee on the College, who would presumably report to the Board on it at the
March 11th meeting

SUMMER SESSION FEES AND CHARGES

The President laid before the Board the following proposed schedule of fees and other charges
for the Summer Session submitted by the Bursar of the College:

EXPENSES FOR SUMMER SESSION

(Eight Weeks)

                     

	Present	Proposed
General College Fees	$27.50	$ 67.50
Library fee	2.50	5.00
Laundry fee	4.50	5.00
Infirmary fee	1.50	1.50
Student activity fee	5.00	5.25
Table board	78.75	78.75
Furnished room	27.00	32.00
Total charge to Residents of Virginia	$146.75	$195.00
Tuition for Non-Residents of Virginia	50.00	85.00
Total charge to Non-Residents of Virginia	$196.75	$280.00

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Minimum charge (1 to 3 hours' credit), $35.00. For each semester hour's credit above the
minimum, $10.00. A student who is not a legal resident of the State of Virginia will be charged
a non-resident tuition fee of $11.50 per semester hour credit, in addition to the above charges.

No student will be admitted on a part-time basis who registers for more than four semester
hours of credit. Part-time students are not entitled to the benefits of student activity
functions, college medical and nursing staff services, and other college services for which a
fee is charged unless payment is made for the specific service at the regular rate

SPECIAL FIVE-WEEK COURSES FOR TEACHERS
INTERESTED IN CERTIFICATE RENEWAL

                     

	Present	Proposed
General College fees	$16.50	$ 42.00
Library fee	1.50	3.00
Laundry fee	2.50	3.00
Infirmary fee	1.00	1.00
Student activity fee	3.00	3.00
Table board	49.50	49.50
Furnished room	16.50	20.00
Total charge to Residents of Virginia	$ 90.25	$ 121.50
Tuition for Non-Residents of Virginia	31.25	52.00
Total charge to Non-Residents of Virginia	$ 121.50	$ 173.50

President Darden explained that this schedule of proposed student expenses had been worked
out by Dean Alvey and Mr. Woodward in response to his request that Summer Session fees and charges
be made proportionate to the charges made in the regular session.

The Board resolved that the proposed Schedule be adopted, effective for the Summer Session
of 1955.

HEATING PLAN FLY ASH CONTROL

A general discussion was held on the ash nuisance problem at the College, and consideration
was given to proposals for its correction as embraced in drawings of the heating plant and
specifications (Institutional Engineering Section, Budget Division, dated February 1, 1955) for
an ash silo and accompanying equipment laid before the Board by the President. Mr. Darden said
that the specifications incorporated the recommendations of Mr. Fred Saunders, in whom he had
great confidence, that the cost would be heavy, probably in the range of $35,000, but that he
could see no way of avoiding this expense.

The Board resolved that the proper authorities of the University be authorized to obtain
bids and proceed with this work in accordance with the specifications submitted.

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT COMBS

Following a verbal report by Mr. Howard of the February 11th meeting of the Visitors'
Committee on the College, an extensive and detailed discussion was held on the present and
future administration of the College

The Board resolved by unanimous vote that the Rector should reply to Dr. Combs' letter of
January 10th, and notify him of the fact that his case has been fully reviewed in the Board and
will not be reopened

APPOINTMENT OF A DEAN OF WOMEN

The function of the Dean of Women and the work of Mrs. Ruby Cook Harris, who is at present
acting in that capacity, which had been discussed at length in the Committee, were further
considered by the Board.

The Board unanimously resolved to postpone the permanent appointment of a Dean of Women
and related administrative decisions until the March meeting.

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On motion the meeting was then adjourned