Board of Trustees minutes, Ohio University

12 [inserted] Excused for non attendance [end inserted] Boyce and Fenton were excused for non attendance at this meeting of the Board. [inserted] As to Commencement Expenses [end inserted] On motion duly Seconded and adopted, the President was authorized to expend whatever sum is necessary for Commencement expenses not exceeding $150.00. [inserted] As to establishment of Normal School [end inserted] Mr Jones here stated to the Board his views as to the necessity of obtaining legislative action in regard to the establishment of a normal school in the Ohio University. [inserted] Legislative Committee [end inserted] Mr Moore moved that the members of the Board of Trustees constitute a legislative committee, and that its Chairman be William E Bundy, which motion was duly seconded and adopted. [inserted] As to expenses of Legislative Committee [end inserted] Mr Welch moved that W.E. Bundy, as Chairman of the Legislative Committee. be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding $1.000.00 for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses of said Committee, and that the Auditor be authorized to draw an order upon the Treasurer for the amount of said expenditures upon the written approval of W. E bundy Chairman of said committee, which motion was duly [inserted] As to Securing services of a Military teacher [end inserted] seconded and adopted. = Mr Wood moved that a committee of five be appointed by the Chair to take such steps as may be necessary to secure an army officer to teach military tactics in the Ohio University with power to act, which motion was duly seconded and adopted, and thereupon the Chair appointed as that Committee J.P. Wood JM Welch. W.E. Bundy J B Foraker and C H Grosvenor. [inserted] Appointment of Finance Committee [end inserted] Mr Jewett moved that a Finance Committee consisting of J.P. Wood. D. H. Moore and [inserted] the [end inserted] President, be appointed for the ensuing fiscal year, with the same powers and authority heretofore conferred, which motion was duly Seconded and unanimously adopted. On motion duly seconded

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[inserted] Payment of bill of bell ringer [end inserted] and adopted the bill of Rochester Irwin, bell ringer was allowed for the sum of $47.60, and the Auditor was authorized and directed to draw an order upon the Treasurer for that amount. [inserted] Appointment of Committee on Ladies Hall [end inserted] On motion of D. H. Moore Messrs Jewett. Foster and President Super were appointed a Committee of three on Ladies Hall, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. [inserted] Acceptance of Prof. Sylvesters resignation and Prof. Clyde Brown [end inserted] Mr Jewett moved that the resignation of Prof. J. P. Sylvester be accepted, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. Mr Jewett moved that the resignation of Prof. Clyde Brown of the Chair of Philosophy and Pedagogy, be accepted, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. [inserted] Conferring of degrees [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that the degrees conferred by the Faculty, and [?mentioned?] in the annual report of [crossed out] the annual report of [end crossed out] the President be conferred as therein recommended, which motion was duly Seconded and unanimously adopted. [inserted] Committee on College Campus [end inserted] Mr. Wood moved that Messrs. Welch, Jewett, Jones and Biddle be appointed a Committee on College Campus and buildings for the ensuing year with power to act, and that the Janitors by subject to the orders of the Committee for that purpose, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. On motion duly Seconded and adopted the Board adjourned until tomorrow morning at nine Oclock. Attest L.M. Jewett Secretary. O. U.

