President Sloan 7th report Jan. 1906. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, JANUARY 1906. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE Gentlemen:- I beg leave to submit herewith the Semi-Annual Report of the President of the College for the year ending December 31st, 1905: also the Treasurer's report for the entire year. Your attention is also called to the reports of Professors appendedm and to the requisitions made by them, severally, for the Departments of Instruction. NUMBER OF STUDENTS. Up to date two hundred and ninety students have matriculated. Of this number one hundred and sixtry five are pursuing regular academic, four year courses of study, and of the latter number seventythree are Freshman: the number of special students is twenty-nine: "The Special Scholarships for Men Teachers" number sixty-three, and of them only twenty-one are first year men: the number of Law Students is twenty-seven. Six students are pursuing Post-graduate work. The number of women enrolled is seventeen. Only one fourth of the number of Special Scholarships for Men teachers allowed by the Legislature have been taken this year. Perhaps the superior money value of the Clemson Scholarships may account for this in numbers. Attention is especially called to Prof. Wardlaw's remarks on this point. The second year scholarship men now outnumber the first year men. This falling off is much to be regretted, for as a rule, these men are faithful and earnest and are rapidly developing intellectually, and in all other qualities which would tend to make of them good teachers and useful citizens. ___ Only 1/4 of Normal scholarships taken 423 424 Dr. Gordon B. Moore Sunday evening servicesProf. Yates Snowden Prof. Majirlle To. Twitchell NEW PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS. Upom the resignation f Dr. William J. Flinn, Prof. Gordon B. Moore, by your authority, was transferred to the Chair of Philosophy, his eminent fitness for the work given him to do is at this early date plainly manifest. He is also the Chaplain of the College. Through his influene a plan has been devised by means of which it is hoped attractive religious services may be held in the College Chapel at least one Sunday evening each month during the session. At these services addresses will be delivered by eminent men selected from the various religious denominations in the State, regardless of creeds. Professor Yates Snowden, elected by your Board Professor of Hisotry and Political Science to date from September 1st, 1905, took charge of this Department at the opening of the session and form the outset won the confidence and respect of both students and Faculty. His work is admirably done. His report is herewith submitted. The new Professor of Geology and Mineralogy, mayville W. Twitchell, was on hand at the opening of the session and continues, as he bega,. to do his work with marked efficiency and great zeal. This department, being a new one, needs to be developed. The Executive Committee has given Professor Twitchell, for equipment, Nineteen Five Hundred Dollars from the Dollars appropriated by the legislature for the Chair of Geology. At present, four classes are under his instruction: Geology, Economic Geology, Mineralogy and Physiography. The class in Economic Geology is made up of graduate students. The total number of students in these classes is fiftytwo: seventeen in Geology and Mineralogy, and thirty-five in Physiography. His number of hours per week is fourteen. Your attention is called to his report appended. LIST OF PROFESSORS AND INTRUCTORS. Profs. and Instructors. Classes. Hours. Students. Prof. Benjamin Sloan--Physics, 2 6 10 Inst. A. C. Carson, " 5 17 92 Prof. Wm. B. Burney--Chemistry, 4 10 61 President Sloan's report Jan. 1906 coutin. Profs. & Instructors. Classes. Hours. Students. Prof. E.S. Joynes-- Mod. Languages, 6 18 65 Inst. Herman Spahr, " " 7 21 148 2/3 Prof. Jos D. Pope--Law & Dean of L. Fac. 1 9 14 Adj. Prof. M. H. Moore--Law, 1 6 23 Prof. G. B, Moore, --Philodophy, 4 11 85 Prof. Patterson Wardlaw--Ped. 5 16-18 85 Prof. Chas. W. Bain--Ancient Lan. 6 17 42 Adj. Prof. E.L. Green, " " 5 16 41 Prof. F. H. Colock--Math, 5 13 60 600 Inst. W.E. Fendley, " 2 6 61 234 Inst. E.D. Easterling, " 1 5 113 Prof. G.A. Wauchope,--Eng. 6 16 200 142 Adj. Prof. H.C. Davis, " 4 12 1/2 85 227 Prof. A.C. Moore,-- Biology, 4 12 38 Prof. Yates Snowden--Hist. & Pol. Sci. 4 12 136 Inst. Geo. McCutchen, " " " 5 10 103 239 Prof. M. W. Twitchell, Geology & Mineralogy. 4 14 52 SMALL CLASSES MOST EFFICIENTLY TAUGHT. It will be observed from the schedule above that the number of students in each of the Departments--Modern Languages, History English and Mathematics-- is very large; in Modern Languages where each student should have daiky trials at pronunication this is notably so: indeed the best teaching with untrained boys and young men can only be done when the classes are small. Every student should feel and know that he will each day be called upon to show what he is doing. The classes in nearly all of the Departments are too large, and with our present teaching force the number of students in College has reached a maximum, if the best results are desired. 425 426 President Sloan's report Jan. 1906, coutin. ___ NEW BUILDINGS. The College has completely outgrown the room-space provided for it. In the dormitories, all told there are one hundred and two rooms designed for sleeping apartments. Six of these are located over the Chapel, and for several reasons it is not desirable that they should be occupied as dormitories--although they are now so occupied. Nine other rooms are necessarily used for College purposes: two of them for study and toilet rooms for girl students; two as extensions to lecture rooms; two for Instructors' quarters; one for Post and Express Office; one for tools and general stores, and one for the Marshal. We have left ninety-three sleeping rooms. Most of these now have three students in a room and some of them four. Should we have an increase of seventy-five men, or a hundred, quarters would have to be rented for them in the city. We are also deficient in lecture rooms. The Law Classes need more room. Prof. Wardlaw needs the entire floor on which his Lecture room is situated; Prof. Colcock needs a drawing room. Mr. Sphar is entirely too much cramped, and so are Messers. Davis, easterling and Fendley. Should it be found necessary to have a new Professor, or a new Instructor even, there would be for him absolutely no lecture room. A new building containing at least six lecture rooms and twenty or more sleeping apartments is