The Trustees of Indiana University met in special session, pursuant to call of Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 1945, in the Trustees' Room, Administration Building, Bloomington, Indiana.
The meeting was called to order by the President of the Board and there was then presented to the meeting waiver of notice and consent to the holding of this meeting, which waiver of notice and consent to the meeting was thereupon ordered incorporated in the minutes of this meeting, and is in words and figures as follows:
WAIVER OF NOTICE AND CONSENT TO MEETING
1. We, the undersigned, being all of The Trustees of Indiana University, do hereby waive notice of and consent to the holding of a special meeting of The Trustees of Indiana University on the twentieth day of September, 1945, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and extending until the business of the meeting is completed, such meeting to be held at Bloomington, Indiana, and we do hereby consent to the transaction of any and all business that may come before the Board:
| Ora L. Wildermuth | Frank E. Allen |
| Paul L. Feltus | Mary Rieman Maurer |
| Wm. A. Kunkel, Jr. | C. Walter McCarty |
| John S. Hastings | George W. Henley |
Upon roll call the following answered present: President O. L. Wildermuth, Mrs. Mary Rieman Maurer, Messrs. Paul L. Feltus, Wm. A. Kunkel, Jr., John S. Hastings, Frank E. Allen, C. Walter McCarty and George W. Henley.
Also present were President H. B Wells, W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, J. A. Franklin, Assistant Treasurer, Robert T. Ittner, Assistant to the President, and Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary of the Board.
2. The President called attention to the statement of unappropriated balance bound in the agenda on page 1, showing a balance of $247,966.95 as of August 31, 1945.
3. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Allen, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings:
4. On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the Board approved actions of the administrative officers as listed in Exhibits A, B, C and D, bound in the agenda for this meeting, as follows:
Exhibit D. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board accepted the bequest of John H. Edwards of Lawrence County by the adoption of the following resolution, and also authorized W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, to sign any documents, upon the approval of Attorney G. W. Henley, that may be necessary in connection with the closing of the estate:
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, President Wells has just announced the death on August 20th, 1945, at Washington, D. C., of John H. Edwards, of the city of Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, one of the illustrious graduates of Indiana University, a member of the class of 1891, and
WHEREAS, the President announced that Mr. Edwards had named The Trustees of Indiana University as residuary legatees for the bulk of his substantial estate subject only to certain specific bequests to relatives and friends and burdened only with the payment of $75.00 monthly to each of two of his former secretaries in Washington, D. C., and
WHEREAS, the said estate consists principally of stocks and bonds of high quality which will, in the main, be held by The Trustees of Indiana University as permanent investment in the administration of testator's gift for the purpose of establishing scholarships and fellowships at Indiana University as the corpus of the "John H. Edwards Trust Fund", and
WHEREAS, said will provides, among other things,
"If following my death and during the administration of my estate under this will and testament The Trustees of Indiana University shall request the transfer to it, without sale, for conversion into cash, for inclusion in said endowment and trust fund, of any property given, bequeathed and devised to it in this bill and testament, then and in that event such requested transfer shall be made, provided such transfer shall give to The Trustees of Indiana University valid title, for inclusion in said endowment and trust fund."
and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this board that said estate be administered as economically as is practical
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
5. The Board confirmed its approval of the recommendation for degrees as submitted to it by letter of August 8, 1945, as follows:
(Complete list can be found in the original document)
6.(a) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Kunkel, A. M. Strauss of Fort Wayne was appointed architect for the Life Science Building. In this connection, Mr. Biddle reported that Mr. R. C. Ashton, Division Engineer, Bureau of Community Facilities Division No. 4, Federal Works Agency, has advised that $41,480.00 has been allotted for preparation of plans and specifications of this building.
6.(b) Mr. Biddle presented the matter of selecting an engineering firm to draw plans and specifications on the construction of a new power plant and distribution system at Bloomington, or the expansion of the present plant. Several firms were named and discussed but it was agreed that none should be chosen until the final report of Sargent and Lundy on the power plant and distribution system is received and acted upon by the Board. Sargent and Lundy will present the report and recommendations at the next Board meeting. It was the feeling of the Board that there are competent engineers in Indiana for this project.
