 | Board of Visitors minutes October 6, 1933 |  |
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Visitors was held on this date with the Rector
Fred W. Scott, and Visitors Garnett, Hall, McIntire, Munford, Rinehart, Stuart, Walker, L.C.
Williams and R. Gray Williams present.
The Board proceeded to consider the appointment of a president of the University,
which matter was continued from the meeting of September 6, 1933, whereupon the following
motion, duly made and seconded, was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, heretofore, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the statute
relating to the government of the University, notice was duly given by publication
that the Board would proceed, at a meeting on September 6, 1933, to
appoint a president; and
WHEREAS the matter of such appointment was considered at the said meeting,
no conclusion being reached, was postponed to an adjourned meeting to be held on
this date, and
WHEREAS motion now made that Dr. John Lloyd Newcomb, Acting President of
the University of Virginia, be appointed President of the University, therefore
it is now
RESOLVED, by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,
That Dr. John Lloyd Newcomb be and he is now appointed President of
the University of Virginia; such appointment to date from October 1,
1933, at the salary now provided for the President in the State Budget
of 1932-34, subject to such reductions as may have been, or in the
future will be made by the Governor; and that he shall also have the
use of the President's residence and lawn without charge, together
with such other emoluments as appertain to the office of President.
RESOLVED, further, That the Rector be requested to communicate to Dr.
Dr. Newcomb his appointment to the Presidency of the University and
ascertain whether he will accept the office.
The Rector forthwith proceeded to the residence of Dr. Newcomb, advised him of his
appointment and returned with him to the office where the meeting was being held. The
President-elect accepted the appointment, and pledged his best efforts in carrying forward
the work of the University.
Attention was called to the need of repairs and furnishings for the President's
residence before it could be occupied by Dr. Newcomb, whereupon the Rector requested the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds to have the property put in proper repair, and to see
that it was adequately furnished for the comfort of the President and his family.
The meeting then adjourned.
Rector.
Secretary.
| Board of Visitors minutes October 6, 1933 | |