greatly needed. Houses for Professors are also badly needed. Three Professors two Adjunct Professors and two Instructors are now forced to provide lodging for themselves, and one Adjunct Professor and two Instructors ocoupy rooms in the dormitories of the College--rooms which are need- ed for students. The College owns the land on which these houses could be built, and if we were permitted to borrow the money with which to build them, in five years, by renting the houses, the College would own them and then be able to provide its Professors with houses free of rent. Indeed I can see how the College as it grows, and grew it must, will in the near future need every foot of its now vacant lands to provide for the absolute necessities for its expansion. At its meeting on the 6th of December, 1905, your Board took steps looking towards a provision for the ocupancy of a portion of the College vacant land. I wish provision could be made for the profitable occupancy of every foot of it. GIBBES' GREEN. There is constantly being made efforts to open a street-on extension of College Street--across what is known as Gibbes' Green. The house of the late Major Gibbes faces on this Green and lots are now being sold by the heirs of Major Gibbes to persons who expect to build thir houses facing in the same direction--it is a beautiful outlook. All of them want a right of way, bordering the Green and their possessiong, into Pendleton Street. For years Major Gibbes and his family, and the tenants of houses south of him, have been passing out along this way. I recommend that a street not wider than thirty feet, extending--on the East side of the Green-from Green Street to Pendleton Street, be allowed these people, provided they agree to make no attempt to open College Street across the Green. UNIVERSITY. I believe it is the intention of your Board to apply to the Legislature for authority to change the name of "South Carolina College" to that of "University of South Carolina". This step has the hearty endorsement of the Faculty. To effect this no great increase in the State Appropriation for the Support of the College will be needed. The College is now doing, largely, University work. It offers five distinctly seperate courses leading to the degree of A.B.; three courses leading to the degree of B.S. ; one course leading to the L.I. degree, and one course leading to the degree of L.L.B. In each one of these courses wide election is allowed in the Junior and Senior years. A two years course specially adapted for teachers is also offered, and a number of other special courses for students who desire to pursue their studies for one or more yeas. It would 427 __ 30 footstreet from Green to Pendleton St. __ University of S.C. Mrs. H. N. Talley ill Mrs. Osborn 428 be well to provide for the expansion of the Law Department and, also, to establish a School of Commerce. The germs of a University are now well rooted in the College; the plant needs only an oppurtunity to grow and to expand. Here in Columbia, eventually the State is bound to have a great University. If the College helds on to the land which it now possesses the money for its development into this great University is, in time, sure to come. INFIRMARY. The Infirmary needs, badly, a spearate ward for contagious diseases. There are is now no possible chance of isolating cases of this kind. There are now several students in the Infirmary with measles. It sometimes happens that small-pox patients are sent there--in either case the Infirmary is barred to students suffering with other diseases. The matron, Mrs. Madden, is efficient and is well thought of by the students. She complains of the insufficiency of her salary--thirty-five dollars per month. I think, myself, because of the great increase in the price of living, it is too small and recommend that it be increased at least forty dollars per month. Students sick in the Infirmary pay only fifty cents per day board. The matron cannot, at this price, furnish the board without loss. STEWARDS HALL. The Stewards Hall is again under the management of Mrs. Ball. Mrs. Talley, on account of ill health, could not return to the Hall at the opening of the session. I have allowd Mrs. Ball to employ an assistant, Mrs. Osborn of Leesburg, Va., at a salary of twenty-five dollars per month. The work will break down any one woman who attempts to manage the Hall as it should be done. The beard furnished continues to be excellent. For the months of this session the average number of students boarding has been over a hundred. The price of board per month is eleven dollars. President's report Jan 1906. countin CENTENNIAL OF SOCIETIES. The two Literary Societies of the College--The Clariosophie and Euphradian--laudably desire to celebrate their centennial birthday, which occur on the 6th day of February, 1906. To carry out this desire each society has appropriated $100. The Faculty is expected to contribute $100.00 and your Board is asked to appropriate $200. The members of this Board appreciate fully the educational value of these societies and the necessity of encouraging and sustaining them in their good work. I wish, simply, to call attention to their approaching Centennial. The programme suggested is as follows: On Monday night, Feb. 5th 1906--in the Opera House--a short address of welcome by the President of one of the Literary Societies; a short speech by one student orator from each Society; a short speech by an Alumnis of each Society, and closing remarks by the President of the other Society. On Tuesday morning, February 6th, short addresses from visiting representatives from other Literary Societies, and on Tuesday night a banquet. All Colleges in the State will be invited to send representatives and each Literary Societes of these Colleges will also be invited to send representatives. Colleges and Socieites outside of the State, at the diseretion of the Committee, will also be invited to participate and, of course, the Societ Alumni will be invited to be present. 