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It was thereupon VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of February 11, 1964 as corrected After discussion of the success of the University's College Bowl team, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: Whereas, The student representatives of the University of Massachusetts who participated in the televised College Bowl series conducted them- selves in a manner reflecting credit to the University, and Whereas, The success of these students was based upon the cooperative efforts of many people at the University and was enthusiastically supported by the student body as a whole, Therefore, be it Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts commends and con- gratulates the members of the College Bowl team and all faculty, administra- tion and others whose efforts con- tributed to their impressive success. Chairman Boyden commented on the contributions of Trustee Kathryn Furcolo to the University of Massachusetts, remembering her as being " deeply interested in the welfare of the University . . . . " and always " vitally interested in the welfare of the young people of the Commonwealth. The Trustees joined Chairman Boyden in expressing their sorrow upon her untimely death. 2581 Minutes of the last meeting College Bowl Resolution Tribute to Trustee Kathryn Furcolo 2582 New Board Members TRUSTEE President's Comments College of Agriculture Kennedy Memorial Lectureship UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (Dean Lamar Soutter arrived at 1:18 p.m.) Chairman Boyden continued the meeting by welcoming new Trustees Gordon and Lyons to the Board. President Lederle stated that as of March 9 the Saarinen firm has been cleared to do business in Massachusetts. There is no reason to expect further delay in working out a contract for architectural services for the Fine Arts Building. The President spoke of the pressure on graduate enroll- ment at the University saying that great expansion is occurring without appropriate financial support. Academic personnel are currently allotted to the University on a 15 to 1 ratio which is not adequate to cover graduate instruction without diluting under- graduate instruction. The President spoke of the need to break out of this lockstep in the allocation of positions. (Trustee Healey arrived at 1:20 p.m.) The President discussed the pending reorganization of the College of Agriculture which conforms with recent curriculum changes previously approved. This would reduce the number of departments in the College from 11 to 8. He also spoke of a possible future change in the name of the College which would better reflect the present mandate which is broader than the word "Agriculture". An ad hoc committee of the faculty has proposed a Kennedy Memorial Lectureship, an outline of which was distributed to the Trustees. This would be similar to the Godkin Lectureships at Harvard or the Cook Lectureships at Michigan in that it would cover a span of days and the lectures would be prepared for publication, probably by the University of Massachusetts Press. There were questions on the cost of the lectures and a suggestion that Amherst College be consulted for their experience. It was noted that the Alumni Memorial Lectures were set up with this very purpose in mind. It was felt that the Alumni would be happy to support such an endeavor. It was suggested there be a connection with the Commonwealth Kennedy Memorial Committee by having legisla- tion to include an amount sufficient to cover these lectures in our budget. On the other hand, it was suggested that the project be retained under University initiative. President Lederle commented on the House Bill (state) that is now in Ways and Means Committee to set up a law school at the University. He stated that he would write a letter to Ways and Means, in accordance with University policy, giving as much in- formation as is available on potential cost to the Commonwealth, expressing no position on the need for a law school, but expressing willingness to organize one if the Legislature so desires. (Trustee Plimpton arrived at 1:30 p.m.) i I i UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS The Executive Committee reported its recommendation that the ad hoc screening committee of the Trustees to find a Medical School Dean he continued as an ad hoc Committee on the Medical School. It was moved, seconded and VOTED: To accept the report of the Executive Committee and to establish an ad hoc Committee on the Medical School. Dean Soutter made a brief report on the status of the Medical School to the Board. The meeting recessed at 2:04 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 2:15 p.m. Present at this time were the architects for the south- west dormitories, Mr. Andrew Daland, who is the project architect, and Mr. John Whacker. These representatives carefully explained the layouts and detailed plans for the southwest dormitories. Among other items, it was brought out that it is estimated that the cost per student in this complex will be $4,568 overall, with the low- rise dormitories running about $14.50 per square foot and the high-rise dormitories about $15.50 per square foot. It is estimated that the low-rise dormitory construction will be started about June 1, 1964, with completion scheduled about August, 1965. The Dining Commons will be put out for bid about September 1, 1964, with completion in June or July of 1966 when the high-rise dormitories will also be completed. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the final plans and specifications for two twenty-two story dormitories and four other dormitories for the southwest dormitory area designed by Hugh Stubbins and Associates for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority as pre- sented to this meeting shall be approved subject to minor modifications, if any, on review by Sasaki, Walker and Associates for site development and Pietro Belluschi for design coordination and technical de- tails by the University and that the Treasurer of the University is authorized to sign the plans and specifications for and in the name of the Trustees. Trustee Schuck, Chairman of the Trustee Committee on Faculty and Program of Study reported for the Committee and it was moved, seconded and 2583 Report of Executive Committee Southwest Dormitory Complex 2584 Undergraduate Curriculum TRUSTEE Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Labor Relations Center UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED: That the courses recommended by this Committee in Document 64-051 be approved and said document is attached to and hereby made part of these minutes. It was further moved, seconded and VOTED: That the Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering as reported in Document 64-052 be approved and said document is attached to and hereby made part of these minutes. The next item for discussion was the Labor Relations Re- search Center proposal. There was extended discussion of this pro- posal which centered about the possibility of having a labor- management research center. Trustee Schuck presented considerable material which showed that there is no settled pattern in this respect, but felt that separating the two was the rule. After ex- tended discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To resubmit this proposal to the Trustee Committee on Faculty and Program of Study for further study and recommenda- tions as to whether it should be a separate program or a joint program. It is understood that the Committee will confer with Dr. Redfern and Trustee Thompson and another report is requested at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees. It was further under stood that they will not present a detailed academic program at this time. Trustee Schuck further reported on the discussion of the Trustee Committee on Faculty and Program of Study that the Presi- dent in this critical academic market needs authority to make firm offers to academic personnel from Instructor through Department Head. The committee has asked him to confer with legal counsel in drafting an appropriate delegation, it being understood that offers are for one year appointments and would not grant tenure. The committee will be submitting a proposal in the near future. The committee also expects to get a procedure for analysis of new appointments, promotions, and resignations on a long-term basis. follows : The Nominating Committee's report was presented as I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS 196/i - 1965 President, His Excellency, Endicott Peabody Chairman, Frank L. Boyden Secretary, Robert J. McCartney Assistant Secretary, Leo F. Redfern Treasurer, Kenneth W. Johnson The Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the President of the University shall be members ex-officio of all standing committees. Executive Committee Frank L. Boyden, Chairman Dennis M. Crowley J. John Fox Joseph P. Healey Calvin Plimpton George L. Pumphret Committee on Faculty and Program of Study Victoria Schuck, Chairman Louis M. Lyons Dennis M. Crowley Calvin Plimpton John W. Haigis Frederick S. Troy Owen B. Kiernan Most Rev. Christopher J, Weldon Committee on Agriculture and Horticulture Fred C. Emerson, Chairman Charles H. McNamara Harry D. Brown Louis M. Lyons Committee on Buildings and Grounds John W. Haigis, Chairman Harry D. Brown Fred C. Emerson Committee on Finance Joseph P. Healey, Chairman J. John Fox Robert D. Gordon Victoria Schuck Hugh Thompson George L. Pumphret Frederick S. Troy Committee on Recognized Student Activities I Hugh Thompson, Chairman Edmund J. Croce Alfred L. Frechette Committee on Legislation George L. Pumphret, Chairman Fred C. Emerson Robert D. Gordon John W. Haigis Hugh Thompson Frederick S. Troy 2585 Report of Nominating Committee 2586 Personnel Actions Murray D. Lincoln land in Ohio Paresky Property UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Committee on Athletics Dennis M. Crowley, Chairman Harry D. Brown Edmund J. Croce It was moved, seconded and J. John Fox Hugh Thompson Frederick S. Troy VOTED: That the above named persons as recommended by the Nominating Committee be elected to their respective positions and committees. The President recommended that the Board approve the pro- posed personnel actions and after general discussion, it was there- upon moved, seconded and VOTED; To approve the personnel actions as set forth in Document 64-05-4 and including Supplement 1 which are hereby attached to and made part of these minutes. It was further VOTED: That every personnel action shall be subject to the policies and procedures now in effect and as subsequently amended, revised, added to or repealed by the Board of Trustees with respect to professional personnel under pro- visions of Chapter 75 of the General Laws as amended by Chapter 64.8, 1962. The classi- fication, salary range and descriptive job specifications for each position to which a member of the professional staff is hereby appointed, promoted, transferred, or de- termined shall be as hereunder determined by the Board of Trustees or under their authority. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To enter into a lease agreement with the Oil and Realty Developments, Inc., in re- gard to a five-year lease of land in the Township of Blendon, County of Franklin, Ohio. Chairman Boyden read a letter from Mr. David S. Paresky. His mother, Mrs. Paresky, desires to appear before the Committee on Buildings and Grounds. Discussion was made as to the University's investment portfolio. After general discussion, including note of the recommendation of Standish, Ayer and McKay, it was moved, seconded and UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED: That Treasurer Johnson be authorized to sell 400 rights for the purchase of American Telephone & Telegraph's Company stock now held by the University of Massachusetts, Warrant #2 093 912 There being no further business, the meeting was ad- journed at 3:40 p.m. / )AU9 William C. Venman Acting Secretary, pro tem Attest: Leo F. Redfern, Acting Secretary 2587 Investment Actions 2588 Minutes of last meeting Undergraduate ■ees Graduate degrees Labor Education Program UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 13, 1964, 12:30 p.m., Statler Hilton Hotel, Boston PRESENT: Chairman Boyden, President Lederle, Trustees Thompson, Healey, Fox, Solomon, Frechette, Schuck, Lyons, Kiernan, Croce, Gordon, Troy, Pumphret, Plimpton, Sweig, Haigis, Crowley, Emerson, Treasurer Johnson, Acting Secretary Redfern, Dr. Venman, Mr. Grady, Dr. Gage, Dean McGuirk, Mr. William Belanger (Massachusetts State Council AFL-CIO), Mr. Lawrence Rogin (National Education Director AFL-CIO) and Mr. Austion Broadhurst The provisions of Chapter 626 of the Acts of 195S having "been complied with, and a quorum of the Board of Trustees being present and acting throughout, Chairman Boyden called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. Following the luncheon, the Chairman con- vened the business session and introduced the new member of the Board, Dr. Martin Sweig, and the other guests present. It was moved, seconded and VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1964. On recommendation of the President, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To authorize the granting of Bachelor degrees to those candidates listed on Document 64-055, as amended, which are hereby attached and made part of these minutes. On recommendation of the President, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To authorize the granting of advanced degrees to those candidates listed on Document 64-056, as amended, which are hereby attached and made part of these minutes. Chairman Schuck stated that the Faculty and Program of Study Committee had two items which they were recommending to the Board. The first item was the previously discussed proposal for a program of Labor Education that would be established with a small core of teaching and research staff, under the guidance of a broadly representative advisory council, and with an interdepartmen- tal graduate faculty committee which would have jurisdiction over a graduate program that would later be submitted to the Board for approval in regard to details. Chairman Schuck stated that the I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Faculty and Program of Study Committee had consulted with the University Labor Education Committee and had found that the School of Business Administration is planning to offer services to business and industry, along with tentative plans of a similar nature in the School of Engineering for industrial liaison services. She introduced Mr. Lawrence Rogin, National Education Director AFL-CIO. Mr. Rogin stated that he was familiar with the proposal and had worked with the University Labor Education Committee during the course of their planning. In his opinion this constituted a very important program in regard to extension services that should be provided to labor in a state as industrialized as Massachusetts. Also, he noted, Massachusetts was the only major industrial state without such a program at the present time. Adult education ser- vice is a particular responsibility of state universities around the nation, Mr. Rogin stated, and are needed in a society that has complex social, political and economic problems confronting it. In a real sense, he added, the state universities are those institu- tions of higher education most closely related to the needs and aspirations of the working people of our society. Experience has found that such service as proposed in this program develops con- structive and healthy relationships between the Working people and higher education. The university of Wisconsin has an outstanding program in this area, Cornell University has one geared to both undergraduate and graduate collegiate training. He stated that in his opinion a labor program organized separately from