Proceedings of the Board of Regents (1914-1917)

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I;FEBRUARY MEETING, I9I5

l'rofessor Lane retired, and Dean Bates remained and
addressed the Board relative to the necessities of the Law
School for the present and for the immediate future.
Following the retirement of Dean Bates, on motion of
Regent Clements, the Board directed that $15,000 should be
added, from the General Fund, to the Fund for the Equipment of the Science Building.
On motion of Regent Hubbard, the Board set aside from
the General Fund the sum of $19,752.50 for the construction
work on the new Botanical Garden, favorably recommended
to the Budget Committee for I9I5-I916 (see page 114.)
The Secretary filed a letter from Dr. James G. Van
Zwaluwenburg stating his acceptance of the conditions imposed when his salary was increased (see January meeting,
page 98.)
(n motion of Regent Bulkley, the Board authorized the
publication of a Bulletin of Information to the Legislature
the citizens of the State, similar to the Bulletin of Information of 1913.
On motion of Regent Hanchett, the Board adopted the
following resolution:Whereas, The great growth in attendance has resulted
in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Waterman Gymnasium, requiring increased capacity to meet the
present demands and care for the constantly growing requirements for future accommodations, be it
Resolved, That the Buildings and Grounds Committee
be requested to prepare suitable plans and specifications for
such improvements as may be necessary to meet the present
demands and provide for the future at a cost not to exceed
$50,0o0.
The Secretary presented a report relative to fees charged
in this University and in other state universities. On motion
of Regent Beal, this report was referred to the Deans of
the various Departments with the request that each Dean
report at the next meeting of the Board, giving his views
with respect to a possible change in the fees charged in his
College or School.
On motion of Regent Clements, the Athletic Association
was asked to find other offices as soon as possible, and the