432 ___ ATHLETICS. I have to report that the office of Physical Director has not been filled this session. The place was kept open for Mr. Eugene McCarthy, who last session had given great satisfaction in the discharge of his duties. Last spring his leg was broken by a fall from a horse and has never healed. On the 2nd of December, 1905, the leg was rebroken and reset, and at this time is still unhealed. The question is, shall some one be employed for the remainder of the session? The college football team has played seven games; winning four, tieing one and losing two. The games lest were with the V. P. I. and the A. & M. of N. C. These teams were composed of men much heavier, much older and far more hardened and seasoned than were the men of the S. C. C. team. So there is nothing discouraging in the loss of these two games, especially when it is considered that the V. P. I. team beat West Point and Virginia University, and that the A. & M. tied N. C. University and was composed, I am told, of men gathered from Maine to Washington State. I am pleased to report that the team has paid all expenses arising this session and has applied $40 to the payment of debts ineurred some six years ago. RESOLUTION OF FACULTY. The question as to whether Junior Law should be allowed as an eleetive study for Academic Senior Class-men arose at the beginning of the session in the case of Mr. Desaussure Gilland. Mr. Gilland was allewed to take the study, but this permission was not to be taken as a precedent, and on Oct. 10th the follewing resolution was passed. Resolved, that the question of admitting Junior Law as an elective to Academic Senior Class-men be referred to the Board of Trustees for its consideration. President Sloan report Jan. 1906. coutin SUMMARY OF THINGS ASKED FOR. 1. I would like to have permission to appoint a student as Mail and Express Clerk, with a salary the same as that of bell ringer--$70.00--to assist the Marshal. The distribution of mail and express among three hundred students occupies several hours of the Marshal's time each day which could be far better and more efficiently employed by him. At the same time some worthy student would be receiving help in paying his way through College. 2. That Mrs. Madden's salary be raised from $35 to $40. 3. That Mr. Dyches' salary be raised from $50 to $60. 4. That Professors' salaries be restored to $2000. 5. That $200 be appropriated to defray expenses of Centennial Celebration of the two Societies-Clarisophic and Euphradian. 6. That $476 be appropriated for the Department of Philosophy-see Professor G. B. Moore's report in which the things needed are specified. I heartily recommend the granting of this appropriation. 7. That $1090 be appropriated to the equipment of the Department of Physics. I have had Mr. Carson, the Instructor, to make a detailed statement--appended to this report--of the pieces of apparatus most essential. There is no piece on the list which is not badly needed, but I have cut down the estimate to include only such apparatus as is absolutely essential. I ask,therefore, for an appropriation as follows: Electric and Magnetic Instruments $500 00 Apparatus for Light 200 00 Hydrostatic Apparatus 50 00 Apparatus for Sound 150 00 " " Heat 40 00 Glass, tubes,rubber, and other accessories, 100 00 Set of tools for repairs: hand-saws, files, pliers, planes, etc., 30 00 Total $1090 00 That $60 be appropriated for purchase of necessary books for Department of Pedagogics--see Professor Wardlaw's report. That $150 be appropriated for repairs to porches of Prof. G. B. Moore's residence--see his requisition. 434 Resignation of President Sloan offered. President Sloan's report Jan 1906, coutin. That $25.00 be appropriated for purchasin a Dictionary 10. and a Wall-map for class-room of Mr. Harry Davis--Adjunct Professor of English. 11. That $100.00 be appropriated for purchase of Chemicals for Department of Chemistry. 12. That $50.00 be appropriated for purchase of books for Department of Ancient Languages. 13. That $50.00 be appropriated for Department of Biology: $15.00 for books; $15.00 for Laboratory materials; and $20.00 for Apparatus. 14. That $50.00 be appropriated for Department of History to purchase books. Subjects: Labor, Money Trusts, The Tariff, Socialism and Finance. 15. Prof. Colcock asks for an appropriation for Astronomical Instruments--see his report. There is an excellent Transit Instrument, owned by the College, which is badly out of repair, due to rough treatment in Radical times. I recommend an appropriation of $200.00 for its repair. I remark here that at its meeting on the 6th of December, 1905, your Board gave Prof. Twitchell $250.00 for equipment of his Department, in addition to the $500.00 given him by the Executive Committee. Before closing this report I have to say that in April, next, I shall have attained age--seventy years--which, I believe, it is considered, limits the period of usefulness of an officer of the College; I, therefore, place my resignation in your hands. Very respectfully, Benjamin Sloan President South Carolina College. Minutes Jan. 13, 1906. University Library, January 13th, 1906. The Board of Trustees met at 12 M. this day. Present: Dr. Bates, Mr. Macfarlan, Mr. Spencer, Gov. Heyward, Mr. Davis, Mr. McMahan, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Martin, Mr. Hamer, Mr. Kohn. President Sloan read his report. The minutes of December 6, 1905 were read and approved. Mr. Spencer, Chr. of Com. on Law Department, read the report of that Committee. Mr. Davis' motion that the report be received as information was adopted. Mr. Davis moved that the Legislature be asked for an appropriation of $3,000 for the purpose of enlarging the Law School. Carried: Dr. Wannamaker was elected physician to the Infirmary to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dr. B. W. Taylor. After six ballots and no election of an assistant to Dr. Wannamaker, the matter was deferred. Mr. Hamer proposed the following: Resolved, That intercollegiate football be abolished at South Carolina College. A vote was taken which resulted in 6-3 in favor of the motion. Enlargement of Law sch. __ Dr. E. J. Wannamaker. Inter collegiate football abolished. 436 __ Judge Evan's portriat Dr. Wm. Western assist _ physician to Dr. Wannamaker Nat. . & Ex. Boaulk #2. Jan. 13, 1906. Mr. Martin moved that this motion was not passed on account of anything done or not done, by the students of the South Carolina College. Adopted: On motion of Dr. Bates permission was granted to Mr. W. D. Evans to have a copy made of his grandfather's portrait which hangs in the Library. Referred to President Sloan to make the arrangement with Mr. Evans. After three more unsuccessful ballots for an assistant to Dr. Wannamaker, the Board adjourned at 2:30 to reassemble at 4 o'clock. The Board reassembled at 4:20 P. M. It was moved and adopted that the Executive Committee employ Director an Athletic ^ for the remainder of the session. Dr. Wm. Weston was elected assistant physician to Dr. Wannamaker. The Board decided that the Legislature should be asked for the following increases of salaries: Mrs. Madden, to $40 a month Miss LeConte to $60 " " Mr. Dyches to $60 " " and $1,000 