services devoted to business and industry is preferred although this does not injure nor pro- hibit cooperative joint efforts wherever feasible. He noted that the University of Connecticut, when expanding its program, separated the formerly combined management and labor programs in order to provide greater cohesion and unity to these two services. Mr. William Belanger, President of the State AFL-CIO Labor Council, added that his people would be willing to work for immediate legis- lative support of such a program. In his opinion, the Legislature seems favorably disposed to the general principles of having such a program of educational service to the working people of the Commonwealth. It was thereupon moved, seconded and VOTED: To approve the program for Labor Education as contained in the report of the ad hoc Committee on Labor Education with such mofifications and adjustments as may be required as the program develops. (Copy of the report of the Committee on Labor Education is attached to and hereby made part of the minutes) (Document 6-4-053) Upon recommendation of the President, Chairman Schuck said the Faculty and Program of Study Committee was recommending the appointment of Dr. Oswald Tippo as Provost. It was thereupon moved, seconded and unanimously 2589 Appointment of New Provost UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED! To appoint Dr. Oswald Tippo as Provost of the University of Massachusetts and concurrently as Professor of Botany, with tenure in the position of Professor, U of M. Mr. Paul Weidlinger and Mr. Levy of Weidlinger Engineers and Mr. Radford of Skidmore, Owing s & Merrill were invited into the meeting for the purpose of discussing latest plans in con- nection with the Sports Stadium. Mr. Radford said that some revision in the preliminary plans had been made in accordance with their understanding of Trustee desire. Such changes required the removal of the public facilities and players dressing rooms to a separate structure adjacent to the Stadium. The seating capacity is still planned for 17,300 permanent seats with additional temporary seating possible. The press box was now raised above the western edge of the structure. In working with Sasaki, Walker & Associates, Mr. Radford said they had suggested a high hedge coverage in the Stadium area. He noted the height of the top seats were 40 feet from the field instead of the previous 28 feet originally planned, and that the press box was 50 feet above the field. The facility would allow for additional expansion in the future if such a need were required. Mr. Broadhurst, legal bond counsel for the Building Authority stated that the cost is estimated at $1,279,500, compared to a preliminary original estimate of $1,100,000. The in- crease, said Mr. Broadhurst, does not make this portion, nor the total project costs with the dormitories, beyond the contemplated financing. He noted that the total project cost would approach $11,000,000 and that the slight increase in the Stadium cost would not exceed this amount. The President stated that he was hopeful that the current level of athletic fees would support the project as he did not wish to recommend any increase in fees at this time. Mr. Broadhurst stated that the costing estimates show that the project can be financed if the fee allocated for the facility is $8.00 for the first several years. This,, he added, would allow some contingency reserve for emergencies as well as adequate con- struction contingencies. He noted that the Commonwealth is provid- ing site and road work, including drainage, fencing, turfing and paving. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the materials presented to this meeting by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and by Paul Weidlinger and Associates be approved as the preliminary plans and specifications for the sports facility included in the Fourth Project of the University of Massachusetts Building Authority referred to in the Contract for Financial Assistance dated as of January 1, 1964 between the Commonwealth and said Authority. I I I I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Healey, Chairman of the Medical School Committee, stated that his committee is satisfied with the progress being made on the establishment of a new University of Massachusetts Medical School. Two items would require Board approval in order to maintain this progress. These two items would be a survey of selected possible hospital facilities in the Commonwealth and the use of medical educational consultants for advising on the Medical School program and related matters. Mr. Healey noted that Dr. Rourke, of New York City, an expert on hospital surveys has agreed to conduct such a study for the University if desired. The Medical School Committee felt that such a survey would be highly desirable. Copies of the proposed budget that would be required to move the program forward were distributed to the Trustees and included costs for such items as site location, surveys, planning, and core staffing requirements. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the budget for fiscal year 1965 in amount of $184,000 proposed for the Uni- versity School of Medicine as submitted by the President be approved and the ad- ministration be authorized to submit said budget to the executive office of Ad- ministration and Finance. It was also moved, seconded and VOTED! To authorize the Treasurer of the University, Kenneth W. Johnson, acting with the approval of the President, to enter into an agreement with Anthony J. J. Rourke, M.D., hospital con- sultant for hospital surveys by his firm of hospital experts and to expend not more than $15,500 for such purpose. Mr. Halgis reporting for the Buildings and Grounds Com- mittee, presented a number of recommended land acquisition votes. It was VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 705, Acts of 1962, Item 8063-19, authorizing the Trustees of the University to acquire certain lands with the buildings thereon for the development of the University by purchase or by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, and the authority granted therein, independent appraisals of the value of the land and build- ings having been made by qualified disinterested appraisers and filed with Kenneth W. Johnson, Treasurer, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: 2591 Medical School Medical School Budget Cobbs Property 2592 TRUSTEE Ociclci Property UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED! That the Trustees of the University purchase or take by eminent domain in fee the property of Isohel A. Cohhs containing 22.0996 acres more or less situate in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and being a portion of the premises described in a deed recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1005, Page 505, and more particularly described on a "Plan of land in Amherst, Mass., to be taken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the use of the Trustees of the University of Massa- chusetts, dated February 14, 1964, Gordon E. Ainsworth & Associates, Registered Land Sur- veyors, Engineers and Landscape Architects, Deerfield, Mass."; and that the purchase price for the said property be $17,930. It was further VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 705, Acts of 1962, Item 8063-19, authorizing the Trustees of the University to acquire certain lands with the buildings thereon for the development of the University by purchase or by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, and the authority granted therein, independent appraisals of the value of the land and build- ings having been made by qualified disinterested appraisers and filed with Kenneth W. Johnson, Treasurer, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously; VOTED: That the Trustees of the University purchase or take by eminent domain in fee, the property of Joseph S. Ocicki and Shirley M. Ocicki situate on Sunset Avenue in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and being the same premises described in a deed from Juzefa Ocicki dated May 2, 1952, and recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1116, Page 382, and also deed from the said Juzefa Ocicki dated August 4, I960, recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1332, Page 223 and being all of the property owned by the said Joseph S. Ocicki and Shirley M. Ocicki situate on Sunset Avenue in said Amherst; and that the purchase price for said property be $12,700. I TRUSTEE I I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS It was further VOTED: To pay to Ada R. Paresky the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) for her property situate on North Pleasant Street in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and more particularly described in a deed to Paul Paresky and Ada R. Paresky recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1039, Page 211, and being the same premises which were taken by eminent domain proceedings by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the use of the Trustees of the University of Massachusetts. The aforesaid payment is in accordance with an offer of settle- ment made to the University of Massachusetts by Ada R. Paresky. Mr. Broadhurst presented lease agreement forms to the Board, one in regard to the constructing and furnishing of six dormitory buildings and the other in regard to the Dining Commons that will be servicing these buildings. These leases are for land that will enable the Building Authority to proceed with phase one of the Southwest Dormitory project. It was then moved, second and VOTED: WHEREAS the University of Massachusetts Build- ing Authority (the Authority), created by Chapter 773 of the Acts of I960, (said Chapter 773 as amended by Chapter 763 of the Acts of 1962 and by Chapter 684 of the Acts of 1963 being hereafter called the "Enabling Act") is authorized by the Enabling Act, among other things, to lease from The Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts (the Commonwealth) such lands of the Commonwealth, or rights therein, as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of the Enabling /ct; and WHEREAS the Trustees (the Trustees) of the University of Massachusetts (the University) are authorized, acting in the name and on behalf of the Commonwealth, among other things, to lease to the Authority land owned by the Commonwealth in the towns of Amherst or Hadley or grant easements, licenses or any other rights or privileges therein to the Authority; and WHEREAS the Trustees, acting pursuant to the Enabling Act, have authorized a written request to be made to the Authority