The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-29

make a thorough investigation OF tho
college, both with reference to its
finances and educational policy, for
the purpose Of placing the affairs or
the college, during the period Of the
war, on the most economical and ef-
ficient basis possible, begs leave to
report:
We have taken pains to secure the
most detailed information as to the
amount OF work done by, all those
teaching, or administering in college,
academy and conservatory, together
with remuneration each receives. We
have, also, given careful considera-
ton to the various departments in
their relation to the work Of the coll
lege as a whole. In addition, VIC
have carefully studied the suggaE-
tions made by the committee ap
pointed by Fargo business men as
the suggestions appear in their
recent report
In view of these investigations. W"
recommend that in view of the rigid
curtailment alreay, made and the
heavy teaching hours carried by the
great majority Of the faculty., no
further retrenchment can be made
without so lowering the educational
standards as to fail to meet the just
obligations Of the college to It's stud
ents.
A comparison of the courses given,
the standards maintained and the
tuition charged in other colleges,
make II clear that Fargo college
would not be warranted in increaa-
ing the tuition at the present time.
Should Continue Conservatory.
In view of the cultural service 1t
renders to the college and its very
considerable advertising value, we
believe that the conservatory OF
music should be continued as an In
tegral part Of the college, and that its
splendid standard should be main
tanned. We, also, find that ii is not |
customary for institutions to charge |
general administration expenses |
against their Conservatives, and. |
since it would not lessen the general |
administrative expense, If the con-
servatory were discontinued, we do |
not recommend that general over |
head expense be charged against the |
conservatory. We are further of the |
conviction that any attempt to move |
the conservatory to the campus until |
a music building is provided for Il. |
would work to the disadvantage both |
of the college Of liberal arts and of |
the conservatory.
We recommend that the academy
be continued only so long as there is |
real need for it and so long as 1t can |
be maintained upon self-supporting |
or income producing basis.
We see no economy to be effected |
or other reason at present for dis |
continuing the few business courses,
given for the purpose Of accom- |
modating certain students who wish |
al
We suggest that the boarding de-
partment be run in such manner as |
to pay all expenses and to return |
per cent on the investment.
Would Bar Outside Advice.
1t seems clear to us that no outside |
committee should attempt, in detail, |
to determine the educational policies |
Of the institution. These should be |
determined by the incoming college |
president in consultation with his |
faculty and the board of trustees.
In our judgment the most immed-
late important task is the selection /
Of a strong president. We do not /
believe that satisfactory progress /
can be made in putting the school on
an adequate basis without the guild /
ance of such a leader.
We. as representatives of the Con-
gregational Education society, rec
ommend that the relationships of the
college be broadened, by opening the
way for other denominations to share
In its management and work.
1t is Of course imperative that the
to secure endowment and |
the money SO sorely needed for cur
rent expense should be pushed with /
all possible speed and vigor to sue |
cessful conclusions.
We suggest that copies of these /
suggestions be furnished Co the
business mems committee. ss.
Respectfully submitted.
M. L. BURTON.
DONALD J. COWLING.
F. NJ. SHELDON.