for Department of Physics, also that the professors who are not given houses, be given room, or house rent, not exceeding $300. It was agreed on motion of Mr. Spencer to ask for $600 for an assistant in Modern Languages: Carried. It was moved and carried that the College funds be deposited for 1906 with the National Loan and Exchange bank. The Board moved to ask Legislature for $500 to add to the Infirmary a Ward for contagious diseases, and for $10,000 to build more houses on our own land for professors. Either $10,000 for houses, or $900 for rent. $1500 for an assistant in Pedagogy and that the scholarships be raised from $40 to $100 each. Adopted, and on motion of Mr. Davis the request for an assistant in Pedagogy to be given the precedence. Mr. Spencer's motion carried that the Faculty's plan for #3. Jan. 13, '06 reorganization of classes be adopted, and referred back to the Faculty. Degrees to be conferred on survivors of the Confederacy as requested. Major Sloan tendered his resignation as president of the College and Professor of Physics. Mr. Macfarlan moved that Major Sloan be re-elected President and professor, and Major Sloan accepted on being unanimously re-elected. The Chair appointed Mr. Kohn, Mr. Hamer and Mr. Davis, with the President, to prepare the report to the Legislature. The Board adjourned at 6:15. M. H. Rion Sec'y, B. T, S. C. C. Vote on Mr. Hamer's motion to abolish intercollegiate football. Spencer, No Hamer, Yes McMahan, " Kohn, " Macfarlan," Davis, - excused Morgan, Yes Martin, No Heyward, " 6 - 3 adopted. 10 present. Bates, Yes. 437 Degree for Su______ Maj. Sloan re-elected Finance Committee Prof. W Hand 30000 for Gd. Pope M. H. Moore Professor of Law 438 Minutes Mch. 1906. College Library, March 7, 1906. The Board met at 11 o'clock. Present: Gov. Heyward, Dr. Bates, Mr. Kohn, Mr. McMahan Mr. Davis, Mr. Spencer. Dr. Joynes was invited to appear before the Board in regard to his letter tendering his resignation. Prof. Warilaw was invited to confer with the Board as to an assistant in Pedagogy. Mr. Spencer's resolution as to Dr. Joynes was carried: "Resolved, That the resignation of Dr. Joynes be not accepted, and that he be requested to continue in charge of the Dept. of Modern Languages. 2. That Frank G. Potts be elected Instructor in that department, his term to commence with the next session, at a salary. of $500, it being understood that Dr Joynes, out of his own salary, is to contribute the whole of said sum,- he having proposed for sufficient reasons to do so, and the election to stand for only one year. After the adoption of the following, to wit: "That there be established an associate professor in the Department of Pedagogy, at a salary of $1500 to begin July 1, 1906", Mr. W. H. Hand of Chester, S. C., was nominated and elected. The Board next considered the appropriation by the Legislature of $2000 for the enlargement and improvement of the Law Department. On motion of Mr. McMahan, $300 of the amount appropriated for the Legislature for rent was to be applied to Col. Pope. Mr. Spencer moved that Mr. M. H. Moore be promoted from adjunct to professorship in the Department of Law, to begin on March 1st at a salary of $1700; and another professorship be created, effective Sept. 1, 1906, at a salary of $1700. Carried. Ballots for new professor - 3 unsuccessful. The recommendation of the Faculty as to scholarships approved: iated March 7, 2. 1. That the twelve scholarships now assigned to the several College classes be henceforth assigned to the twelve departments, as now constituted - with the understanding that, if new departments are created, corresponding scholarships may be assigned hereafter. 2. That nominations to these scholarships shall be made by the respective heads of departments, in the order of official seniority, subject to confirmation by the faculty in accordance with existing regulations. 3. That said scholarships shall continue to be published at Commencement and in the Catalogues, and shall retain their present titles and privileges. At 2:30 the Board adjounned to meet on tomorrow at 11 a. m., and the secretary was directed to wire the five absent members to be present, if possible. M. H. Rion Secy, B. T. S. C. C. 439 Reassignment- of the twelve scholarships to the twelve departments 440 Commucation for rent Collecting and buding S.C. newspapers. Plea for foot- ball South Carolina Committee on So. Car. Adjoured meeting, Mch. 8, 1906. College Library, March 8, 1905. Pursuant to adjournment March 7, the Board met at 11 a.m. Present: Gov. Heyward, Dr. Bates, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Davis, Mr. Hamer, Mr. Martin, Mr. Kohn, Mr. McMahan. Mr. Kohn moved That Mr. Snowden be given $300 for house rent, and that Dr. Twitchell be allowed his room rent; these appropriations, as well as Col. Pope's to take effect from Jan. 1, 1906, payable at the end of each quarter. Carried. The following motion by Mr. McMahan as to the Library was adopted: 1. That the University purchase each year bound volumes of "The State" as well as of "The News & Courier", in addition to the issues currently subscribed for, and that back volumes be secured as far as possible. 2. That the Librarian collect the unbound files of these papers and supply missing files as far as possible (ten dollars being hereby appropriated to Miss M. H. Rion for files which she personally ownes), and have the same bound. On request received from Committees on foot-ball and Alumni Association, it was moved, seconded and carried that the committee be requested to meet the Board at 1 o'clock. Mr. McMahan's motion as to South Carolina books, etc., carried: That, one-half of the appropriation for books shall now and each year hereafter be first reserved and applied if so much be necessary, for the purchase of old or rare books, newspapers or other publications, connected with or relating to South Carolina; and that Mr. Kohn on the part of the Board and Profs. Snowden and Green, from the Faculty, be appointed a standing committee to carry out this resolution. The following resolution by Mr. Martin was adopted: Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to investigate the offer of the General Education Board with reference to a professor of Secondary Education. The following committee was appointed by the Chair: Messrs. Martin, Kohn and Spencer. Mr. Hamer offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: Resolved, That authority be given the Faculty to change Diplomas and Seals suitably for the University of South Carolina, and if thought best by the Faculty to write the Diplomas in English. Resolved, That