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December 7, 1951, Ohio University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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Cutler Hall
Ohio University
December 8, 1950
Pursuant to the call of the Chairman, the Board of Trustees of Ohio University met
in the Trustees' Roam in Cutler Hall on the campus of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio,
on December 8, 1950, at 3:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Mt. Biddle, Mr. Bush, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Luchs,
Mr. McVay, Mt. Shively and Mt. Galbreath. Messrs. Alkire and Eikenberry were unable to
attend because of illness and Messrs. Davis and Crow were excused because of business
engagements and flood conditions, which made some roads impassable. Also present were
President Baker, Mt. Grover, Mt. Ballard and Mr. O'Brien.
• Mr. Shively moved, Mr. Johnson seconded, that the minutes of the June 10, 19500
meeting be approved as sent out by the Secretary. Motion unanimously carried.
Mr. McVay moved, seconded by Mr. Shively, and unanimously carried, that President
Baker write a memorial tribute to Mr. Arthur Johnson to be conveyed to Mrs. Johnson, in
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behalf of the Trustees, and incorporated in the minutes; also that a memorial Convocation
be arranged and that a committee be appointed by the Chairman to make a study of a
suitable permanent tribute to Mr. Arthur Johnson. Chairman Galbreath appointed the
following committee for this purpose: Dr. Biddle, Mr. Shively and Mr. Bush.
There were no other petitions; communications or memorials.
Mr. O'Brien gave a report on the general financial picture of the University.
Mr. Fred Johnson reported that the Faculty Relations, Teachers & Salaries Committee
had met and presented their report to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee
in turn was recommending this report to the full Board.
Moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mt. Shively, and unanimously carried, that the
amount of $5,382,000.00 be recommended for the operating budget of the University for
the biennium 1951-52.
• Moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mt. Shively, and unanimously carried, that the
amount of $3,200,000.00 be recommended for the Additions and Betterments budget for
the biennium 1951-52.
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Moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. McVay, and unanimously carried, that a
41" committee be appointed to make further study and recommendations relating to group
insurance and supplementary retirement, bringing 's report to the full Board at the June
meeting. The following committee was appointed: Professor Robert Morton, Mr. O'Brien
and Mr. Shively.
Upon the recommendation of President Baker it was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded
by Dr. Biddle, and unanimously carried, that Professor C. C. Robinson be elected
Professor Emeritus of-Music.
Upon the recommendation of President Baker, Mr. Johnson moved, seconded by
Mr. Shively, and unanimously carried, that Dr. Dilley, Director of Admissions, be
continued for another year in the same capacity as now held.
Upon recommendation of the Faculty Relations, Teachers and Salaries Committee/
Mr. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Shively, and unanimously carried, that the salary
range of the Ohio University faculty be changed as follows:
411	 Professor	 Annual range from $4,800 - $6,500 to $5,000 - $6,800
Associate Professor	 "	 4,000 - 5,500	 it	 4,200 - 6,000
Assistant Professor 	 "	 3,300 - 4,400	 !	 3,500 - 4,800
Instructor	 2,500 - 3,600	 2,600 - 4,000
It is understood this puts us in a favorable position with other state schools trying to
get the general salary level up.
Moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shively, and unanimously adopted, that if any
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money could be found available the proposed lighting changes in the testibule of the
Library be made, as recommended by Mt. Jones, the Librarian.
Mr. Johnson reported for the ExecUtive Committee regarding the work being done by
the special committee to redraft the rules governing the Inter,University Council, .
reading a rough draft of some possible changes. No action was taken by the Board on
' this question.
At the request of President Baker, Dr. Robert Morten, chairman of the University
()Review Committee, appeared before the Board to present a report on the work done by
this committee.
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Dr. Morton stated they were fortunate in having on this committee persons able to
1111 .view problems of the university at large. This committee speedily concluded this is a
unique institution. Dr. Morton briefly outlined the items studied by this committee,
namely:
Salary schedule and practices of the university.
Student credit hour cost of instruction.
Student attitudes.
Tenure and advancement in rank of faculty.
