Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1920
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710 BOARD or TRUSTEES [March 9, know that its affairs are in a critical condition because of inadequate income. Passing as I do from the active administration of the institution, I can say, without fear that anyone will think me personally interested, that the next legislature ought to double its current income and provide a fund adequate for its physical expansion. There is no limit to what it may do in educating young men and women and adding to the wealth and welfare of the State, unless the people of the State, failing to see the great vision of its possibilities, support it in a niggardly and inadequate way. I appeal to them to take a large view, and feel sure that the future of this great institution is safe in their hearts. Faithfully yours EDMUND J. JAMES On motion of Mr. Abbott, the President of the Board was requested to appoint a committee of three members (of which Mr. Carr should be chairman) to consider this resignation and to present it to the Board at the next meeting. President Carr appointed Mr. Abbott and Mrs. Busey to serve with him on this committee. MATTERS SUBMITTED BY ACTING PRESIDENT KINLEY The Executive Committee resumed its consideration of matters submitted by Acting President Kinley. COMPLETION OF SMITH MUSIC BUILDING (25) A recommendation of the Supervising Architect that $33,000 be appropriated for the completion of the Smith Music Building. This appropriation was made. UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL (26) A recommendation from Dean Chadsey that the opening of the University High School be deferred for one more year. This recommendation was approved. INCREASE OF FEES (27) A statement concerning the proposal to increase the incidental fee. No action was taken in this natter. BUILDING OPERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS DISCONTINUED (28) A recommendation that the following resolution be approved: It is the sense of the Board of Trustees that in view of the excessive cost of building and permanent improvements generally, all building operations and all improvements, excepting those absolutely necessary to the continuance of the work of the University, shall cease during the next academic year. This resolution was adopted. The Executive Committee adjourned. H. E. CUNNINGHAM R. F. CARR Clerk W. L. ABBOTT O. W. H O I T Committee
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