authority be given the Departments of Geology, of Mineralogy and of Biology to exchange with the College of Charleston certain duplicate minerals for biological specimens. It was moved and carried that the Board request Major Sloan to attend the inauguration of Pres. Houston of the University of Texas. At 1 o'clock Committee of Athletic Association appeared before the Board. The gentlemen who addressed the Board were: Mr. E. G. Seibels, Mayor Gibbes, Mr. H. N. Edmunds, Mr. Christie Benet; and Dr. DuBose, who was not able to be present, sent a message. Dr. Joynes, Mr. Spahr and Prof. Colcock of the Faculty attended during the visit of the Committee. On motion of Dr. Bates the Board decided, That after hearing the Committee of the Alumni Association, "It is for the best interest of the College that the question of intercollegiate athletics be not re-opened." Mr. John P. Thomas, Jr., was elected professor of Law on the 17th ballot. Mr. Hamer's motion as to the election of a successor to Miss LeConte was adopted. Resolved, That in case of the resignation of the Asst. Librarian, authority be given the Library Committee to appoint a successor, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, and that her salary be reduced according to the discretion of the Library Committee. It was ordered that after Sept. 1, 1906 all the Law classes be taught by the professors of Law, and that the Department of History be relieved of any part of it. The Board adjourned at 3:10 p. m. M. H. Rion Sec'y, B. T. U. S. C. 441 Committe Secondary Education Diplomas and seals Exchange of minerals with Chester Col. President Sloan to go to Texas Committee from the Athletic Assoc. No intercollegiate footballl John Peyre Thomas, Jr. Assistant-to be elected by Library Committee. Law Offer of General Education Board accepted for one year. 442 ? College Library, May 24, 1906. now U SC The Board of Trustees met this day in the Library at 3 p. m. Present:Dr. Bates, Mr. Macfarlan, Mr. Kohn, Mr. Davis, Mr. Hamer, Mr. Spencer, .. Mr. Martin, Mr. McMahan. The Committee appointed to confer with the General Education Board as to a professor of Secondary Education reported through its Chairman, Mr. Martin, as follows: After consideration of the offer made on the part of the General Education Board, by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Wallace Buttrick, WE RECOMMEND, That the Trustees establish a Chair of Secondary Education to be associated with the Chair of Pedagogy, under the general nameof the Department of Education, and that Professor Patterson Wardlaw be made Dean of the Department. We recommend also, that the $1500 appropriated by the Legislature be used to employ an additional assistant in the Department of Education, and that the Board of Trustees accept the offer of the General Education Board, to appropriate for one year $2500 for the establishment, and maintenance of the Chair of Secondary Education, to be entire under such rule and regulations as the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina may prescribe, and the annual election of such professor to be by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina. May 24, 1906. 2. Mr. Macfarlan excused. Mr. Hamer moved that the majority report as amended be adopted. Carried. It was moved and carried that the regulations and rules adopted to carry out the report be left to the Executive Committee. A letter from Dr. Joynes was read, also the resignation of Mr. Spahr from the instructorship of Modern Languages. Dr. Joynes' letter was referred to the Committee on Organization to report to June meeting. The Board adjourned at 4:30 p. m. M. H. Rion Secy, B. T. U. S. C. letter from Dr. Joyner referred to June. 443 444 President Sloan's 8th report June 13. 1906June 13th, 1906. To the Board of Trustees: Gentlemen: The President of the University very respectfully submits herewith his Semi-Annual report, together with reports from the several Professors. Number of Students. During the year 302 students were enrolled:- Seniors, 25; Juniors, 28; Sophomores, 39; Freshman,80; Special Scholarship Men, 62; Spring Course for Teachers,1; Law,29; Graduate Students,8; Counted twice. Fifteen women are in this enrollment. Graduating Classes. It is recommended that the following named students be graduated with the grades and degrees indicated: Bachelor of Arts. With distinction: Francis Frederick Covington; With proficiency; Roger Clair Clayton, Simons Ravenel Lucas, James Harvey Rogers, Walter Garroll Taylor, Milten Weinberg. Without special mention; David Buist Anderson, Edward Bryan Andrews, Amy Smith Gasque, John Rudolph Hamilton, Douglas McKay, Jr., John Paul Patton, George Wilson Reaves, John Aubrey Wheeler. Bachelor of Science. With distinction: James Bruce Coleman; With proficiency: William Graham Brearley, Simons Ravenel Lucas, Oscar Ernest Thomas, Jr.; Without special grade: George Bunch Adams, John Roy Fant, William Boyce Marion, S. Randall Phillips, Samuel Hugh Wilds. Bachelor of Laws. Distinguished: Stephen Elliott, James Team Gettys, Allen Clifton Hinds, Thomas Minter Lyles, Paul Montgomary Macmillan. Proficient: John Bradley Sitten Dendy, James Capers Hiott, Edward Coke Mann, Eugene S. Oliver, Albert Ress Williamson, Benjamin F. Wyman. ice. President Sloan's 8th report, June 13, 1906- coutin. Eisentiate of Instruction: Proficient: Hugh Hamilton Evans, Victor Elliott Rector, Chalmers Erastus Wessinger. Without special mention: Herbert Latimer Boulware, Chesley John Daniel Caldwell, John Samuel darris, Willie Fulton Hiers, John Randolph Jefferies, Samuel Alexander McCullough, Luther Harvie Shellhouse, Cleon Weston Stuckey, George Kirkland Way. It is also recommended that the degree of Bachelor of Arts be conferred upon Mr. Benjamin Hale Clyburn Class of '05. He has made good examination his deficiency in Latin, on which subject he failed in June 1905. Netiwe has been received from three of the surviving members of the class of 1862--Messrs. Milton Anderson Carlisle, Iredell Jones and Thomas John Moore--that they will be present on Commencement Day to receive the diplomas awarded them by order of the Board. Professors and Instructors. Name and Department. No. Classes No Students No Hours. Benjamin Sloan, President 4 6 7 10 Prof. Physics 12 40 5 William A. Burney, Ph.D., Prof. Of Chemistry, 18 Edward S. Joynes, M.A.,LL.D., 6 70 Prof. of Modern Languages, Joseph Daniel Pope, A.M.,LL.D., 8 40 62 Prof. of Law and Dean of Law Faculty. Patterson Wardlaw, A.B. 75 12 4 Prof. of Pedagogics, Charles W. Bain,M.A., 70 17 6 Prof. of Ancient Languages, 58 F. Horton Colcock, C.E. 15 8 Prof. of Math. & Astronomy, George A. Wauchope, M.A.Ph.D. 128 16 Prof. of Eng. Lang. & Literature, 6 Andrew C. Moore, A.B., 38 17 4 Prof. of Biology, ____ Surviors for degrees at commenceent. 