• Mt. Shively moved, seconded by Mt. McVay, and unanimously carried, that the Board
extend a vote of thanks to Dr. Morton ankis committee for their report to the Board
and that every member of the Trustees be furnished with a copy of this report to read .
and digest, then later on have Dr. Morton return before the Board for further explanation;
Mt. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Bush, that Mt. Shively represent Ohio University
in the matter of any money which the university might' obtain from the Hinkle bill. Motion'
unanimously carried.
Upon the initiation of President Baker the R.O.T.C. officers voluntarily suggested
$1101 that R.O.T.C. training at Ohio University be retained on a voluntary basis, and in case
of a national emergency this status could be changed by authority of the President.
Mt. McVay reported for the Athletic and Public Relations Committee. He stated that
the stands at the athletic field need waterproofing and the press box needs rebuilding,
costing about $9,000.00. Mt. McVay also stated there had been some discussion of
installing lights on the athletic field in order to play night football.
Mr. McVay moved, seconded by Mr. Bush, and unanimously carried, that the stands at
the athletic field be waterproofed and other maintenance repairs, such as the press box,
be undertaken in order to preserve university property.
Mts. Luchs, chairman of the Library Committee gave a very fine report on the
numerous gifts and improvements in the Library this past year.
Mt. Bush reported for the Planning, Building and Land Purchase Committee. He stated
that bids for Lindley Hall Addition had been extended for 10 days in order to permit
Ilkore contractors to get their bids in.
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Mr. Bush reported that the East Green Dormitory bids had been received on Tuesday,
December 5, 1950, and that a general bid of $318,000.00, submitted by the Miller .
Construction Company of Covington, Ky., was low. Also that the heating / plumbing and
electrical bids would bring the all-over total to approximately $373,000.00.
Mt. Johnson moved, seconded by Mr. Shively, and unanimously carried, that the
general bid of the Miller Construction Company be accepted, and the Administrative
Officials be instructed to accept the recommendation of the Department of Public Works
on the remaining items.
The option on the Carl and Catherine Phillips property on South Court Street was
discussed at length. Mt. Bush explained that the option expires on December 15, and
that the Controlling Board had approved the purchase of this property in the sum of
$26,000.00 and the mongy had been released from our G-1 Lands account.
Mr. Shively moved, seconded by Mt. McVay, that the Board accept the option for the
41, sum of $26,000.00, with the understanding that no lease agreement be made without .
further consideration. Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs. Biddle, Johnson,
McVay, Shively, Galbreath and Mrs. Luchs. Mr. Bush voting in the negative.
Mr. Shively suggested that President Baker, in conjunction with Mr. Ballard and
Mr. O'Brien, further discuss this option with Mr. Phillips and attempt to reach some
satisfactory agreement prior to the expiration date, December 15, 1950.
Mr. Bush reported that bids for the footbridge across the Hocking river will be
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are in the final stage and should be completed sometime in January. Also, the Cabeen
property is still in the process of being completed and is in the hands of the Attorney
General.
Mt. Shively moved, seconded by Mt. McVay, and unanimously carried, that the
following report by Mt. Bush on the Additions & Betterments request for the 1951-52
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" A & B. REQUEST — 1951-52 BIENNIUM
Land
Commerce Building
Education Building
Engineering Building
Rehabilitation Ellis Hall Wings
POWT Plant
Classroom Building
$100s000.00
750,000.00
750,000.00
500,000.00
550,000.00
1742000.00
376,000.00
Total	 $3,200,000.00 "
Mr. Grover reported on the Ohio University Fund, stating it is hoped the nuMber of
contributors and the contributions will be increased during the coming year.
President Baker presented a detailed report to the Board commenting on the
following items: enrollment; scholarships; keeping Ohio University before the various
branches of the Armed Forces in Washington; salaries of faculty members; continuation
of the three branches of the University; adult education through the Pennsylvania
Railroad program, and university research work.
•	 Mr. Shively suggested that the Chairman of the Board appoint a Scholarship Committee
of the Board to make a further study of Trustee Scholarships.
Mr. Shively moved, seconded by Dr. Biddle, that effective this caning fallwe
abandon all three branches of the University, unless they are run on a self—sustaining .
basis. Motion unanimously adopted.
The Chairman called on each member of the Board for discussion on any question or
problem concerning the University. No one responded to this invitation.
There being no further business, Mr. Johnson moved, seconded by Dr. Biddle, and
unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Paul H. Ballard, Secretary
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