On motion of Mr. McCarty, seconded by Mr. Allen, it was directed that an Indiana engineering firm shall be selected for the power plant project, after the Sargent and Lundy report is considered.
6.(c) Mr. Biddle presented his recommendation that an architect be selected to draw plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of an additional floor on Long Hospital to provide adequate isolation quarters. A rough estimate indicates that the project will cost about $60,000.00. There is about $24,000.00 on hand in unrestricted gifts to Long Hospital, and Mr. Biddle believes we can use money from the general fund for repairs of buildings to cover the balance needed. Various architects for this project were discussed, and it was pointed out that the proposition is not attractive to many architects since it is in the nature of a repair job.
On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mr. McCarty, Mr. Biddle was authorized to negotiate with Mr. A. C. Bohlen as a prospective architect.
6.(d) There was presented to the Board of Trustees the following letters of contractors on the Nurses' Housing Addition, Project Indiana 12-135N, requesting extensions of time on their contracts for the reasons set out therein:
The Board of Trustees considered these requests and adoption of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Hastings and seconded by Mr. Feltus:
RESOLUTION
Whereas, The Trustees of Indiana University accepted grant from the Federal Government for the construction of a Nurses' Home and Training Facilities, Federal Works project Indiana 12-135N, to be constructed on the Indianapolis, Indiana campus, and
Whereas, contracts were awarded for the construction and mechanical work on this project as follows:
The above contracts provided an authorized starting date of September 12, 1944, and contract completion date of March 16, 1945, allotting 185 calendar days for the construction work and providing liquidated damages of $25.00 per day for overrun of the completion date.
Whereas, the Service Construction Company, by its letter of September 15, 1945, does set out that its completion date of March 16, 1945, was extended to July 28, 1945, a total of 134 days, for the following reasons:
Whereas, Cook Bros. by its letter of September 14, 1945, does set out that its completion date of March 16, 1945 was extended to July 28, 1945, a total of 154 days, for the following reasons:
Whereas, the Watson Flagg Engineering Company by its letter of September 1, 1945 does set out that its completion date of March 16, 1945 was extended to May 29, 1945, a total of 74 days, for the following reasons:
Now, Therefore, be it hereby resolved that the requests of the above contractors as set out seem justifiable to The Trustees of Indiana University, and they do extend the contracts for the number of days requested; namely, Contract Number 1 to the Service Constructicn Company, 89 additional calendar days; Contract Number 2 to the Cook Brothers, 150 additional calendar days; Contract Number 3 to the Watson Flagg Engineering Company, 69 additional calendar days; and they do waive all liquidated damages provided under the contracts, all subject to the concurrence of the Federal Works Agency of the United States Government.
Ora L. Wildermuth, President
The motion was carried.
Mr. W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, is authorized by The Trustees of Indiana University to sign these change orders requesting extensions of time on contracts on the Nurses' Housing Addition, project Indiana 12-135N, on the Indianapolis campus.
6.(e) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, authorization was given to Mr. Biddle to negotiate for the sale of three properties acquired from W. T. Patten, and to make recommendations to the Board at a later date. One property, at 2117-2119 Gent Street, Indianapolis, should bring from $2,000.00 to $2,500.00. It is a one-story duplex with three rooms to each apartment and is in very bad repair. Another property is a six room house at 1459 Lexington Avenue that has been rented for $28.50 per month and is in very bad repair. It is proposed to sell this at as near $4,000.00 as we can get on contract with a 20% or 25% down payment. The third property is 234 acres of farm land in Sullivan County, and no estimate is made on the value of this land at this time.
6.(f) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Biddle that authorization be given for the sale of the Goodbody house at 822 Atwater Avenue for $6,000.00 or more. An offer has been received from Mr. George Stogsdill of $5,000.00, but this is felt to be low at present prices of real estate. The house is very old and will require constant repairs.
6.(g) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Biddle that authorization be given for the sale of property at 720 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, acquired from the Dr. George Graves Estate. At least $1,500.00 of repair work is necessary now and the annual net income has been less than $100.00. Authorization is requested to sell at not less than $1,500.00.