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Office of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio University Athens Ohio June 19. 1900. 9. AM The Board of Trustees of the Ohio Universit met pursuant to adjournment. A call of the roll showed the same members present as upon yesterday, and in addition C. C. Davidson. On motion duly Seconded and adopted B. E. Hamblin was excused for non attendance. [inserted] Election of Sergeant at Arms [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that J. E. Benson be permanently elected as Sergeant at arms of this Board, which motion was duly Seconded and unanimously adopted. Major Welch offered the following resolution to wit: [inserted] Resolution as to dismissal of student [end inserted] "Resolved, that no student sha be dismissed or suspended by the Faculty without reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard on any complaint or charge made against him, provided always that the President may, whenever in his judgment there is good cause therefor, suspend any student temporarily pending such hearing". On motion duly Seconded the same was referred to a Committee of three to be appointed by the Chair for Consideration to be reported to this Board this afternoon [crossed out] at afternoon [end crossed out] at 1:30 Oclock. And thereupon the Chair appointed as such Committee Messrs Coultrap Davidson and Lowrey. [inserted] Report of Committee on resolutions as to death of E. H. Moore [end inserted] The Committee appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Hon [?Eliakin?] H. Moore report as follows: "Whereas the Board of the Ohio University, has learned with deep regret, of the death of the Honorable E. H. Moore, of Athens, Ohio and Whereas, said Board, during half a century has been honored by his services as an able and efficient member who has ever been ready to diligently and faithfully employ his time and energies for the betterment of the University, and Whereas, his death is deeply deplored

15 by his fellow members, who appreciate not only his worth in guarding the interest of the institution; but who also admire the gradeur fo his life private and public, the records of which will be a lasting heritage to all lovers of good citizenship, and noble manhood; therefore be it Resolved, that we hereby express our keen regret at this irreparable loss sustained by the University and community alike, and be it further: Resolved, that copies of these resolutions be furnished to the relatives of the deceased, as well as [?spread?] upon the minutes fo the Board of Trustees of the Ohio University" J. P. Wood EJ Jones Committee J. M Foster Athens O June 19 1900. and Mr wood movd this adoption of said resolutions, which motion was duly Seconded, and said resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Board. Thereupon the Committee appointed to draft resolutions in the death of Hon Charles Townsend made the following to wit: [inserted] Report of Committee on resolutions as to death of Charles Townsend [end inserted] "Whereas Hon Charles Townsend an honored member of this Board has deceased since our last annual meeting of this Board, and whereas [?Major?] Townsend was a distinguished statesman, a ripe scholar, a gallant soldier of the War of the rebellion and served Ohio as its Secretary of State, and as a member of both branches. of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, and whereas the Board is [?desirous?] of fully recognizing his ability and fidelity to public trusts reposed in [illegible]: Therefore be is resolved that we mourn his untimely death and sincerely regret the sad occurrence that deprives this Board of the Services of one[crossed out] of one [end crossed out] of its most useful and honored members, and further be it Resolved that the Secretary of this Board is directed to furnish the [?press?] and the family of the deceased with a copy of these resolutions and that the same

16 be spread upon the minutes of this Board, and adopted by a rising vote. L. M Jewett. W. E Bundy Committee V. C Lowrey Mr Jewett moved the adoption of said resolutions, which motion was duly Seconded, and said resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote. [inserted] As to acceptance of donation of Jn. Uri Lloyd [end inserted] Mr Leue in behalf of Hon. John Uri. Lloyd presented to the Board for the use of the Library two books entitled

On motion duly Seconded and adopted said donation was accepted .and Prof. Dunkle, as Secretary of the Faculty was directed to convey by letter the thanks of the University to Hon. John. Uri. Lloyd. Mr Wood moved that the new Administration Building of the Ohio University be called Ewing Hall in honor of its first graduate Hon. Thomas Ewing, and that the words "Ewing Hall" be carved above the main entrance of said building, which motion was duly Seconded and unanimously adopted. Mr Whiley as Chairman on the Committee on Ways and Means for the ensuing year made the following report to wit: [inserted] Report of Committee on Ways and Means [end inserted] Meeting of Ways + Means Committee 7 P.M. June 18. 1900. Present Fle Whiley Chairman C. W. Super. J P. Wood. E. J. Jones and D. H. Moore. Meeting called to order and the following resolutions passed: "Whereas our net income base on the income for the past year will be $45.466.00, therefore we respectfully recommend to be appropriated and expended if necessary, under direction of the Finance Committee the following sums:

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Current expenses $3.000.00. Trustee expenses 250.00 Ladies Hall (Rent +c) 2300.00 Athletics 500.00. Interest on Bonds 2.750.00 Commencement Department 500.00 Chemical Department 400.00 Physical Department (Electricity) 400.00 Natural Science 300.00 Library 500.00. Prize poem 120.00. Advertising 1.000.00. Fuel and light 1.000.00. Incidentals 1500.00 =$14.520.00

Auditor 400.00 Treasurer 600.00. [inserted] Same Subject Continued [end inserted] First Janitor. 500.00. Second Janitor 400.00. President 2500.00. Latin ([?Evans?]) 1.500.00. English Literature 1.000.00 Mathematics 1500.00 Dunkle Preparatory + Assitant Greek 1500.00. Biology 1400.00. Physics (Atkinson) 1500.00. History (Hyley) 1500.00. Psychology- 1.000.00. Music (McVay) 1300.00. Chemistry 1.000.00. Commercial Department (Copeland) 1.000.00 German & French 850.00 English Literature (Wilson) 900.00. Art department 700.00 Instrumental Music Van [?Vorlies?] 700.00 Electrical Engineering (Super) 700.00 Librarian (Matthews) 400.00 Assistant in Commercial Dept [illegible] 450.00 [?Elocution?] Kellogg) 600.00. Special [?Leaders?] 1.000.00 = $24.900.00 $39.420.00

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Income $45.466.00. Appropriated 39.420.00 [?Bal unappropriated?] $6.046. of the years income - in addition to the above we leave on hand in te State Treasury left from the past year $5500.00 From [illegible] must be deducted 2750.00 Balance on hand $2750.00 from the past years receipts. Respectfully F. C. Whiley C. W. Super E. JJones Committee J. P. Wood D. H. Moore [inserted] Report received + c [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that said report be received and the Committee discharged ,and that the thanks of the Board be extended to them for their efficient services, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. [inserted] Allowance to Prof. Colvin [end inserted] On motion of Mr Jewett Prof. Wilber Colvin was allowed the summ of $35.00 on account of the expenses of coming here to deliver the Alumni address of this year, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. Mr Bundy moved that we proceed to the election of teachers in the order named in the Catalogue, which motion was duly Seconded an adopted. [inserted] As to boarding of non resident Lady teachers at Ladies Hall. [end inserted] Mr Wood moved that as a part of their Contract of employment, that all non resident lady teachers be required to reside and board in the Ladies Dormitory and comply with the rules and regulations thereof, which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. [inserted] Election of Pres. C.W. Super [end inserted] Mr Jewett nominated Charles W. Super as President of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $2500.00 per year, and [?no?] other nominations being made the Board proceeded to ballot for President of the Ohio University, and the ballot resulted in fifteen votes for Charles W Super, being the unanimous vote of the members of the Board present at this meeting. And thereupon the Board declared that Charles W. Super had been duly elected as President of the Ohio University for the ensuing year, at a salary of $2500.00 per year.

19 [inserted] Election of Prof. Evans [end inserted] Mr Lowry nominated D. J. Evans as Professor of Latin of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500.00 per year, and no other nominations being made for that office, a ballot was had and Professor. Evans received fifteen votes, being the unanimous vote of the members of the Board present at this meeting, and thereupon the Chair declared that Prof. D. J. Evans had been unanimously elected by the members of the Board present at this meeting as Professor of Latin of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500. per year. [inserted] Election of Prof. Hoover [end inserted] And thereupon William Hoover was nominated as Professor of Mathematics of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500. [inserted] per year [end inserted] and no other nominations being made ,a ballot was had and fifteen ballots were cast for William. Hoover as Professor of Mathematics of the Ohio University for the ensuing year being the unanimous vote of the members of the Board present at this meeting; and thereupon the Chair declared, that Prof. William Hoover had been duly elected Professor of Mathematics of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500. per year. [inserted] Nomination of Prof. Coler [?adjournment?] + [?c?] [end inserted] Mr. Bundy nominated Prof. C. S Coler for the Chair of English literature, which motion was duly Seconded and pending said motion Mr Coultrap moved that the Board now adjourn until 1.30 Oclock this afternoon which motion was duly Seconded and adopted, and thereupon the Board adjourned in accordance with the above motion. Attest L. M.Jewett Secretary OU