447 448 Hours. Class Students Rev. Gordon B. Moore, A.B.,Th.M.,D.D., 5 109 Professor of Philosophy 15 14 Yates Snowden, Prof. of Hist. & Pol. Sci. 4 52 Møaville W. Twitchell,, Ph.D., 12 5 41 Prof. of Geology and Mineralogy. Edwin L. Green, A.M., Ph. D. 60 16 5 Adjunct Prof. of Ancient Lang. M. Herndon Moore, A.B.,L.L.N., 4 12 38 Adjunct Professor of aw, Henry C. Davis, A. B. 120 14 6 Adjunct Professor of English, Herman L. Spahr, A.M. Instructor in Mod. Lang. 150 21 A. Courtenay Carson, B.S., 5 92 Instructor in Physics, 17 George McCutchen, A.B.,LL.B. 5103 10 Inst. Hist. & Pol. Science, Elbert D. Masterling,A.B., 85 3 107 Inst. in Mathematics, William Elbert Fendley,A.B., 54 9 2 Tutor in Mathematics. Miss F. L. Perry, Miss A. J. Selby, Miss C. E. Thomas, Miss K. C. Bollinger, Instructors Teachers' Department. Faculty. The excellent work of the Faculty cannot be too highly commended. Much time and thought have been given to the adaption of the departments and the courses of study offered in the departments to the requirements of the University organization. The plan already submitted to the board and approved by it has been'closely adhered to is rewriting the courses. No radical changes a re contemplated at this time. The Faculty submits herewith a set of Regulations, intended to govern young men in the selection of their courses of study. It also submits a change in the department of teaching. For both it asks your approval. Prof Sloan's 8th report, June 13, 06 coutin. Students. The students, as a rule, have during the year behaved in a most exemplary manner. No call of discipline by the Faculty has been found to be necessary. In the February examinations one clear case of cheating in examination was discovered in the Sophomore Class by a member of the class and reported, and in June another case was reported in the Junior Class. Both of these cases were tried by the respective classes and the offenders were convicted by these tribunals and required to withdraw. During the interim between the close of examinations and the close of the College--Commencement days-- idleness produces more or less boisterousness and horse-play --disagreeable to a degree- which could be avoided by the abolition of Commencement ceremonies. I really think it is best to send students to their homes immediately after their final examinations are over. If this is thought to be too radical a change then the troubles due to prolonged idleness could be ameliorated by materially shortening commencement exercises. Let the Societies have their celebration Saturday night, a Sermon on Sunday and the conferring of degrees on Monday: that would be sufficient, and if Commencement cannot be abolished, I recommend strongly the adoption of the latter scheme. The students have held two meeting within the last week in order to institute a summer campaign for new students. This plan has served admirable during the last two summers, and, to me, it seems to be the very best way to advertise the University. 449 ___ Hour sys. tem enforced Commencemet execises. need revising. summer campaign for new students 450 Pres. Sloan's report June1906, coutin. Infirmary and Steward's Hall. The Infirmary and Steward's Hall have, each, been satisfactorily managed. The health of the students throughout the session has been excellent. The board at the Steward's Hall has given satisfaction and no debt has been incurred. I might add also that athletics bave been equally as well managed financially. Matters to which Special Attention is called. Vacancy in Department of Modern Languages to be filled. At(2) tention called to Dr. Joynes' statement in regard to it. Changes in Teachers' Department. Election of a new professor (2) OK or instructor. Introduction to announcement for first University Bulletin (3) ok submitted to Board for approval. Erection of an inexpensive building, and authority to purchase (4) several sets of carpenters and plumbers' tool to be used by Ex Cou students under direction of professors, without remuneration, ok in the afternoons--asked for. Attendance to be voluntary. See accompanying report fo Committee. Changes in Commencement exercises. session open Tuesday a close on Tuesday Grplten Election of Physical Director. Eugene McCathy It is again urged most strongly that church and chapel attendance (7) be made voluntary. My experience in the last twenty-five years convinces me that this step is a wise one, and every additional year of experience strengthens this oonviction. I, therefore, 20 respectfully ask that this recommendation be adopted, and the Faculty, by a resolution passed at a meeting held on the 9th inst., makes the same request. I am sure that it would be for the best interest of the University and for the cause of religion, as well, to grant this request. (over) (8) Acceptance of Miss LeConte unsigation and approval of Miss Ann Porches as assistant W____ (9) Confeering design OK See isolutions ) Ok (01 Confirming of recommendations of differences. Change forn bold form) Dr Owens student in j____ to p______ (11) department u____ to committee Executive with power Act. oeo Diploma in Latin University Regulations. 1. Students elect their own Courses of Study, subject to the Regulations of the Faculty, as stated in the College Catalogue (1905-06). 2. Candidates for admission to any class must, however, satisfy the Professor of their preparation to pursue the Course of Study. 3. Candidates for degrees are advised to arrange their studies, as early as possible, in the order designated in the College Catalogue for 1905e06. 4. The President, the Committee on Courses of Study, or the several professors will gladly confer with students in reference to their Courses of study; and parents are requested to express their wishes by letter to the President, with regard to courses desired. 