6.(h) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the recommendation of Mr. Biddle was approved for authorization to negotiate a modification of the lease with the 428 North Illinois Street Realty Company of Indianapolis, tenants of one of the Coleman properties, for a period of from three to five years at an annual rental of $2,400.00 if possible, and at not less than $2,200.00.
6.(i) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the recommendation of Mr. Biddle was approved that the Indiana Trust Company be continued as real estate agents to handle the Lang properties until the estates of Dr. Long and Mrs. Long are closed and final disposition of the property has been made. At that time some other arrangement may be desirable.
6.(j) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the recommendation of Mr. Biddle was approved that the title of the "Gilbert J. Hurty Endowment" be changed to the "Dr. John N. Hurty Memorial" in order that contributions other than Gilbert J. Hurty's may be grouped. There has previously been reported the bequest from Anne Hurty Vinton, and contributions of $10.00 from Mrs. Albert Smith and $5.00 from Mrs. Walter Sohl, Jr., have recently been received.
6.(k) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the addition of a janitor for Kirkwood Hall was authorized and an appropriation of $1,250.00 was made for his services September 1, 1945 to June 30, 1946. Additional janitor service is needed in this building since the top floor has been remodeled for Bacteriology.
6.(l) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Kunkel, the Board authorized the termination of leaves for war service of the following members of the teaching and administrative staffs at Bloomington who have returned or will return immediately, and resumption of their service here to be effective as of the beginning of the academic year (except as set out) and at adjusted salaries indicated:
The following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees, authorizing sale of property acquired from the Estate of Dr. George C. Graves:
Resolution
WHEREAS, under the Last Will and Testament of George C. Graves, deceased, of the City of Cincinnati, County of Hamilton, and State of Ohio, which Will was admitted to probate in the Probate Court of Hamilton County, Ohio, on April 19, 1940, the Trustees of Indiana University, for the use and benefit of the Physiology Department of the Indiana University School of Medicine, acquired title, in fee simple, to the following described real estate of which said testator died seized and which is located in Marion County, Indiana, to-wit:
Lot Number Four (4) in James Blake's Sub-division of Part of Out Lot 32 of the Donation Lands to the City of Indianapolis, as per plat thereof in Plat Book 1, Page 262 as recorded in the office of the Recorder of Marion County, Indiana;
AND WHEREAS, under the terms and conditions of the Last Will and Testament of said George C. Graves, the sale and conveyance of said real estate was in no way restricted or prohibited; and
WHEREAS, it is the considered judgment of the Board of Trustees of Indiana University that it will be for the greatest benefit of Indiana University and the Physiology Department of the Indiana University School of Medicine to place said real estate on the market and sell the same at this time and to devote the cash proceeds from said sale to the use and benefit of the Physiology Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Herman B Wells, President of The Trustees of Indiana University, and Thomas A. Cookson, its Secretary, be and they are hereby authorized and directed to sell the above-described real estate for cash at a price not less than the full appraised value thereof, to-wit: The sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) to the best and highest bidder for said property and that the President and Secretary of The Trustees of Indiana University be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Warranty Deed conveying said real estate to such purchaser for and on behalf of this corporation at the time the purchase price, in full, is paid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President and Secretary of this corporation be and they are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to accomplish the sale and conveyance of said real estate in accordance with this resolution.
