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Modification of estimates made in December 1886.
On motion the following resolution was adopted. Resolved, that general estimates for the next 2 years as made at the December 1886 meeting aggregating the sum of $215,000.00, be and the same are hereby reduced by the following items to wit: Incidentals from 7,000 to 5,000 2,000. Repairs old build. 15,000 " 12,000 3,000. Current exp. Ag. &c. 10,000 " 7,000 3,000. Proposed chair of Philosophy 4,000 " 2,000 2,000. Depart. Chem & Phys 1,500 " 1,000 500. Modern language Inst. 200. Geological work &c. 1,500 " 1,000 500. ___________ $11.700.
Conditions as to chair of Philosophy. Labor Comm'r.
It being understood that as to the item "Chair of Philosophy" &c. the same depends upon the authority and ability of the State to join in and connect with such chair the proposed Deputy Commissioner of labor created by the late legislature, and the Chancellor is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with much arrangement and report at the next meeting of the Board.
Chancellor added to committees on plans for buildings
On motion it was ordered that the Chancellor be added to the committees appointed to develop plans for the Industrial College and Armory buildings.
Committee on the reorganization of the Medical College.
Regent Holmes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, that a committee of three consisting of the Chancellor, Regent Gere, and Dr. Merriam are hereby appointed to devise ways and means and to consider also the advisability of reorganizing the Medical College of the State University, and that said committee report the results of their investigations and conclusions at the next meeting of the Board. The resolution prevailed and the motion to adopt was carried.
$500. to Mc . Millan for instruction in Philosophy.
On motion it was ordered that the sum of $500. be paid to Professor Mc . Millan for instruction in Philosophy for the ensuing quarter and that the Secretary be instructed to issue a certificate accordingly.
$453. 00 to repay Botanical Depart. for money paid for furniture.
On motion it was ordered that the sum of $453.00 be appropriated for the purchase of furniture used in the department of Botany and Horticulture, the same to be drawn and expended in the usual manner under the directions of the Professor in charge.
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$500. for Chancellors expenses 1 yr.
Regent Holmes moved that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the Chancellors expenses for the current year and that the Secretary be instructed to issue certificate accordingly. The motion prevailed.
Committee on salaries in advance. Chancellor and Steward.
Regent Holmes moved that the matter of paying salaries in advance, beginning with April 1st. 1887, be referred to the Chancellor and the Steward, and that salaries due Professors and Instructors be paid in advance until further orders, provided that the committee find that the condition of the University fund from time to time will warrant the same. The motion prevailed.
Mrs. Rachel Lloyd appointed Associate Prof.Chem. & Phys. ( see page 105. )
Regent Burnham moved that Mrs. Rachel Lloyd be appointed Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics, for one year from July 1st. 1887 to June 30th, 1888 at a salary of $1500.00 per annum. The motion prevailed.
Hodgman retained. Instr. in Math.
On motion it was ordered that Mr. T. H. Hodgman be retained as Instructor in Mathematics for the ensuing academic year at a salary of $1200. per annum.
Caldwell appointed Adj. Prof. of Hist. two years $12oo.
On motion it was also ordered that Mr. H. W. Caldwell be appointed Adjunct Professor of History for the two ensuing years July 1. 1887 to June 30th. 1889 at a salary of $1200. per annum.
$500. for Incidental expenses.
Regent Hull moved that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for Incidental expenses of the University, to be drawn and expended by the Steward in the usual manner.
The Board then adjourned ------------ subject to the call of the President.
CHGere
President.
Attest : J.S.Dales Secretary.
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Lincoln, Nebraska May 18th. 1887.
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, met at the Chancellors office in special session at 2 O'clock p. m. pursuant to the call of the President.
Present Regents Ieavitt Byrnham, C. H. Gere, M. J. Hull and J. T. Mallalieu. Absent Regents J. M. Hiatt and E. P. Holmes.
Minutes corrected " Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry" (see page 104 )
The minutes of the last preceeding meeting were read by the Secretary, and by common consent the same were amended so that the title in the case of the appointment of Mrs. Lloyd shall read " Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry".
The Secretary and Steward presented and read his report : also, reports of committees on plans for the new buildings and the minority report of the committee on the Industrial College building: also, communications from Lieut Dudley relating to appropriations for Military department and relating to application of Lieut. Taggart : also, report of Superintendent Wing : also, communications from Mr. P. F. Harry, also, report of the committee on the reorganization of the Medical College, and also acceptance of Mrs. Lloyd of the appointment at Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry.
