I I • I I 7. President Butterfield reported that a committee representing the Detroit Club, Michi gan State College Alumni, had presented a request for the reorganization of the Athletic Board of Control^ and had discussed with him various aspects of the athletics of the College* It was moved by Mr. Brody, that the President appoint a committee to study the whole question of athletics and to report at some future meeting* HEW BUSINESS FHOM MEMBERS 0? THE BOARD OR PRESIDED, President Butterfield read a letter from Mr. Frank Bobbins, saying that the Board of Re gents had accepted the invitation from our Board for a joint meeting. It was voted that the President be authorized to invite the Board of Regents to meet with our Board on May 19* It was voted to rescind the former action of the Board to meet on April 15th and that the next meeting of the Board be held on May 12, at 9:00 A. M« MESglHQ ADJOPRHED AT 2i00 P. U. 671 [Request of De troit Club for reorganization Ath.Bd.of coni- trol. Board o f RegentsB jto meet with onj Board May 19. Meeting post poned tin til May 12. President. /a^^£^^^^ji^ Secretary, LHHUITES OF THE MSS3?IHG OF THE SfATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MAY 19, 1926. !gEB MBBTIITG WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 9t00 A»M. Present: President 3utterfield, Mrs. Stockman, Messrs. McColl, Gowdy^ Mcpherson, Watkins, Brody and Secretary Halladay. POSES EROM PRESIDENT AHD SECRETARY g)B RECORD OR IL^RKAglOH* !• Ihe President reported on the results of his trip to Washington. 2. President Butterfield reported that the D. M. Perry Company have continued their Fellow- D.M.Perry Pellq| ship in the Botany Department for the next college year and stated that he had acknowledg- siliP Continued ed the gift* 3* $he President read a letter from the Secretary of the Alumni Association in regard to the Alumni Directoij| Alumni Directory. 4* She President reported the following authorizations for Qut-of-State Travel: put-of-State Travel B. A. Walpole, Minnie L. Irons, Mrs. M. D. Byers, Mabel C. Sogers, R. J. Baldwin, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Garr, Mr. 3allard, Mr. Amos Miss Hunter, Miss Smith, L. ?. ft'aldo, Miss Crimes, Chicago, April 12-15, Regional Conference* 7. T. T. Funds tf *t ft ft it H tt ft tt tf rt rt Imes, Iowa, Apr.26,27,28, Extension Conference. College ". ft tf tt tt ft ft *i ft ft ft »t It rt 9? tt .tt" '•: • ft: '.• »t tt ' :' tt' tt ft tt ft tt it tt ft tt tfft ft ft ft tt ft tt Hew York City, May 5-8, H a t M. Drama League, English Sept.Funds ; Tassar College, ."' 7-8, * Hew York, May 10-11, Hat* 1. Amateur Ath. Fed. for Women. Conv. Col. P. S. Directors. Delegate(by Dean Bissell) Chicago, May 12-13, Conf. on Sural Electrification, E. E.S.Funds Dr. Dunford, Dr. Horner, Dean Erueger, P. T. Hiddell, Detroit, May 13-14, Great Lakes Regional Adv. Board. Chicago, Study of system of milk market organization Minneapolis, June 25-July 2, American Home Economics Association.; * trans.only. tf f Minn, June 21-July 17, Am. Inst, of Cooperation, Gif ford Patch, * ,*' " " n " n RESIGNATIONS. APP0ip^&T?i 'g^ABY A^TQSgMEKTS. ETC.. FOR CQHJ?IRMATJOH. !• The President reported the following resignations and asked for confirmation of the following appointments: Resignations: 672 Resignations j P* A«: Herbert, Fay Hylaxtd, Charles Kellogg, Eva Coons, Thelma Fuller, Mrs. J. H.: DeHaan, Asst. Prof, of Fbrestry, Res. Asst. in Forestry, Res. Asst. in Soils Clerk, Bean Kedzie*s Off* Stenographer, Education Dept. Stenographer, Economics Dept. effective June 30, 1926* April- 301 1926. » May 1, 1926. April 1, 1926. March 13, 1926. April 24, 1926. " ,f n Appointments! Appointment st Judge Collingwood, James Tyson, Dr. Ballenegger, L. A* Bell, Fredericka Martini, Arthur R. Mars ton, Mrs. C. A. Burkhart, Mrs. T. R. Sewall, Robie Sargent, Wilson Martin, Helyn Thomas, Edna Frohwerk, Florence Irwin, Instructor in Business Law, Econ.Dept* #500, spring ter^i, 1926. Chilean nitrate Co., Fellowship.Soils" 1500 a year, eff.Mar. 1. Visiting Research Professor in Soils " 133.33 mo. eff. April 1. Asst. in Mar. Demonstrations, Ag.Eng." 140 mo. Apr .May & June . Instructor in Drawing Dept. 400, spring tenp, 1926. Asst. in Farm Crops,Corn Borer Sta*Monroe 2400 a year, eff .May 1. 