| Leave Granted | Old Salary | New Salary | |
| School of Law | |||
| Allison Dunham | $4500. | ||
| School of Business | |||
| A. M. Weimer | April 30, 1942 | $ 6000. | $ 7200. (12 mos basis. To return Sept. 17, 1945) |
| J. E. Hedges | May 1, 1944 | 4040. | 4200. |
| College of Arts and Sciences | |||
| Economics | |||
| W. C. Cleveland | July 1, 1942 | 3600. | 4000. |
| F. E. McIntyre | July 1, 1942 | 3400. | 4000. (To return 2nd sem.) |
| History | |||
| C. L. Lundin | Jan. 1, 1943 | 3100. | 3440. |
| Psychology | |||
| M. Roff | March 1, 1942 | 3000. | 3400. |
| Sociology | |||
| A. R. Lindesmith | Feb. 15, 1943 | 2800. | 3040. |
| A. B. Hollingshead | Feb. 17, 1943 | 2650. | 2890. |
| Speech | |||
| Lee Norvelle | April 3, 1943 | 3800. | 4200. |
| Darrell Ross | May 9, 1942 | 2700. | 2700. |
| Dean of Men's Office | |||
| Robert E. Bates | May 11, 1942 | 4000. | 4400. (12 mos. basis. To return Sept. 17, 1945) |
| Athletics | |||
| Carl R. Anderson | Jan. 7, 1943 | 3300. | 3540. (To return Oct. 1, 1945) |
| C. A. Temerario | April 15, 1942 | 2750. | 2990. (To return Oct. 1, 1945) |
6.(m) President Wells presented his recommendation for the creation of a Division of Student Personnel and his request for pemission to negotiate with Col. R. L. Shoemaker regarding the headship of the Division with the title Dean of Students. The outline of the functions of the proposed Division of Student Personnel was approved by the Administrative Council September 19, 1945, and is as follows:
On motion of Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the recommendation to create a Division of Student Personnel was approved and President Wells was authorized to negotiate with Col. R. L. Shoemaker regarding the headship of the Division with the title Dean of Students.
6.(n) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the Board approved the recommendation for the appointment of Robert E. Bates as Dean of Men and Assistant Professor of Geology on a twelve months' basis, at a salary of $4,400.00, effective September 17, 1945.
6.(o) President Wells presented his recommendation for the establishment of a School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Indiana University. The statement of Dean Briscoe on the need of such school and its proposed functions was presented, and is given herewith:
"At the present time the following programs of the University function independently and report directly to the central administration of the University:
- Physical Education for Men
- Physical Education for Women
- Athletics
- Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union
Professional Physical Education, courses in recreation, and courses in health and safety are organized under the School of Education. Intramural sports are organized under the Head of the Department of Physical Education for Men and the Director of Athletics.
There is need for a single unit of administration for all of these programs, in order that their use of playing fields, gymnasium facilities, and staff may be integrated and properly allocated among the different programs. Many of the staff members work in two or three different programs, and all of them must use the same outdoor and indoor activity space and facilities. Naturally, the distribution of the uses of these facilities could be better worked out under a single unit of administration. Furthermore, the Normal College and the facilities of Camp Brosius should be closely integrated with the other programs in Physical Education and Recreation. There is also need for the development of sound professional programs and curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of Physical Education, Recreation, and Health and Safety. For this purpose the staffs of all the different programs must be properly integrated and used.
It is proposed, therefore, that there be established a School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and that it be divided into the following divisions or departments:
- 1. Physical Education for Women
- 2. Physical Education for Men
(It is assumed that these two departments will continue to function as at present, and will offer service classes to all the schools of the University.)- 3. Professional Physical Education and Athletics.
This division of the school would offer technique courses and professional theory courses for the training of athletic directors, teachers of physical education, coaches, etc. It would also develop a research and graduate study program.- 4. Health and Safety Instruction.
This division would offer courses in Safety Training and in Health Education and Safety Education for Teachers. It would also develop a program of research and graduate study.- 5. Recreation.
This department would coordinate campus recreational activities and facilities and would superintend intramural sports. It would also offer courses in Recreational Techniques, and would concern itself with the training of directors of community and school recreational programs. It would also develop a program of research and graduate study.- 6. The Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union.
This would be organized on the junior college level as at present.- 7. Intercollegiate athletics.
It is proposed that the school be headed by a dean or director, and that a chairman of each of the above named departments or divisions should be appointed to exercise general administrative responsibility for each of the areas organized within the school.
Athletics should be included as a department in the school only in order that the persons involved in the athletics program may participate in the proper distribution of space and facilities, and in order that the staff members of the Athletics Department may be properly used in other programs of the school. The professorial titles which they hold will, of course, have to be as members of the staff of this school. However, the general control of athletics as at present must remain in the hands of the Athletics Committee, which is responsible directly to the general faculty, the President, and the Board of Trustees. The complete control of athletics cannot be placed in the hands of the faculty of this school alone, since under conference regulations it is necessary that the entire faculty of the University exercise a responsibility for this activity, and that members of the Athletics Committee represent the entire faculty."
