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Caption: Book - History of the University (Powell)
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History University of Illmois to alter the same at pleasure; to make such bylaws for its regulation as shall not conflict with the constitution and laws of the United States or of this state, and to confer on such persons as may be considered worthy such academical and honorary degrees as the nature and title of the institution indicate. Course of Studies. 5. The trustees of the corporation shall have authority from time to time to prescribe and regulate the course of studies to be pursued in said institution, and in the preparatory departments attached thereto; to fix the rate of tuition, room rent and college expenses; to appoint instructors and such other officers and agents as may be necessary in managing the concerns of the institution, to define their powers, duties and employments, to fix their compensation, to displace and remove either of the instructors, officers or agents as said trustees shall deem to the interest of said institution to require; to fill all vacancies among said instructors, officers and agents; to purchase lands, erect suitable buildings, to purchase books and chemical and philosophical apparatus, and other suitable means of instruction; to put in operation a system of manual labor for the purpose of lessening the expenses of education and promoting the health of the students, and to add, as the ability of said institution shall increase and the interest of the community shall require, additional departments for the study of the agricultural and mechanical arts on scientific principles. 6. The trustees shall have power to remove any trustee from his office of trustee for any dishonorable or criminal conduct: Provided, that no such removal shall take place without giving to such trustee notice of the charges exhibited against him, and an opportunity to defend him- Appoint Officers Erect Buildings Remove Trustee
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