The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-01-21

into one oE the most valuable collec-
ton of looks to be found in South
carolina. 1nls new actlon OF the
board has been maue part OF the by
laws Where u Will lequlre niue votes
of the trustees to correct.
The repair Of buildings pla-eu III
the charge Of a committee Of trus-
ices when more effective work can be
accomplished and the buildings kept
in much DeGler condition if the pres
ident was charged with this duty.
This is customary in most colleges.
The orders Of the board are at
times promulgated by committee d.
rectly to sub-oficiaLs and the presl-
dent often is embarrassed by not be-
inc informed concerning theEe or
ders until he hears of them through
the subordinate. This practice de-
s1roys the presidents authority with
the officials.
The walks, roads and management
of the campus are now in charge OF
a committee Of trustees, who. direct
all matters regarding the improve
ment of the grounds, even to the de-
tails. The president Of the college
has been added to this committee, but
his influence is made small by the
requirements imposed.
On January 20, 1909, a committee
from the State Farmers Union visit
ed the college to examine into its
working. Ny plans were made to en-
tertain these gentlemen, but these
plans were frustrated by the appear
! anec Of Mr.. R. W. Simpson, a mem
Ter Of the e\board. who took these far
mers in charge, and I did not have
the opportunity of presenting the
college work to these visitors. Mr..
Simpson gave instructions to the far
mer in charge Of the carriages and
ordered other officials in regard to
the care of these visitors, and IN all
other respects assumed the preroga-
tires and duties Of the president OF
the college in the entertainment OF
and the direction Of these farmers
through the college.
Serious interference with the pres
ident's secretary, who is a relative
Of member of the board, and caus-
ing an unfortunate condition in my
Office which I have found it impos-
sible to overcome so that competent
secretary could be secured to do the
work Of the Office. Ny appeal to
the board to allow me to have abso-
lutte control Of the secretary in my
Office because Of the confidential ma
ture Of the work has been unavail-
ing: I found it was necessary to call
for the secretary's resignation for
the accomplishment Of good service
for the college. The board Of trus-
tees have set aside my action and the
young lady has been given leave OF
absence until "the new president is
elected" (See board Of trustees
minutes, December, 19O9.) .
The committee Of trustees insist
ing that the arrangement Of the suo-
jects into courses shall first receive
tae approval Of the board Of trus-
tees before they can be placed in the
catalogue is bad legislation. This
duty belongs alone to the faculty.
(See by-laws.)
y committee of trustees taking
charge of the farmers Institutes and
directing all the details Of the wcrk
Ct sending to the farmers the instrao-
TOR the college has to offer. tbs
work belongs to the salaried officers
Of the institution under the general
direction of the president.
Petitions and papers OF every KING
intended for the board Of trustees
have in many instances reached The
board direct and not through the
presidents Office. This Practice has
been sanctioned by the trustees as
individuals. The president should
he the officer to bring everything
from the officials to the board, 50
that he may be well-inf'rmei coA-
corning all matters in a'.l about The
the college.
Trustees Meet too oftea.
The board of trustees are meeting
to often, and I think the State
.aN is being violated in these fire.
oLent meetings. There would be
le,: chance for interruption as above
given if the meetings were only two