After extended discussion and on motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the Board directed that a School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation be established, end President Wells was authorized to negotiate for a dean.
6.(p) On motion of Mrs. Maurer, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board approved the recommendation to separate Speech from the Department of English as set up at present and to create a separate Department of Speech in the College of Arts and Sciences, and also to create a Department of Radio, an unattached department under the direction of the Dean of Faculties. Dr. Lee R. Norvelle was appointed Chairman of the Department of Speech for the period of three years, and Dr. Harry J. Skornia was appointed Chairman of the Department of Radio for the period of three years.
6.(q) On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, Dr. Harry J. Skornia, Assistant Professor of English (Speech) and Director of Radio Programs in Radio Broadcasting Service, was promoted to Associate Professor of English (Radio) and Radio Director, and his salary was increased to $4,800.00 on a twelve months' basis, effective September 1, 1945.
6.(r) The Board deferred action on the recommendation of the Medical Center Executive Committee that Navy students who are from out-state be permitted to continue their work both in the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry at the resident rate of fees after the Navy contract is terminated.
6.(s) On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board adopted the recommendation made by the Administrative Council on August 8, 1945, in the matter of tenure and University rank for members of the staff of the University School, as follows:
6.(t) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board approved the recommendation of the Law School Centennial Celebration Committee that the postponed celebration be held in the fall of 1946 or the spring of 1947.
The Board of Trustees recessed at 6:30 p.m. for dinner.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and all members present except Mr. Feltus. The same administrative officers were present.
7.(b) President Wells read the letter of Mrs. Joseph H. (Zella L.) Ward of July 29, 1945, setting out the University's shortage of housing facilities for negroes. The President also read the letter of June 11, 1945 from the Julius Rosenwald Fund on the subject of negroes on college faculties. He also reviewed correspondence with Mr. Robert W. Starms, Field Secretary of the Indianapolis Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and with Governor Ralph F. Gates. The President reported a conference held in his office September 5, 1945 with Mr. Starms, Mr. Walter Bailey, Dr. J. W. Ward, Mr. Robert DeFrantz, and Mr. F. E. DeFrantz, all distinguished negro gentlemen, on the subject of housing for negro students at Bloaomington. It was pointed out to them that a larger percentage of negro students than white students will be housed this year in University-operated houses; also, that all midwestern and western universities have relied largely on private enterprise for student housing, and it was urged that negro fraternities and sororities and negro citizens take steps comparable to those taken by white citizens to provide private accommodations for negro students. The President pointed out that in all the discussion it was quite clear that what is really wanted is the removal of the University's prohibition against negroes in the general University dormitories.
President Wells stated to the Board his belief that the general dormitories should be opened to negro students.
7.(c) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board rescinded its action of May 9, 1942, disapproving the admission of Japanese students. With this former action repealed, the admitting agencies of Indiana University are free to deal with the admission of American citizens of Japanese descent in the same manner and with the same safeguards as other students.
7.(d) Recommendations of the Committee on Radio, consisting of H. J. Skornia, Lee Norvelle, Lawrence Wheeler and E. Ross Bartley, were presented. It is proposed that Indiana University own and operate in Bloomington a 10 Kilowatt FM non-commercial educational station with the call letters WIUB (Indiana University, Bloomington), and that to reach the portions of the State not reached by this Bloomington transmitter, small, unattended transmitters called boosters be erected in certain areas of the State (e.g. Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Gary, South Bend and Evansville) these areas to be selected on the basis of further analysis by University authorities of coverage needed and further analysis of coverage potentialities by competent FM engineers. The FCC recognizes the right of State Universities to such an arrangement, although commercial stations are prevented from owning such boosters or satellites by the single-market area ruling.
A rough estimate of cost is as follows:
| 10 KW (Tentatively recommended) | $ 30,000 - 50,000 |
| KW (may be feasible) | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Boosters (estimated 50-100 watts power) each | 2,500 - 3,500 |
The eventual estimated annual cost of personnel for operating the station each year adequately and to the credit of the University would be approximately $45,000.00, which is about $35,000.00 gore than now spent for radio personnel. However, each station staff member would also be an instructional staff member, providing instruction in a greatly enlarged curriculum of radio.
