Following the 1903 commencement, in June 1903, Dr. Charles Duncan McIver issued a report of the school and its progress.[8] McIver stated the school was in "desperate need of two essentials to any high class educational institution," when referring to a gymnasium and a quality library.[8] At the time the chapel of the Curry building on campus was being used for physical activity.[8] He noted that if a donation of $5,000 or $10,000 for either building would allow the university to hopefully build a structure within twelve months.[8]