Wake Forest College Board of Trustees Minutes: 1906-1920

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University Medical School. He will return to his post at the opening of the next session.

During the periods of the President's absence from the College, one of which extended to nearly one month, his administrative duties have been performed by Dr. Chas. E. Brewer as Chairman of the Faculty.

The Inauguration of the President Dec. 7th 1905, was an event in the college year made notable by the gathering at the college of a very large representation of its Baptist constituency and many men distinguished in the educational and public life of North Carolina. A detailed account of the occasion, together with the addresses made, was published in The News and Observer, Raleigh, in its issue of Dec. 8th, 1905.

The report of the Dean of the School of Medicine follows: "Dr. W. L. POTEAT, President of Wake forest College:

Dear Sir:-- I have the honor to submit the following report of the condition of the Medical Department during the past session.

In the outset I desire to call your attention to the fact that a change in the faculty invariably leads to a depression in the department so affected. It will also be remembered that the vacancy in this department was not filled until July 25th, a little more than one month before the last session opened.

An incomplete department as this one was most of last summer, should not be expected to make any decided growth during this time. On July 25th 1905 the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of W. F. College placed the honor and responsibility of the deanship upon my shoulders, and this report will deal with conditions in the department since that date. At the same meeting of the Executive Committee, Dr. Lewis M. Gaines, who had been highly recommended, was elected professor of Anatomy and Physiology. Having been intimately associated with Dr Gaines and his work during the last session, and in my official position being to a certain extent responsible for the character of the work, I wish to take this opportunity of testifying to the excellence of his work as a teacher. His courses in subjects taught and method of instruction, have been complete and thorough.

In considering the expenses of the Medical Department I desire to call your attention to the one basic principle upon which the department must stand, if it stand for the good of humanity. The fact is, that the supply of both Medical Schools and doctors is in excess of the demand; therefore, we do wrong to increase the disproportion unless we can assist in supplying better doctors, for which there is, and will continue to be, a crying demand. In this principle of excellence this department must find its only reason for existence. With this idea ever before us we have bought what material and equipment we needed, never sacrificing thoroughness for unwise economy. The Board of Trustees on Sept 12 1905 voted $50000 to the departments of Anatomy and Physiology for their equipment. Of this amount $46900 have been spent. In the Histological, Pathological and Bacteriological Laboratories $176.60 have been spent. This makes the total expenses of the Medical Department for the past session $64500. At least 90% of this amount remains in the department as permanent improvements. Of this $8500 has been invested in dissexting material, now safely preserved in our Anatomical Laboratory for next year. As you know we have our greatest difficulty in

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obtaining anatomical material and must buy whenever it is available. I am glad to report that the supply for last session was quite sufficient, and with the bodies on hand we anticipate no diffidculty in this direction for the next year. In considering the question of revenue from the Department, we meet with a condition, viz: The inseperable connection of the Medical Department and College which makes exact figures impossible. To correctly judge of this matter we do better to consider the several advantages of the department to the College. First, in its extended scientific course, laying the foundation for future professional work, it gives the College a distinct advantage over Colleges not so equipped. Second, the professional services of its professers aside from the teaching, amounts to about $1500 per year for the college. This arrangment is ideal for students who feel free to consult the physicians in minor troubles, and in the incipiency of diseases, and in this way grave consequences are often avoided. Again it insures every student against heavy medical fees. Third, a number of men are now in college with the intention of taking medicine later and but for this combined course with its economy ofo time and money might be elsewhere.

Fourth, the tutition of students engaged in the study of medical branches alone is that much cash for the College. The number of Medical students last session was seventeen. Now a few words as to the outlook. The future of the department is very bright. There are in college to day thirty six men taking medicince. Add to these some A. B. Men who will take medicine next year and those entering college next year to go at once into Medicine, and I think we may safely estimate our next year's class double that of any previous year. This certain increase instudents, considered with the great improvment in laboratory facilities, stimilates high hopes for a useful and prosperous future. WATSON S. RANKIN, M. D. Dean"

The report of the Dean of the School of Law follows: "To the President of Wake Forest College: Dear sir:- It is gratifying to me to report the Law School in the most prosperous condition it has ever been. The total enrollment for the year is 87, of these 25 were in the Summer School. We have had as large enrollment as this before, but the average attendence has been greater than ever before. The work done has been very fine. At the August Examination sixteen applied for license, all passed but one; at the February Examination, ten applied and all passed. In addition to these, one of our men has been licensed in Florida and on in New York. By reference to the catalogue it will appear that hte course has been made longer and more thorough work planned. This necessitates more teaching force. Respectfully, N. Y. GULLEY, Prof of Law." Some changes of importance in the course leading to graduation have been made by the Faculty. The work in the Bachelor of Laws course has been extended to cover three years instead of two as heretofore, and the Master of Arts requirements now include three advanced subjects instead of two as heretofore, and a minimum grade of 90. The total number of required hours for the Bachelor of Arts course has been reduced from 65 to 62 and the conditions of entrance have been improved. The number of students enrolled is 345. This number is

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