President Wells and others expressed the belief that we should have a commercial station for financial reasons and for the training of students in commercial announcing. There are two or three state universities now operating commercial stations. FM can not be received on present sets.
The Board gave the matter extended discussion end will consider it again at an early meeting.
7.(e) Mr. Henley reported that the contract with the local stagehands' union expired June 30, 1945. They now insist upon a new contract to include increased demands. We believe that no contract is necessary but that the stagehands should be employed when necessary, the scale of wages to be agreed upon in advance. Mr. Lee R. Norvelle recently had a conference with the New York office of the union but nothing definite was worked out. The 1945-46 Auditorium Series begins October 18 with an opera and orchestra requiring the services of the stagehands, and there are other numbers of this kind in the Series. Mr. Biddle suggested that in the future perhaps only such numbers should be booked as do not require the services of the stagehands. In any event, the demands of the union here should not exceed those of the union at Indianapolis.
On motion of Mr. McCarty, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the matter was referred to the Executive Committee to work out the best arrangement for this year, if such action is necessary before the Board meets again.
7.(f) Mr. Biddle presented his report on the rental of 50 trailers from Charlestown, Indiana, through F.P.H.A. and his request for as many as 50 more if available. The project was approved by the Executive Committee August 20, 1945, to be located at Woodlawn and Tenth Streets, where the utilities are available, and to rent for $25.00 per month per unit, the University to furnish water, lights, and fuel oil. The camp will have toilet and bath facilities in separate units and there will be a laundry and a drying yard. The trailers will cost us a rental price of $1.00 each per year, but estimates indicate now that it will cost $9,350.00 for 50 units for rental, moving, setting, repairs, painting, bringing in and connecting the utilities, walks, drives, etc. To date, 41 units have been reserved with deposits.
On motion of Mr. McCarty, seconded by Mr. Allen, the Board approved the report and authorized the expenditure of the necessary funds to install the trailers and put them in operation.
An extended discussion followed on the large enrollment we may expect in the fall of 1946 and the possible housing that can be completed and put into operation by that time. The two units of men's dormitories and one unit of women's dormitories authorized by the Board can not possibly be available for two years since the architect states that 15 months will be necessary for their construction. It is doubtful if the village of small houses for graduate students can be made ready before next fall. Mr. Biddle reported on pre-fabricated houses at Seneca, Illinois, and gave his estimate at $1,500.00 each to move and complete here.
The Board came to agreement on the proposal that an apartment building with 100 efficiency apartments should be started imediately since it appears possible to complete it within one year. These should rent from $40.00 to $45.00 per month furnished, with heat. It was reported that Purdue is starting a $450,000.00 project of this kind immediately. Also Illinois is planning for 220 efficiency apartments. Suggestions of location and other details were made but no conclusions were reached.
On motion of Mr. McCarty, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Mr. Biddle was instructed and authorized to investigate the possibility of a 100 apartment building and present his recommendation on this and the selection of an architect at a later meeting.
7.(g) Mr. Biddle presented an inquiry of Homer Rodeheaver about the sale or trade of our biological station property at Winona Lake. The property consists of 5 lots and three two-story buildings, and Dean Payne is not interested in selling it as it is still used for research work. The use of this setup is likely to be expanded in our work with the State Department of Conservation and we should not sell it until other facilities are available.
The Board of Trustees adjourned at 11:00 p.m. to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 1945.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 1945, with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and all members present, including Mr. Feltus. The same administrative officers were present, and Dr. Briscoe.
8.(a) For the record, it is reported that the honorary degree Doctor of Laws was conferred upon Hilton Ultimus Brown, Francisco Afan Delgado, Ralph Noble Tirey and Paul Ramsey Hawley at Commencement on August 19, 1945.
8.(b) President Wells reviewed the history of the controversy between Purdue University and Indiana University regarding duplication of work offered, including recent discussion and correspondence between Mr. Cavanaugh and Mr. C. W. Beese of the Purdue University Technical Extension Division. In spite of this discussion, the Purdue University catalog for the Division of Technical Extension for 1945-46 presents a program almost completely duplicating the work which Indiana University for decades has offered in extension, including such courses as European and American history, mental hygiene, sociology, physics, chemistry, modern languages, mathematics, government, economics, speech, English composition and salesmanship.