175 a zso. April l-Jun.15. Asst.in Boys * and Girls* Club Work, 200 a mo. May & June• Field Worker, Sociology Dept., H 175 a mo. May 12 Abt.5 wks. Res. Asst. in Forestry, 1920 a year, eff. May 1. Stenographer, Education Dept., 1140 a year, eff. Mar.22. 1020 a year, eff. Apr.26. Stenographer, Economics Dept., Stenographer, Bacterid. Dept. {Temp} 1300 a year, off* Apr* 1. lf " rt On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that the above resignations be accepted and that the ap pointments be confirmed. "EXECUTIVE ORDERS" FOR COKFIRMATIQK. President Butterfield asked confirmation of the following Executive Orders; I Fellowship by ;! Calumet Baking Powder Co, !l Blanche Wahl*s salary increase. #200.00 trans.; from Cur.to Soc. Rental of land Corn Borer Proj. Mr.Kao excused; Non-resident fee Mr.Halladay, Sup. for Band Robert P.Mc Laughlin Asst. Prof. Forestry Appt. L*L.Drake it & W.C Cribbs as || Spec.Ext.Hep.in Northern Count. is !'! ('i 1* Acceptance of the fund of #1,000.00 per year for two years from the Calumet Baking Powder Company, Chicago, Illinois, for the establishment of a Fellowship in the Department of Experiment Station Chemistry to investigate the aluminum content of food stuffs. 2. Increasing Miss Blanche Wahl*s salary to $1500 a year, effective April 1st, 1926. 3* The Transfer of $200.00 to the current maintenance account of the Department of Sociology. 4. Authorization for rental of land for the Corn Borer Project at Monroe, on a yearly basis of #60.00 a month, beginning April 1, 1926. 5. Excusing Mr. Kao from the non-resident's fee. 6. Appointment of Mr. Halladay as Supervisor of the Band for the balance of the fiscal year. On motion of Mr. McColl, it was voted that the above executive orders be confirmed. • RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT FOR ACTIOK OF THE BOARD. 1* The President recommended the appointment of Robert P. McLaughlin as Assistant Professor of Forestry, effective July 1, 1926, On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that Robert P. McLaughlin be appointed Assistant Pro fessor of Forestry at a salary of #2400 a year, effective July 1, 1926. 2» The President recommended that the plan of Director Baldwin for designating L. L. Drake and W. C. Cribbs as Special Extension Representatives in the Northern Counties be ap proved to take effect at once, the salary in both cases to be #3800.00 per year. On motion of Mr. McColl, it was voted that L. L. Drake and W. C* Cribbs be appointed as Special Extension Representatives in the northern counties, to take effect at once, the salary in both cases to be #3800 per year* || Ruth Cowan leave |i of absence 3. The president recommended that Miss Ruth Cowan be granted leave of absence without pay next year, and that Miss Elizabeth Whittaker and Mrs. Sarah Coo ledge be employed in her place with no greater expense to the College. i;? !',i On motion of Mrs. Stockman, it was voted that Miss Ruth Cowan be granted leave of absence without pay next year and that Miss Elizabeth Whittaker and Mrs. Sarah Coo ledge be employed in her place with no greater expense to the College, Mrs. Cooledge to give approximately one- half of her time and Miss Whittaker approximately 2/3 of her time to this work. |i Appt. of Mr. If Hugo Otopalik 4. President Butterfield endorsed the reconmendation of Director Young regarding the employ- , ment of Mr. Hugo Otopalik as Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education at a salary of $4500 a year, effective August 15th, 1926. On motion of Mr. Watkins, it was voted that Mr. Hugo Otopalik be appointed Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education at a salary of #4500 a year, effective August 15th, 1926, Appt.Mrs.Clara Powell 5* The President recommended the employment of Mrs. Clara Poisell as Advisor of Women at a salary of #3600 a year* On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that Mrs. Clara Powell be appointed Advisor of Women at a salary of #3600 a year, effective September 1st, 1926. \ Re: employment \ i| teacher in • & j coming year. 7* The President requested authorization for the employment of a teacher in Philosophy the Philosophy n On motion of Mr. Gowdy, it was voted that a teacher in Philosophy be appointed for the coming year* -ir-£i • i i • • 8. The President endorsed Dean Krueger*s plan of dormitory room assignment* On motion of Mrs. Stockman, it was voted that the plan of dormitory room assignment be en dorsed. OY-*3 Dorm.Room Ass- signment 9. The President recoimiended the employment of Mr. C. 0. Wilkins as Comptroller, effective July lf 1926 - duties to be defined at a later date - at a salary of #5,000.00. Hr.V/ilkins Apptj Comptroller On motion of Mr. Sowdyf it was voted that Mr. Wilkins1 appointment be confirmed at a salary of $5,000.00 per yearf effective July lf 1926. MTgr^TJ^^QUS BOSIKESS FROM gBESIBBHT. SSORBgARY. DBAHS. Dean Shaw presented the following matters* 1. Recommendation that Mr. E. 3. Hill be granted leave of absence for 1^\months this summer (Including vacation period) and for 4¾ months from September 22f 1926, to February 5f' 1927f with half payf to pursue graduate work at Cornell. jE'iB'. H i l l 's \leave of absencl On motion of Mr. McColl, it was voted, that Mr. B. B, Hill be granted leave of absence to pursue graduate work at Cornell for lj months this summer (including vacation period and for 4^- months from September 22t 1926 to February 51 1927, with half pay. 2.' Beconniendation from Professor Gardner that Mr. H. P. Gaston be appointed as an experiment station field assistant in the Horticultural Department at a salary of #2400 a year. On motion of Mrs. Stockman, it was voted that Mr. H. P. Gaston be appointed as an experiment station field assistant in the Horticultural Department at a salary of $2400 a year effective July 1st, 1926. iH.P.Gaston Appt| jExp.Sta.field jasst.Hort.Dept.l 3. Recommendation from Br. Bessey that an agreement be entered into with the U . S. Depart ment of Agriculture releasing part of the time of Dr. G. H. Coons to the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry. jPart of Dr. Goons time r e l e a s ed to Gov. On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that part of the time of Dr. G. H. Goons be released to the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry. 4. Communication from Director Raphael 2on of the Lake States Forest Experiment Station, suggesting the Experiment Station at this College cooperate with his Station on a project for studying swamp drainage and its effect on forest growth. On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that the Experiment Station at this College cooperate with the Lake States Forest Experiment Station on a project for studying swamp drainage and its effect on forest growth. 5. Communication from Charles M. Dysinger, Lake Odessaf Michigan offering forty acres of viand for experimental work. On motion of Mr. McColl, it was voted not to accept the forty acres of land offered by Mr. Charles M. Dysinger for experimental work. 6. The President presented a communication from Dean Bissell in regard to the College tak ing patents on results of work of investigations in the Engineering Experiment Station. On motion of Mr. Brody, it was voted that the matter be left to a committee to be appointed by the President. College to cooJ jwith Lake State! ^For.Sxp.Sta f o i| | studying Swamp \drainage |Land offered bj ) Charles DysirigJ jer for Exp.Wbrll |Be: patents on- E.E.S.investi gations. 7. £he President presented a statement from a Committee of the Grand Rapids Methodist Ministers Association, and one from the Secretary of the Grand Bapids Ministers Associa tion, in regard to elective military drill at the College. Re: Military Brill On motion of Mr. McPherson, it was voted that the matter be referred to a special comaittee of the 3oard. 8. On motion of Mr. Gowdyt it was voted that Mr. McColl be authorized to represent the State Board of Agriculture at the opening of the bids on June 1st at 12*00 ofclock for the new Chemistry Building and that the 3uilding Committee be authorized to let con tracts. A meeting of the Building Committee will be held June 1st at 8:00 P. M. in the Secretary's Office. I Mr.McColl appt« irep.Boad at op-| ening of Bids }Meet.Bldg.Comm« Secretary Halladay presented miscellaneous matters of business as follows: 9. Recommendation that Mr. Sweeney be appointed official in charge of all liquor and alco hol purchases for the College and that he be authorized to sign his name as such official. Mr.Sweeney apptl Qff.incharge ofl alcohol & liqug On motion of Mr. McColl, it was voted that Mr. Sweeney be appointed official in charge of all liquor and alcohol purchases for the College and that he be authorized to sign his name as such official. 