The daily gazette., 1882-08-07
DELAwARE COLLEGE.
fhe Rules and Regulations Recently
Adopted by the Board Of Trustees.

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AS matter OF interest to our readers. an
ana especially 70 the students and patron
OF Delaware College, we this week publIsl
the rules and regulations adopted by mi
Board OF Trustees at their late meeting. fh
nrst TWO resolutions are full and clear en-
aorsement OF the college, its efficiency ant
nseiuiness. What follow relate more par
ucularly TO conduct of the faculty ant
students, and seem TO be well considered auC
Judicious. Delawareans should be proud
OF this institution and give It their cordial
support. :
hssotved, As the sense of this board
!. That, after q full, earnest and thorough
Investigation and consideration of the com
piaints made and troubles alleged to exist
among the professors and students Of Della
ware College, we are satisfied that they have
arisen in a want of correct information ;
that they are more. of form than substance,
OF manner than matter
2. That the instruction OF the college
never was more thorough, nor it's govern
ment BETTER nor Its students more law
abiding and studious than at present; and
we, therefore, bespesk for Delaware College
the continued confidence and support of ali
those who are seeking for their children and
wards thorough training In literature,
science and Christian morality. --
B. That we advise, that 40 far as may be
practicable, uniform system of examina
ton and marking be adopted and main
tanned, as being the best and most satisfac-
tory both TO teachers and students.
4. That all complaints, should any arise,
be made in writing and addressed to the
faculty as body, presented to the president
OF the college, and by him submitted to the
faculty for action.
8. That all such complaints and proceed
ings thereon, should be strictly private and
CONFIDENTIAL and should not be divulged or
commented upon, except officially,
o. That no information or opinion touch
ing any such matters, or any matter lnyoly-
ing character, standing or usefulness of the
college, or any member of the faculty,
should be given to any other than those
personally or officially interested I'm its gov
ernment and success. u n
Z. That the official report of the president
of the college should embrace the trans
actions of the faculty a. directed to be kept
In the minutes thereof and, ia addition
TO other proper matters to be embraced
therein, should clearly set forth the number
OF hours employed each week by each pro-
tessor, including the President, in his
professional work; aud slIoubl be FIRST
submitted to the faculty for its approval
before presentation to the trustees and III |
there be any dissent tllerefrom the same
should be reduced 10 writing and accom-
pany said report CrB .lfEf
y. That the meetings of the faculty should |
be weekly, regular and punctually attended |
by every member; that every absence should |
be noted by the secretary I'm the minutes 10 |
be kept of such meetings and proceedings;
that In the abseBee OF the secretary a secre-
AIRY pro temDOre should be appointed In his /
stead whether quorum be present or not;
Ind that these minutes should be laid before
he board of trustees at their next stated
Meeting for their inspection and action.
0. That no student should be recon-
nended to the board for degree unless at
east a majority OF the faculty Join In such
recommendation and If any member Of
he faculty dissent, the reasons for such dis
ent shall he stated In writing under the
land of the dissenter, and submitted TO the
rnstees for their consideration and action.
10. That the Intercourse between the pro |
essor and the students should be mutually |
rank, cordial courteous and the rules for
he government OF the students should be
inform and reasonable, mild and paierual,
mt firmly and promptly enforced without
ayor or Partially.
IL. That copy Of these resolutions be
urnished by the secretary for publication
nd also copy to each professor.