The President then read the draft of a letter to be sent to Acting President A. A. Potter of Purdue, reviewing the history of the controversy and making concrete proposals for its solution. In President Bryan's administration discussions were held with the Purdue Board which resulted in an infomal agreement that Indiana University would occupy the urban extension field and Purdue the rural extension field. However, when the Purdue technical institutes were proposed three or four years ago we took the position that these institutes, as then defined, would perform a service for the people of the state which we had not performed and could not perform. The work was to be non-credit and not to duplicate our work, and is described in President Elliott's report for 1942-43. The letter calls attention to the joint report made in 1943 of the committee to study the duplication of graduate work, in which definite recommendations were made but which have not been followed. We fear a situation that will result in a public demand for an investigation by a group of so-called outside "experts" of the waste resulting from duplication, but we have confidence in the ability of the two institutions to reach a solution.
The following proposals are made:
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mir. Henley, the proposed letter of President Wells to President Potter was approved. Judge Wildermuth stated that he will write Mr. Hillenbrand, Chairman of the Purdue Trustees, along the same lines.
During the discussion, Mr. Henley stated that Governor Gates recently had asked him why the extension divisions of Indiana and Purdue could not be combined.
8.(c) Mr. Biddle reported that the Jeffersonville Extension Center is in full operation in the N.Y.A. building at 117 Federal Avenue, adjacent to the Post Office and the public library. Lease of this building, with the exception of 1,218 square feet used by the U.S. Employment Service, was authorized by the Board September 11, 1943. However, we did not occupy the building, as with our consent given April 22, 1944, it was leased to the Jeffersonville Boat Works for war work. During their occupancy a new heating plant was installed and other improvements made at no cost to us. Mr. Floyd I. McMurray is Secretary of this Center, and it has the hearty support of the community. There was read a fine letter dated July 31, 1945, from William F. Vogel, Superintendent of Schools, assuring us of support and cooperation.
8.(d) Mr. Biddle reported that the Kokomo Extension Center is in operation and that Mr. Virgil Hunt has been appointed Executive Secretary. We have received a certified copy of the minute of the Board of Directors of Kokomo Junior College by which its assets are turned over to Indiana University for the agreed sum of $1,100.00. However, this amount has been reduced to $973.00 since we found a market for their microscopes and chemistry supplies and equipment. The minute provides that Kokomo Junior College suspend operation until such time as the Board of Directors should, if ever, deem it advisable to reopen.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. McCarty, the report was approved and the transactions authorized.
8.(e) President Wells stated that while Naval R.O.T.C. units have been established only in universities having engineering colleges, the individuals in the Naval R.0.T.C. unit are not required to attend the engineering college. He has written Senator Willis in regard to our request for such a unit and Senator Willis has replied that he is to confer with the Chief, Bureau of Naval Personnel.
President Wells read his letter of August 14, 1945, to Colonel Doddridge, Adjutant General, Army Air Forces Training Command, setting out our request for the establishment of an Air Reserve Officers Training Corps unit on this campus.
8.(f) Mr. Biddle submitted copies of his tabulated report on the allocation of insurance by agencies based on estimated annual commissions. The report includes fire and extended coverage, casualty insurance, fidelity bonds, workmen's compensation, public liability, boiler and power plant machinery, etc. It does not include group life insurance and hospitalization, which are not handled through agencies but direct with the companies.
8.(g) Mr. Biddle reported receipt of $40.10 from the Receiver of the Indiana State Bank and Trust Company of Warsaw, Indiana, representing interest on a deposit acquired in the Margaret Huffman estate and completing our claim against this estate. Total amount received is $317.75. The amount is deposited in Fletcher Trust Company for the benefit of Riley Hospital.
8.(h) Because of lack of time the Board deferred hearing the report on the development of a state-wide organization in support of higher education as proposed by Mr. Kurt Pantzer.
8.(i) Mr. Henley reported that a petition has been circulated by Mr. J. T. Matlock and signed by many property holders petitioning the County Commissioners to build an extension of East Seventeenth Street. Such a road or street would run through University land, and Mr. Henley was instructed to notify Mr. Matlock that we oppose it.
