The Washington times., 1910-06-28
BRANCH Topped Off
By c. v. j. TRUSTEES
Abolition of School of Archi-
lecture Part of Reorgani-
Zation Plan.
QUESTION OF BONDS
LEFT IN ABEYANCE
Two designations Received and
Relinquishing of Six Rented
Buildings Contemplated.

Two designations, the abolition OF
n branch of the university and the
relinquishing of six rented buildings
are the latest developments in the re-
organization Of George Washington
University
These changes came at a nseeting Of
the board Of trustees Of the univer-
sity. held yesterday afternoon.
The branch abolished is the school
of architecture. All the equipment
Of that branch will be turned over
10 the school Of engineering.
The designations are those Of DR..
Richard Harlan. as special agent Of
the university. and DR.. Howard Lee
McBain, as assistant TO the acting
president, Rear Admiral Stockton.
DR.. McBain remains dean of the
School Of Political Sciences, a school
that has been ordered 10 reopen in
September.
Economy was the reason for all
these moves The six buildings were
in I street between Fifteenth ana
Sixteenth streets. They housed va
rious branches Of the university, one
of them being known as the womens'
building. The branches that were in
these buildings Will be transferred to
the main building at Fifteenth and
II streets.
Bond Issue Discussed.
The question of a bond issue also
came up at yesterdays meeting, but all
matters relating TO the raising Of money
were left in allegiance. Several schemes
were presented, but the board leans
a little toward the plan Of giving a
second deed Of trust on its buildings.
The action OF the board yesterday in
diCates how close matters are being hg-
ured at the university. The idea Of
most Of the members Of the board Is
to get the university down TO a basis
which, however narrow, viii enable
those connected with the institution 90
feel that their footing is firm. The idea
will be TO build up by slow but sure
degrees.
The board has decided to reopen the
Law School and the School Of Political
Sciences. The Medical School and the
regular academic branches also will be
opened, so that the university will start
with enough courses in its curriculum
10 furnish a solid education.
Dr.. HarIan's Resignation.
In sending in his resignation, DR..
He reviewed the campaign during the
past sixteen months for consideration
under the Morrill, act. and said he was
sure victory would come in the end and
that next session Congress would decide
that George Washington University IS
the best instrumentality IN the District
by which 10 spread the BENEFITS OF the
Morrill, fund
For three years DR.. Harlan has been
actively engaged in assisting 10 raise
-HwHr.H
through his efforts that the School Of
Sciences was built up
He announced no plans for the future
and what his course VIII be IS not
known TO his associates in the univer-
sity. The kaenest regret was expressed
at his resignation, of which the board
was informed last month.
To Reamin As Dean.
DR.. McRain's resignation as assistant
TO The acting president is due to econ
oniy. He will remain dean Of the school
OF political sciences, but the university
could not stand the two salaries he
would have drawn il he had continued
10 be right-hand man 10 Admiral Stock
ton.
DR.. NIcRain is going on with his plan
10 strengthen the school Of political
sciences, a branch that everyone con-
nerted with the institution considers of
major Importance.
In announcing that the law school
would continue its work without change,
Dean LOrenZen said yesterday:
THE department Of law has been self
supporting - the past. so there Is no
reason 10 doubt its permanently. We
expect substantial increases in attend
snce next year. both in the all-day and
in the afternoon courses"
New Afternoon Course
Dean LorenZen also announced that a
new afternoon course of. three years has
been arranged from which students may
graduate with a degree Of LII b.
AS a result Of the giving up of the I
street houses, the equipment now in
them VIII be transferred to the main
building. All the paraphernalia Of the
school Of architecture viii be turned
over to the school OF engineering for
the present. 1t is not yet settled
whether this branch will be maintained
The leases on the street houses will
be cancelled July q and in the school OF
engineering IS continued its home will be
in the main building.
The status Of The medical school was
discussed at yesterdays meeting cf the
board along with other matters but nc
conclusion was arrived at. NO date was
announced FOR the next meeting. but II
probably viii be held within The next
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