10. Recommendation that the road-way leading across the campus and College farm known as "Farm Lane" be declared a private road and not subject to any of the conditions of a public highway. "F&rm Lane" de-1 clared private road On motion of Mr, Gowdyf it was voted that the Road-way be hereby declared a private road and not subject to any of the conditions of a public highway and that notices shall be publish ed to that effect. 1 1. Report of the Woodworth Farm. 674 Secy authoriz ed take legal! steps re: «?ood- wortli Farm* Trip to Wash* Ret Awarding degrees Financial re port presented Budget for 1926-27 On motion of Mr* McGoll, it was voted that the Board authorise the Secretary to take legal steps to secure a deed of the Woodworth Farm* 12. Report of trip to Washington. 13* The President recoianended that proper degrees be awarded to all those graduate students and all those: numbers of the senior class who satisfactorily complete the requirements for their respective degrees and are recommended by the faculty* On motion of Mr. McPherson, it was voted that the proper degrees be awarded all graduate students and all those members of the senior class who satisfactorily complete the require ments for their respective degrees and are recommended by the faculty. SPECIAL 03DES OF BUSIIIBS5* 1* Mr. C. 0. Wilkins presented a financial report. 2. The President presented the budget for 1926-27. On motion of Mr. Watkins, it was voted that the budget be approved subject to such changes as the President and Secretary may make. ms BUSIJSESS FHQM tflgwroffia ng THE 3QAHD OH P2SSIDSKT. Bdo of Segents meet with our: Bd. May 28th. \ 1. The President stated that the Board of Begents of the University of Michigan had accepted the invitation to meet at East Lansing for a joint meeting and had chosen the date of May 28th. The President presented a tentative program for the meeting. 2. It was voted that the next meeting of the Board be held on Friday, June 18th at 12:00 ofclock. MEETING ADJOUBHED AT 4100 oy clock. Presidents ^SL^__^-^- Secretary. MIHUTE3 OF THE THE I^EETIHG OF THE STATE BOARD OF 'AGHI CULTURE June I64 1926. THE MEETING WAS OAL^p TO rayra& AT 12i00 M* Presentt President Butterfield, Mrs. Stockman, Messrs. McColl, HcPherson, Brody, Watkina and Secretary Halladay. BBPOBTS mm PHSSIDEUT AKD SBCBETABY FOB 3EC0BD OH IIIFOSMATIO^ 1. The President reported a telegram from Adjutant General Davis saying Michigan State College had been selected as Distinguished College, 1926« 2. Also a letter of congratulations from the local post of the American Legion. 3* President Butterfield reported the following authorizations for Out-of-State Travel: llevels Pearson, Professor Heed, J. A. Hannah, E. G. Amos, Dr. Hallman, Mr. Ferguson, H. C. Moore, 0. B. Price, Dr. Horner* Chicago, 111* Des.Moines, la. Chicago, 111. Chicago, 111. Lexington, Ky., St. Paul, Minn. Freehold, K. J. Wooster, Ohio. Columbus, Ohio* May 29, State Club Leaders Committee* May 31 to June 4, Hat'i* Holstein Convention* May 21, Poultry Meeting. May, Assist Mr. Bishop in Agricultural Show. Aug. 17 to 20, Araer. Yet. Medical Association. July 7, 8, 9, Conf. on Cooperation June 21 and 22, Seed Potato meeting. June 29, Meeting of Agronomists Oct. 19-22, Without espense to the College*^ Distinguished College,19 26 i I U Congratulations 1; American Legion ! Out-of-State ; Travels travel expense Dr. W. A* Kelly Dr* W. A. Kelly is to be allowed a maximum expenditure of $150 for travelling expenses this sunnier while collecting fossils and mineral materials for use in the Geology courses at this College* C*W.Bennett visit orchards Mr. C* W. Bennett is authorised to go into Berrien and Allegan Counties next August and September to visit orchards; the College to pay Mr. Bennettfs salary and the State Department of Agriculture his expenses. It was voted that the above authorizations for Out-of-State Travel be approved. BSSIGKATIOffg^ APPOINTMBHTS. SALABY ADJUSTMENTS* ETC.. FOB COHFiaMATIOfl. 1* President Butterfield reported the fallowing resignations $