20 Office of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio University. Athens Ohio June 19th 1900-1.30 P.M The Board met pursuant to adjournment, same members Present as upon this morning, being more than a quorum of said Board. [inserted] Postponement of Election of Prof of English Literature [end inserted] And thereupon the nomination by Mr Bundy of Prof. C. S. Coler for the Chair of English literature was then discussed. And thereupon Mr Davidson moved that the filling of the Chair of English literature be postponed until the August 24th 1900 meeting of this Board, and thereupon the yeas and nays being demanded a ballot was taken resulting in nine yeas and five nays and thereupon the Chair declared that said motion had been duly adopted, and that said subject was postponed until the August 1900 meeting of this Board. [inserted] Election of Prof. Mercer. [end inserted] Mr Jewett moved that William. F. Mercer be elected to the Chair of Biology and Geology of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1400. per year, and no other nominations being made a ballot was taken resulting in a vote of 15 years for said Mercer, nays none, and being the unanimous vote of all the members of the Board present at this meeting, and thereupon the Chair declared that said Mercer had been duly elected as Professor of Biology and Geology for the ensuing year, at a salary of $1400.00 per year. [inserted] Election of Prof. Bentley [end inserted] Prof. William Bentley was placed in nomination for the Chair of Chemistry at a salary of $1000. per year, and no other nominations being made, a ballot was had resulting in fifteen yea votes for the candidate, nay none, being the unanimous vote of all of the members of the board present at this meeting, and thereupon the Chair declared that Prof. William Bentley had as Professor of Chemistry for the ensuing year of the Ohio University at a salary of $1.000.00 per year [inserted] Election of Prof. Atkinson. [end inserted] Mr Lowry placed in nomination Albert. A. Atkinson for the Chair of physics, and no other nomination having been made, a ballot was had resulting in fifteen yea votes for Albert. A. Atkinson, nays none, being the unanimous

21 vote of all of the members of the Board present at this meeting, and thereupon the Chair declared that Albert. A. Atkinson had been duly elected as Professor of Physics of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500.00-per year. [inserted] Election of Prof. Higley. [end inserted] Mr Bundy nominated B. O. Higley for the Chair of History and Political Economy of the Ohio University for the the ensuing year at a salary of $1500. per year, and no other nomination being made for that Chair a ballot was had resulting in 15 yea votes for the candidate, nays none, being the unanimous vote of all of the members of the Board present at this meeting, and thereupon the Chair declared that B.O. Higley had been duly elected as Professor of History and Political Economy of the Ohio University for this ensuing year at a salary of $1500.00 per year. [inserted] Election of [?Mr Doan.?] [end inserted] Mr Wood nominated Dr. Frank. C. [?Doan?] for the Chair of Psychology and Pedagogy for the ensuing year at a salary of $1.000.00 per year, and no other candidate being nominated for that position, a ballot was taken resulting in fifteen yea votes for Dr Doan, nay none, and being the unanimous vote of all of the members of the Board present at this meetin, and thereupon the Chair declared that Dr Frank. C. [?Doan?] had been duly elected as Professor of Psychology and Pedagogy of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1.000.00 per year [inserted] Election of Prof. Dunkle [end inserted] On motion Prof. Eli. Dunkle was nominated as Principal of the Preparatory department and Association Professor of Greek of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500. per year, and no other nominations being made for that position, a ballot was had resulting in fourteen yea votes for Prof-Dunkle, and one blank vote, and thereupon the Chair declared that Prof. Dunkle had been duly elected as Principal of the Preparatory Department and Association Professor of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500.00 per year. [inserted] Election of A.M. Kellogg [end inserted] Mr Lowry nominated Miss. Anita. M Kellogg for the position of Associate Professor of Elocution and Reading of the Ohio University at a salary of $600.00 per year.