451 452 Introduction for the first University Bulletin 2 By this Act the General Assembly at once recognized the work of the South Carolina College for more than a hundred years, and also inaugurated a new era in the history of the institution. But the change consisted rather in the recognition of what had been largely accomplished has already in the introduction, for the present at least, of any essentially new features. For many years past the institution had outgrown its collegiate Organization. The increase of its departments and especially of its elective courses, together with the still larger increase in the number of its elective or "irregular" students, had rendered its administration under the collegiate or "class" system increasingly difficult and unsatisfactory. The successful incorporation of the Law School and the Teachers' School had already opened the way for the development of professional study, while the Graduate Courses awaited only larger opportunity for larger and higher suocess. In a commenwealth so fully supplied with excellent colleges, it was felt that one central institution was needed which should offer larger and more liberal courses of study seemed to be practicable under collegiate forms, and whose organization into more independent departments should afford larger scope for such progressive expansion as might be required by the-growing wants of the people--an institution distinct yet comprehensive, which by cordial and intimate cooperation with the colleges and especially with the public schools of the State, might serve the development of an harmonious and well articulated system of higher education. With such conception and such purpose the University of South Carolina sends this, its first greeting, to the colleges and schools and to the people of South Carolina---giving and asking a hearty "Good Speed". The Trustees and Faculty of the University do not suppose that a full-grown University can be made in a day. The growth and the enlarged service of our institution lie in the future. Our first task is to supply, so far as practicable, the actual needs, and then to plant the seeds for future growth so as to meet, as far as our means shall allow hereafter, the growing wants and aspirations of our people. And it is recognized that such growth, to be effectual, must be gradual, and based upon existing conditions, both in the University itself and in its lt Pres. Sloans report June, 1906. coutin environment;-for an institution that is out of touch with its own past or with the conditions that surround it, cannot render the most efficient service. Hence radical changes have been avoided for the present. Such few modifications as have been adopted will be now briefly stated. The "class system" has been abolished, and the form of organization will be by departments instead. All distinction between "regular" and "special" courses is abandoned. Each student may elect his own course of study, subject only to his own qualifications and to general regulations controlling the amount of work required or permitted. The courses of study for degrees remain essentially as heretofore--with only a few changes in the direction of greater variety and flexibllity; d but, with the exception of the professional courses, they are arranged by departments instead of in successive years, so that different students may reach the same goal by different routes. The opportunities for elective study in the several departments are enlarged, and special efforts are made to provide for that large and increasing class who can spend only a year or two in study, and who should find the largest possible advantages in that limited time. The grade for passing in any course has been materially advanced, and the requirements for admission will be raised hereafter as rapidly as circumstances shall allow. Arrangements have been perfected for visiting and aiding the correlated and other high schools of the State--a service in whose benefits, it is hoped, all the colleges, as well as the University, will share. The general regulations for the government of students, etc., with the exception of such as are herein stated, remain the same as heretofore. In connection, therefore, with this Announcement reference is made to the last catalogue of the South Carolina College. Correspondence is also invited. And now, with a deep sense of the magnitude and difficulty of our task, yet with an inspiring conviction of its nobleness and potential beneficence, we commit our young university, already the heir of a rich history, to the sympathy and cooperation of our sister institutions of learning and the fostering care of the legislature and people of South Carolina, whose servant it is, 453 repair shop 454 Pres. Sloan's report June, 1906, coutin. Recommendations as to change in Courses of the Teachers' School. The Committee on University Organization recommends That courses I and II of the Teachers' School be abolished. 1. That the third year of Course III be written out as described. 2. That the fourth year of Course I be made the fourth year of 3. Course III, with the substitution of an elective for 4th Pedagogics 4. That the paragraph on Page 31 beginning "On completing the third year" etc. be omitted. 5. That students holding Normal Scholarships of either kind be required to take the Course now numbered III. 6. That the words "Special" and "men" be omitted from the name of the Course now numbered III. Adopted Repain shops In the opinion of the Faculty it is desirable that the University should have a general repair shop, both for the general needs of the University and for the use of those students who might wish to make articles of furniture for their rooms, and wish to obtain a knowledge of the use of tools. It is not proposed that work in this shop should be required, but be entirely voluntary, though there might from it develop manual training in the school of Pedagogy. The tools to make a beginning with can, it is believed, be obtained as gifts from friends of the University and of education, but a closed shed, say of corrugated iron will be needed. A number of the professors are willing to give a portion of their time to the helping of such men as might wish to take advantage of the work shop. The Board of Trustees is respectfully requested that permission be granted the Committee of the Faculty to ask for gifts for this specfic purpose, and also requested to appropriate a small sum, if needed, to build the closed shed. ogics University Library, June 12, 1906. The Board met this day at 10 o'clock in the College Library. Present: Mr. Spencer, Mr. McMahan, Mr. Davis, Mr. Kohn, Mr. Martin, Mr. Hamer. In the absence of Gov. Heywand, Mr. Spencer was asked to take the Chair. The minutes of March 7, 8 and May 24 were read, amended and approved. The Executive Committee was called upon to report-result of conference as to rules and regulations for the chair of Secondary Education. The Board on motion of Mr. Hamer adjourned to attend the exercises of Moot Court, to reassemble at 4 p. m. The Board reassembled at 4 p. m. Dr. Bates and Mr. Macfarlan were also present. The degrees as recommended were confirmed. President Sloan read his report. The Committee on Organization made report through Mr. Macfarlan. Recommendation as to an assistant in Modern Languages adopted. After much discussion on the regulations for chair of Secondary Education, Mr. Kohn nominated Mr. Hand and Mr. McMahan Mr. Tate for the professorship. Mr. Hand elected (6-2). The President's report was then taken up. Recommendations as to changes in courses and classes adopted, and Teachers' Department also. Mr. Kohn voted against unrestricted hours. Introduction to announcement for first University Bulletin was approved. Secondary education "moot Court" Assistant in Mod. Lang. ____ bul University letin. 