Sherman & Edgren appointed delegates to semi-centennial at the University of Michigan.
The Chancellor read communication from the Faculty recommending the appointment of Prof. L. A. Sherman as delegate and Prof. A. H. Edgren as alternate, to represent the University of Nebraska at the semi-centennial celebration of the University of Michigan. On motion of Regent Hull it was ordered that the appointments be made as recommended by the Faculty.
The Chancellor made a verbal report and presented a communication from Professor Bessey: also, report from Judge Mason in the Butterfield case, also, a communication from Dr. Billings, and reporting further that the negotiations looking to the connection of the Labor Bureau with the chair of Philisophy had failed of approval by the Governor.
Regent Burnham moved that the report of the committee on reorganization of the Medical College, be received and placed on file, which motion prevailed.
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The President of the Board referred the Stewards report, the bill of Mr. Harry, the report of the farm Superintendent, and the request of Lieut. Dudley for appropriation for the Military Department, all to the finance committee.
Relating to future detail of Military Officer.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved to adopt: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that no action in the nature of pledge or promise be had or taken as to filling the office of Professor of Military science after the period to which Lieut. Dudleys detail has been extended, shall have expired. The motion and resolution prevailed.
Special order. Reports of building committees.
Regent Hull moved that the consideration of the reports of the committees on plans for the Armory and Industrial College buildings with the minority report from the latter, be made a special order for tomorrow morning at 9 O'clock. The motion prevailed.
$500. for expenses of Military Dep't.
The finance committee offered the following report : The committee on finance do recommend the appropriation of $500.00 out of the Military fund for the use of that department, to be expended under the direction of Lieut. E. S. Dudley. M. J. Hull for the committee. On motion the report of the committee was received and adopted.
Relating to the Medical College.
The report of the committee on the reorganization of the Medical College, coming on for consideration, Regent Burnham moved that the report of the committee be considered item by item, which motion prevailed. The first item in the report of the committee being a recommendation that the Medical College be continued, Regent Burnham moved that the recommendation of the committee be not concurred in.
Consideration postponed.
Pending the discussion and consideration of the question, Regent Burnham moved that the further consideration of the whole matter be postponed until tomorrow morning at 9 O'clock. The motion prevailed.
Butterfield in re Diploma.
Your committee to whom was referred the communication of O. P. Mason relative to granting diploma to Thomas Butterfield, respectfully report and recommend, that said diploma be awarded, when Mr. Butterfield shall have passed a satisfactory examination before the proper Medical Faculty. J. T. Mallalieu, Ieavitt Burnham.
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On motion the report of the committee was received and adopted.
On motion the Board then took a recess until tomorrow morning at 9 O'clock.
After recess.
MAY 19 1887
Lincoln, Nebraska May 19, 1887.
The Board of Regents of the University met at 9 O'clock a.m. pursuant to the order of yesterday.
Present Regents Ieavitt Burnham, C. H. Gere, M. J. Hull, E. P. Holmes and J. T. Mallalieu. Absent, Regents J. M. Hiatt.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
The special order for this morning the consideration of reports of committees on new buildings, being called up, Professors Nicholson and Hicks were heard before the Board by consent.
Regent Burnham moved that the report of the committee on plans for the Industrial College building be taken up and considered in detail with reference to final adoption and ratification of the same. The motion prevailed.
Pending the discussion of the questions of location and uses of the Industrial College building the subject was passed by common consent for the present to give opportunity to dispose of other business.
Armory building located in 'S' st. fronting east on 12th. street.
Regent Hull moved that the action of the committee on the 'Grant Memorial Hall', locating the same in the extension of 'S' street fronting east on 12th. street, and the proceedings of the committee and the sub-committee, be approved and adopted. The motion prevailed.
Committee on protection of lab't foundation walls. Chancellor, Steward, Nicholson.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : Resolved, That the Chancellor, Steward and Professor Nicholson, be and they are hereby appointed a committee to consider and take necessary action in the protection of the foundation of the Chemical laboratory building from the action of water from the down gutters, as follows : On the west side to construct a suitable and sufficient cess pool at proper distance from the building into which by underground pipes shall be conducted the water from the down gutters on that side of the building. On
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