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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 14

operating costs. A preliminary study indicated that t h e - expense of operation and maintenance for one semester (approximately four months), if the quarters are used to an approximate capacity of 2,000, would amount to about $57,ooo. Students occupying these facilities would require transportation t o and from Chanute Field each day. It appears that transportation by common carriers will be available, the rates probably being between 40^ and 44^ a day per person round-trip, or $12.00 to $13.20 a month for 30 days. Probably some students would have private transportation. Common carriers will require guarantees, which it now appears would amount to at least $15,000 a month. It now appears unlikely that food service can be made available at Chanute Field. Consequently, it may be necessary to provide such service on the campus. This would necessitate extending food service in the Union Building to seven days a week, which up to this time has been impossible except as to Army trainees because of unavailability of help. Added enrollment of 2,000 persons would require additions to the teaching staff of a full-time equivalent of 100 persons at an estimated cost of between $100,000 and $150,000 for the semester. T h e added enrollment would result in increased income which should equal at least $150,000 for the semester, after allowing for persons who might claim state scholarships. It is obvious that there are many problems and difficulties connected with the arrangement, but none seems to be insurmountable. T h e standards of accommodation would be materially below any facilities available on the campus. Food service and study requirements would result in long hours and much inconvenience. T h e distance from the campus would involve heavy expense and loss of time in transportation. T h e University had hoped to secure both food service and study rooms at the field but these now appear improbable. No certain estimate can be made of the number of veterans who would accept the offer of housing at the Field. T h e only way this could be determined is to make a definite proposal, indicating the conditions that will be imposed, and see how many will accept that proposal, It is not believed that students should be asked to expend more for these accommodations than for more or less similar accommodations at the campus. T h e rate for barracks quarters in the Gym Annex is $8.50, and these quarters are more pleasant and decidedly more convenient than the Chanute Field accommodations. It is therefore recommended that the University offer barracks accommodations at Chanute Field to veterans who desire to enroll in the University at a charge of $8.00 a month per man, the University to provide transportation to and from the campus once each day for all who wish it. It is furthermore requested that an appropriation of $117,000 or as much thereof as may be required be made to cover this program if the number of elections by veterans make it feasible to proceed, the appropriation to cover the estimated operating expense and the minimum guarantee for transportation.

On motion of Mr. Fornof, a fee of $8 a month for each student was authorized; the University to assume the expense of transportation to and from the University. On motion of Mr. McKelvey, an appropriation of $117,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, was made to cover the cost of transportation and other expense caused by the use of housing facilities at Chanute Field. The vote was as follows: Aye, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Grigsby, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McKelvey, Dr. Meyer; no, none; absent, Mr. Green, Dr. Luken, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Williamson. On motion of Mr. Fornof, the Executive Committee was author-