457 458 Repair shop E.K. McCarthy Miss M. LeConte H.H.Porclur Diplomas in Latin War surviors Session Trustee appartments. Prof. Haud's salary 131 _50 for Law books. Minutes June 12, 1906_ coutin. June 12, 1906. 2. The committee's recommendation as to repair shop was referred to Executive Committee with power to act, and to make an appropriation, if possible. President's report continued. Mr. McCarthy was elected Athletic Director. 3 Dr. Bates, seconded by Mr. McMahan, moved that chapel attendance be made voluntary. Not carried. Miss LeConte's resignation was accepted with regret. Miss AnneAllston Porcher was elected to her place, as recommended by the Library Committee. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McMahan, moved that diplomas be in the same form as heretofore, and that the language be Latin. Carried. On motion of Mr. Hamer the new diplomas be presented tomorrow and later the old forms be substituted, The diplomas to class of 1862 be in old form. It was moved by Mr. Macfarlan that session begin on Tuesday and end on Tuesday. Carried. Mr. Hamer's motion as to Trustees appartments unanimously carried, and referred to the Executive Committee to carry out. Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Davis, moved that the salary of Prof. Hand begin July 1st, 1906 at $1900. Carried. Dr. Owings letter referred to the Executive Committee with power to act. $131.50 was appropriated to purchase law books for the Law school, as recommended by Mr. M. H. Moore. On motion of Mr. Kohn, the Board adjourned to meet at 9:30 Wednesday morning. June 12, 1906. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION. To Board of Trustees, University of South Carolina. Your Committee on Organization begs to report: That they have taken under consideration the matters referred to them in the resolution of the Board in reference to the communication of the head of the Department of Modern Languages. We had a full conference with the head of the Department, and have consulted the President with reference thereto. We are unanimously of the opinion that the action of the Board on March 7, 1906, making certain changes therein should be rescinded; and after mature deliberation, we recommend: (1) That such action be rescinded; (2) That Mr. Potts be elected for one year as instructor in that Department at a salary of $500; (3) That the President be authorized to expend the balance of $300 in that Department as it may prove to be necessary, and that no further appointment be made at present. We would suggest that the President upon the public functions of the University, and especially for Commencements, arrange, if possible, with the several railroads for special rates. The reports of professors, etc., have not been sent to us and possibly other members of the Board prior to our meeting here, as is and has been required by the Board. We have at this time made no thorough examination of the buildings, but by a most casual view of the several buildings, it is plainly apparent that many repairs are very necessary - and especially that something be done for Science Hall and the old Steward's Hall. Robt. Macfarlan) R.P.Hamer Jr.) Com. on Organization. J. Q. Davis, Science Hall Old Mess Hall 459 460 R. R. rates for commencement. Committees vice-president Minutes of adjourned meeting June 13, 1906. University Library, June 13th, 1906. The Board reassembled at 9:30. Present as before except that Dr. Bates was absent. Mr. Spencer took the Chair. Mr. McMahan moved that Dr. Davis, Mr. Kohn and Mr. Martin be appointed a special committee on Normal Scholarships. Carried. Mr. McMahan, seconded by Mr. Hamer, moved to appropriate $275 for Psychology, in addition to the $200 already appropriated. Carried. Mr. McMahan, seconded by Mr. Hamer, moved that the Commencement exercises be referred to the Committee on Organization to be reported in January to the Board. Carried. On motion, Mr. Spahr's resignation was accepted with. regret. At suggestion of Committee on Organization, the President to be requested to arrange, if possible, with the railroads for special rates on the occasion of commencement and other celebrations. Mr. Hamer, Mr. Kohn and Mr. Davis were appointed to make changes and repairs in the old Mess Hall, and rent it out to the best advantage. Elections were made as follows: Executive Committee, Mr. Martin, Mr. Hamer, Mr. Kohn. Library Committee, Mr. Kohn Com. on Organization, Mr. Macfarlan (2 yrs) Mr. Davis, (1) Mr. Spencer (3 yrs). On motion of Mr. Davis the Secretary cast ballot for the unanimous vote of the Board for the re-election of Prof. Pope, Prof. Joynes and Prof. Sloan. Prof. Colcock's request for a table was referred to the Executive Committee. The Board adjourned to meet at 4 p. m. The Board reassembled without Mr. Martin. Mr. Davis was asked to take the Chair. Mr. Macfarlan moved that the Committee on Organization take up with the President the propriety of electing a vice President. to . 2. June 13, 1906. Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Macfarlan, moved that the chair of associate professor of Pedagogy be declared vacant, and the money returned to the Legislature. Tabled (3-1). The following motion by Mr. McMahan was carried: Resolved, That the Board elect another professor of Pedagogy instead of an associate, and for the ensuing year pay a salary at the rate of $1900, asking of the Legislature an appropriation hereafter to maintain the salary at $1900. Mr. McMahan nominated Mr. Tate, and he was elected. Mr. Tate to be notified by Secretary, and Executive Committee to take up with him the time for salary to begin, and the terms. Mr. Martin arrives. The authority of the Board was given to pay for advertising of Normal Scholarships in newspapers at $2 each. The Executive Committee was requested to arrange for the publication in pamphlet form of Bishop Keely's address. The Board adjourned at 4:30 to meet at call of Chairman. M. H. Rion, Secretary Mr.A Tate Bishop Keely's address 463