8.(j) Mr. Henley reported that the suit in the Grace Moore estate as reported to the Board June 17, 1945, is to be settled by the payment of $12,500.00 cash by the University and the Noblesville Park Board to the two cousins of the decedent who brought the suit. In addition to this, $5,000.00 is needed by the executor to enable him to pay out without selling the live stock on the farm valued at $7,000.00, it being the consensus that we will do better by keeping the live stock until the farm is sold. The following means of meeting these two problems have been agreed to:
The following resolution was adopted on motion and unanimous vote, to wit:
Resolution
RESOLVED that the settlement of the action by heirs at law in the Grace Moore estate at Noblesville, Indiana, as outlined by Mr. Henley be and the same is now, in all things, ratified and confirmed.
8.(k) There was read the letter of September 12, 1945, from General Brehon Somervell, of the Army Service Forces, commending Indiana University for the part played in producing the materiel which has been such a decisive factor in winning the war.
8.(l) Mr. Leo R. Dowling reported receipt of letter from the U. S. Office of Education advising that the teachers who attended the special English program were greatly pleased with Indiana and that it was a high spot in their visit to this country. A six weeks course was given in June and July, 1945 for intensive individualized instruction for Latin-American teachers of English.
The Board of Trustees recessed at 1:20 p.m. for lunch.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 2:50 p.m. with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and all members present. The administrative officers present were President H. B Wells, W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, and Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary of the Board.
7.(a) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Henley, Dr. John W. Ashton was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, at a salary of $8,000.00 per year on a twelve months' basis, effective about February 1, 1946, when he expects to be released from his present assignment. This action is the culmination of a long search and after consideration of all available candidates in the country, with conferences and correspondence with many of them.
Dr. Ashton is 45 years of age, with the Ph. D. degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago in 1928. He was with the University of Iowa from 1927 to 1940 and since 1940 has been Professor and Chairman of the English Department of the University of Kansas. He is now serving as Branch Head of English in the Shrivenham American University in England. Dr. Ashton has visited our campus and has met many of the leaders in our College of Arts and Sciences, all of whom are favorable to his appointment.
7.(a) President Wells reported on the search for a Dean of the School of Education to succeed Dean H. L. Smith, who retires at the age of 70 on June 30, 1946. A long list of qualified men has been compiled from information given by the American Council on Education, prominent universities and educators. The qualifications of many of these men and their probable availability were discussed.
The members of our Education staff were consulted individually and all agree that there is no men on the staff at present who should be appointed dean. However, this does not include Dean W. W. Wright who was formerly on their staff, and none of them would exclude him from consideration for the appointment. The President then discussed the question of whether Dean Wright would prefer this position to his present position in the Junior Division. It was agreed by the Board that the President should discuss the matter with Dean Wright to see if he wishes to be considered among other candidates for the deanship of the School of Education. It was pointed out that if Dean Wright should be appointed to this position we will then be seeking a dean of the Junior Division.
7.(a) The President presented the matter of finding a Director of the Summer Session since the University is now off the three-semester calendar. It was agreed that this position should be separate from the School of Education and that a man should be secured who will command the support of the whole faculty and who also knows the teacher problem. Dr. H. B. Allman, Superintendent of City Schools at Muncie, and formerly on the staff of our School of Education, appears to have the qualities to fit him for the position. The position will require year-round service, and during the regular college year the Director could work on conferences or be a roving agent of the University. The President stated that he will make a recommendation for the appointment of a Director of the Summer Session at an early meeting.
7.(a) President Wells stated that Dr. Robert T. Ittner desires to be relieved of his duties as Assistant to the President so that he can devote his time to the German Department and study. Various men have been considered for the position and the President reported on these. He recommends Major Fenwick T. Reed, at a salary of $4,200.00 on a twelve months' basis. Major Reed is a Reserve Officer in the Army and believes he can secure his release at an early date.
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Feltus, Major Fenwick T. Reed was appointed Assistant to the President at a salary of $4,200.00 per year on a twelve months' basis, effective when he secures release from the Army.
The Board of Trustees adjourned at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 1945, to meet again on call of the Secretary.
Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary
of the Board of Trustees