that the Authority, among other things, construct, equip and furnish a dining commons building for the purposes pro- vided in the Enabling Act; Now, Therefore I TRUSTEE I I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BE IT RESOLVED That, pursuant to the Enabling Act, the lease by The Commonwealth to the Authority of a parcel of land owned by the Commonwealth in the town of Amherst and the granting to the Authority of easements, licenses and other rights and privileges in such land, all as more particularly described, and for the dining commons building purposes recited, in the lease presented to this meeting, be and the same hereby are authorized; that siad lease be and it hereby is approved; and that the Trustees or a majority thereof be and hereby are authorized, in the name and on behlaf of the Commonwealth, to sign, acknowledge and deliver said lease in or substantially in the form pre- sented to this meeting and to cause the common seal of the University and of the Trustees to be affixed thereto. Mr. Broadhurst stated it would be necessary to obtain from the Trustees their approval of the working drawings and specifications for the project #4 dormitories in order to allow the Building Authority to move forward on that project. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the working drawings and specifications presented to this meeting, dated April 6, 1964, entitled "University of Massachusetts Project #4 Dormitories" by Hugh Stubbins & Associates, Inc. be and they hereby are approved and that the President hereby is authorized to endorse such approval on one copy thereof. (Chairman Boyden left at 3:07 p.m. for a prior commitment, Mr. Crowley assumed the chair.) The President presented the personnel actions and called attention of the Board to the fact that the appointment of Mr. Bezanson as Professor and Head of the Music Department would carry tenure as Professor, U of M. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To approve the personnel actions as set forth forth in Document 64-057 and including Supple- ment 1 and Supplement 2 which are hereby attached to and made part of these minutes. It was further 2595 Personnel Actions 2596 TRUSTEE Morgan Horses Board UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED; That every personnel action shall be subject to the policies and procedures now in effect and as subsequently amended, revised, added to or repealed by the Board of Trustees with respect to professional personnel under pro- visions of Chapter 75 of the General Laws as amended by Chapter 648, 1962. The classifi- cation, salary range and descriptive job specifications for each position to which a member of the professional staff is hereby appointed, promoted, transferred, or determined shall be as hereunder determined by the Board of Trustees or under their authority. The President spoke on the great utilization being made of the University Morgan horses in both research and in instruction in Physical Education and recommended that the policy dated April 8, 1964 from the Treasurer's Office be adopted in regard to the use of the herd, including the increase of the stud fee from $35.00 to $100.00. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the policy on utilization of the Morgan horses at the University as recommended in the memo from the Treasurer's Office dated April 8, 1964 be and hereby is approved, including the stud fee of $100.00 (Document 64-069) Mr. Grady spoke on the matter of dining hall rates and board rates at the University and referred to the memo distributed on this matter. He stated that the Dining Commons plans to serve 4200 people and will encourage greater use of weekend services and will undertake programs for upgrading the services and hours of the Dining Commons. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That beginning September 1, 1964 the semester meal-ticket rates in all units of the Boarding Halls be $185 for meals served during weekdays, and $224 for the full week, extended vacation periods excluded, and furthermore, that the Treasurer be authorized to establish rates for meals financed by cash sales and conferences, as well as other boarding hall rates, and to establish a refund schedule for student with- drawals. Dr. Gage, University Physician, spoke on the need for in- creasing student health service fees and noted the great increase in visits and treatment by the University Health Services in the past few years. He also called attention of the Board fo the fact that the recommended fee is not as great as that normally charged E I I I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS by other institutions, especially in view of the medical insurance coverage that is provided to our students on an optional basis. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED; That beginning September 1, 1964 the Student Health Service Fee at the university of Massa- chusetts shall be $20.00 per student per semester, and that the Treasurer be authorized to establish other fees related to health services and to establish a refund schedule in accordance with this general policy. At the request of the President, the Treasurer indicated the need for transfers between subsidiary accounts in order to provide necessary funds for the completion of operations during the current fiscal year. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To authorize the following transfers between subsidiary accounts as follows: In Account 1350-01: I 3. 4. From: To: From: To: To: From: To: 01 - Salaries, Permanent Positions $170,000 03 - Services, Non-Employees 170,000 06 - Housekeeping Supplies & Expense 19,000 10 - Travel & Auto Expense 8,000 14 - Office & Administrative Expense 11,000 11 - Advertising and Printing 14 - Office & Administrative Expense Maple Decline Research Project From: 03 - Services, Non-Employees To: 18 - Capital Outlay 3,000 3,000 18,915 18,915 I The President stated that he felt it would be highly de- sirable if members of the Board could be authorized to attend the meetings of the Association of Govern ing Boards in order that the University would have official representation at the meetings of this important organization. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the Chairman of the Board be authorized to designate one or more trustee members and their spouses to attend the next meeting of the Association of Governing Boards for the purpose of representing the University of Massachusetts. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m. Leo F. Redfern Acting Secretary 2597 Student Health Service Fee Transfers President's Comments Association of Governing Boards 2598 TRUSTEE President's Comments Dean of Medical School Dedication of Boyden Hall UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 11, 1964, 12:30 p.m., Statler Hilton Hotel, Boston PRESENT: President Lederle, Trustees Haigis, Fox, Gordon, Croce , Plimpton, Thompson, Solomon, Frechette, Lyons, Troy, McNamara, Brown, Kiernan, Sweig., Weldon, Schuck, Treasurer Johnson, Acting Secretary Redfern, Dr. Venman, Business Manager Grady The provisions of Chapter 626 of the Acts of 1958 having been complied with, and a quorum of the Board of Trustees being present and acting throughout, and in the absence of the Chairman, Trustee Thompson was unanimously elected Chairman pro tem. In considering Item 1 of the agenda, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1964. At the request of the Chairman pro tem, the President recommended that in consonance with similar recent appointments of qualified personnel to the University staff he wished to recommend Dr. Lamar Soutter to appointment as Professor of Surgery with tenure concurrent with his existing appointment as Dean of the University Medical School. It was thereupon moved, seconded and unanimously VOTED: That Dr. Lamar Soutter, concurrently with his title of Dean of the University Medical School, is hereby appointed Professor of Surgery, with tenure as Professor, U of M. The President reaffirmed the invitation to all members of the Board to attend the dedication of the Frank L. Boyden Building on Sunday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. in Amherst. The President noted that Mr. Pumphret, Chairman of the Building Authority, was visiting the campus in Amherst today in connection with some problems con- cerning insufficient finishers at work on the dormitories on the hill. It was the intention of Mr. Pumphret to see what might be necessary to keep the construction of this project on schedule in order that the dormitories can be available at the opening of the fall term. I I UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS The President explained the announced policy of expanding admissions at the University by making available an opportunity to approximately 300 qualified students, who could not otherwise be accepted, to attend the summer session with the opportunity for those who successfully complete this session of enrolling as full- time students in the following spring term. The President noted the earnest attempt of the University to take as many students as possible and that this special program was one method of achieving limited expansion immediately. The President briefly explained the budget plans on which the University budget documents will be based and noted that these plans in turn are built upon the requirements of enrollment in- creases, staffing requirements, new program developments, and the strengthening and expanding of existing programs. He stated that the University budget documents would soon be sent to the Board for their consideration and approval. The Chairman pro tern requested Trustee Haigis to report for the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Chairman Haigis explained the matter of requesting the Town of Amherst to abandon certain streets in relation to the orderly development of the campus accord ing to the Master Plan. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: To authorize Judge Samuel Blassberg on be- half of the Board to contact the Town Manager and Town Counsel of the Town of Amherst for the purpose of arranging for the Town to release in quit claim all of its rights, titles and interests in Hillside Avenue so-called and Eastman Lane so-called to the University for the purpose of enabling the University to develop the campus in accordance with the University Master Plan. After general discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the Board approve the final plans for the road construction as related to the first phase of the Master Planning Traffic and Road Development project. In order to keep the road plan of the campus moving forward, the Chairman stated it would be necessary for the Board to authorize the awarding of a contract for the first phase of this project. It was thereupon moved, seconded and 2599 Report of Buildings & Grounds Committee Hillside Avenue Eastman Lane Roads ;600 TRUSTEE Sewer System Blasko Property UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED: To award the contract for the construction of roads, sidewalks, and parking areas, Project 63-1, Account No. 8363-O8, W.R. 42829, to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder, Warner Brothers, Incorporated, Sunderland, in amount of the base bid of $55,338.00 and to authorize the Treasurer, Kenneth W. Johnson, to execute said con- struction contract in the name of and for the Board of Trustees and to take any and all other actions necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Chairman explained the need for cooperative action in development of the town sewerage lines through University propertjy and the request of the Town for an easement in order to accomplish this. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the Trustees of the University grant to the Inhabitants of the Town of Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, an ease- ment thirty (30) feet in width for the purpose of laying and maintaining a sewer line across property of the University which will provide the necessary sewage facilities for the proposed new football site and other athletic facilities for the University; such easement to commence at the Town of Amherst Sewage Treatment Plant and to continue to Amity Street so- called, as shown on a plan entitled, "Ease- ment for Sewers through land of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, dated February 1964, No. 8-SG63-L15, drawn by Haley & Ward, Engineers". The granting of this easement is contingent upon the confirma- tion of the authority of the Trustees to grant such an easement. It was moved, seconded and VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 705, Acts of 1962, Item 8063-19, authorizing the Trustees of the University to acquire certain lands with the buildings thereon, for the development of the University, by purchase or by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, and the authority granted therein, independent appraisals of the value of the land and build- ings having been made by qualified disinterested appraisers, and filed with Kenneth W. Johnson, Treasurer, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously r i 1 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VOTED: That the Trustees of the University purchase, or take by eminent domain, in fee, the property of Elsie Blasko situate on the westerly side of Sunset Avenue in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and being the same premises described in a deed from Frank P. Toole to Stanley Blasko, dated November November 12, 1913, and recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 696, Page 391, and that the purchase price for said property be Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety ($17,490.00) dollars. The Chairman noted the traffic impediment of the brick building west of the Curry Hicks Cage and said that it was no longer necessary for even storage purposes. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and VOTED: That the Board approve the demolition of the brick storage building west of the Curry Hicks Cage. Chairman Haigis stated that the Buildings and Grounds Committee's recommendations on the proposed capital outlay budgets would come before the Board at the next meeting. In the absence of the Chairman, the President reported that the Executive Committee had discussed a possible grant from the Furcolo Foundation which the University would intend to utilize in establishing, as feasible, a program of congressional intern- ships in cooperation with the Massachusetts Congressional delega- tion. These interns would be known as Furcolo Scholars in memory of Kathryn Furcolo, late member of the Board. The President also reported that the Executive Committee had considered the great need for university- level educational opportunities in the greater Boston area and it was the consensus of the Executive Committee that if the Legislature requested the University would respond to meet this need. If this were done it was his hope that by the fall of 1965 such a facility could involve 1,000 students with emphasis upon commuter low-cost education. Such a facility should be located, if possible, near mass transit systems. The President noted the great advantages of having the University of Massachusetts undertake this type of educational ex- pansion, such advantages including strong accreditation position of the University, the ability to attract highly qualified faculty, and experience in coordinating and developing university- level pro- grams. It was noted that coordination among institutions in Boston ought to be an important factor to take into account in any such development. The President stated that the University would be in- terested in expanding educational opportunities in Boston rather than in substituting for existing facilities. It was noted that University action in this area would insure high standards, economy, and relatively quick effective action. 