MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  GOVERNORS 
OF 
YOUIiaSTOJHI  COLLEGE 
November  29th, 1932, 
Time  -- 5:45,  floveaber  29,  1932. 
Q.-.  -. Place  -- Youngst om College  Building* 
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The  following  members  were  present: 
J.  Eugene  Benzett  Ph i1 ip  Fr ieder 
James  L.  Wick,  Jrm  Oscar  Gugton  Dâ‚  2 
Philip  Schaff  Dr.  ,7.  E.  Smaker 
Herncnt  Hurd  //ar7*y Lev inson J. 
C.  Argets inger  Donald  Lgnn 
J.  C.  Bur~*ett  J.  Russell  LfcKay 
So J.  Collins  .*/illian~  2uad  Jr* 
NĂ  B.  Folsom  Hugh  2an chester 
Jag  Oaran.  Frank1 in  Be  Powers 
C.  Sne71ing  Robinson  John  RO Rowland 
Clarence  J.  Strauss  Herbert  3. Warwick 
Z.  E.  Bliss  Verne  J.  Wilson Director  Howard  W.  Jones 
Meeting  called  to order  by  I.?.  ffick.  The  Secretary  read 
the  minutes  of  previous  meeting;  there  being  no  objections9  they  were 
approved. 
I.+.  Krick  reported  that  a  comnittee  had  been  appointed  to look  into  the  matter  of Lau  School.  limes  of  Cornittee  not nude  public. 
Ur*  Wick  then  called  on  A/r.  Jones  to take  charge  and  read 
his  report  and  answer  any  questions  that  might  be  asked.  Report  shows 
a gain  of  86  students  in the  College  Division  and  a  loss  of  102  students 
in  the  Preparatory  Division.  Total  students  this  year,  727;  last 
year,  743,  or  a  loss  of  16, 
A'  question  was  asked  as  to proportion  of  boys  and  girls. 
Pr.  Jones  presented  a  budget  wh  ich  was  prepared  last July,  showing about 
#lOfOOOuOO  surplus.  Now  expects  the  met surplus  to be  not more  than  #~,000.00,  based  on  four  months'  experience*  This  surplus 
cannot  be  made  unless  enrollment for  the  second  semester  is equal  to the  enrollment  of  the firsb  seriester. 
f-iri Jones  suggested  the  appointment  of  a  budget  committee. 
L'oued  and  seconded  that  a  budget  connittee  be  uppointed.  The  motion 
was  carried.  Ai'r.  W.  C.  l^cKa in,  h. Sidney  Coil-ins,  and  Lir  . 3. 3.  Bell 
appointed  by  the  Chairman. 
LIr.  Jibnes  reported  that  the  average  teaching  load  for  the 
Faculty  is about  20% above  standard  set  by  the  Ohio  College  Association. 
Mr.  Jones  reported  that  the  PO S  0.  Bus  Conpany  bad  reduced 
the  bus  fare to students  from  Warren,  lliles  and  Girard. 
Youngst own  College  enrolls  students  from  26  surrounding  towns. 
Mr.  Jones  reported  that  the State  Department  of  Education feels  that  we  should  establish  a  department 
of  Education  for  teacher 
training,  i..'ovec?  and,  seconded  that  a  conmittee  be  appointed  to  in- ues&igate the  natter  and  report  to the  Board  of  Governors.  notion 
was  carried* 
Dr  . Hamaker,  chairman7  h~rankl Pouers  and  Ur.  Philip &chaff  appointed  to this conmit-Le 
by  the  Chairman* 
Mr.  Jones  said  that  there  was  a great  deriand  for  use  of  the College  Auditorinn  and  suggested  a  cor^iittee  be  appointed  to establish 
a  policy  for  rental  of  sor-ee 
Uoved  and  seconded  that  the  use  of  the Auditorium  be  referred or  Vice  Chuir~an, to  be  referred 
to Executive  Cornittee 
if  necessary*  The  motion  was  carried. 
Uoeed  and  seconded  that C1iairman  be  empowered  to appoint committee  to  investigate  the  rafter 
of  raising  noney  for  a  Library ^or  the  College*  Hotion  carried* 
Mr'  William F*  Zaag,  Jr*,  appointed /- ifhair'nan 
with  power  to appoint  the  other  members  of  the  Comnittee. 
Matter  of  refunding  t7-t-i-bion to studante  who  withd  raw  from college  during  first 
semester  was  discussed.  Hoved  and  seconded  that a  Committee  composed 
of  the  Cha irman  and  Vice  Chairman  of  the  College, / the  President  and  Treasurer  of  the  7. la.  C.  A.  and  Director  Jones  be 
appointed  to investigate  the  matter  of  pol icy  on  refunding  tuition  as well  as delinquent  payments,  and  ^it,?  the  approval  of  Y. 
U.  C.  A. Trustees  to put  this matter  into  operation*  The  motion  was  carried* 
Repor+s  ~f  Committees: 
Lav)  School  Co~imittee reported  progress  being  nude*  Not  yet ready  to report* 
LIr*  knchester  reported  for  the Extra  Curricular  Committee jnd 
said  they  were  supervising  the student  papers.  ^e  also felt  we should  have  meeting  place  for  student  activities.  The  Committee 
considering  the  use  of  the Henry  Vich property'  Will  take  about $500.00  or  $60OeOO  to equip  and  maintain  that  building  the  balance 
of  the  year* 
Moved  by  fir.  ^anchester  that the  Executive  Conmittee  be authorized  to expend  up  to $600*00  for  that  purpose, 
After  sons  dis- cussion  the  mot ion  was  w itdrawn* 
Leasing  of  Trade  School  Building: 
Mr*  Jones  reported  rental  for  ground  was  $300.80  per  year* Lease  had  been  prepared  renting  the  building  to 
Ur'  Junes  Ross  and Ur.  Verne  Fisher  for  use  as  a  aruje,  at 
the  rate  of  $50e00  per  month for  the first  four  months  and  60.00  per  month  thereafter*  They  are 
to pay  for  all  repairs  and  also  the  insurance.  Part  of  the  rent  to 
be  paid  to  the  Library* 
Moved  and  seconded  that  we  approve  this lease.  The  motion was  carried, 
Dr.  Hammaker  moved,  and  Ur.  Maag  seconded,  that  the  report 
on  the  housing  of  the Extra Curricular  Committee  be  referred, to the Executive  Committee 
with  power  to act*  The  motion  was  carried. 
After  a  few  remarks  by  Sr* Bennett,  the  reeting  on  motion 
was  adjourned. 
Respect fully  submitted,