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Board of Trustees minutes, 5/17/1990 to 10/17/1991

Board of Trustees minutes, 01/16/1992 to 05/07/1993.

Board of Trustee minutes, 10/28/1993-02/08/1996.

Board of Trustees minutes, 02/13/1998 to 10/22/1999

Text on folder "The committee voted to recommend to the Board the proposals concerning the merger of the Junior College with Columbian College, to be effective Sept. 1, 1961,. The new name for the College will be the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation that the Juris Doctor Degree be discontinued as a first degree of law effecive with respect to students entering the Law School in the 1961-62 academic year. Approval of "A Future Educational Policy for the School of Medicine" Approval of change in name and organization of the School of Government. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "The Committee on Educational Policy by correspondence, approved the recommendation that the regulations regarding the 21 tuition scholarships for full-time students in the Law School be amended, so that any scholarships that are open due: 1) to lack of qualified applicants 2) to resignations prior to entry into Law School 3) to resignations during residence in Law School, or 4) to failure to meet scholarship requirements shall be available to students with "B" averages who have completed one or two years of work."

Text on folder "Tentative approval of the proposed revision of the "Ordinances and Code" Governing the Academic Personnel" pending its presentation to and approval by the Academic Council. To be presented to the Board on May 9, 1957. Discussion of the status of retired administrative officers."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and the Committee on Educational Policy June 29, 1954 at 12:30 o'clock. For signed minutes, see Executive Committee folder."

Text on folder "THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL POLICY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, October 6, 1952. Admissions policies discussed. Reference to graduate students, veterans of the Korean war, nurses in The GWU Hospital and students recommended by government departments."

Text on folder "Re: Dean of School of Engineering Gallinger Hospital"

Text on folder "Re: School of Applied Arts Scholarships to Evening High Schools"

Text on folder "MINUTES OF THE ALUMNI RELATIONS COMMITTEE June 22, 1960. The proposed new Articles of Association and By-Laws of the General Alumni Association were considered. The following recommendations were adopted by the Committee: 1) the Committee concurs in principle with the Articles and By-Laws and will recommend approval to the Board subject to some qualifications. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Re: Equipment of Alumni Offices Recognition of Alumni in 1932 February Convocation"

Text on folder "JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEES ON FINANCE AND BUILDINGS AND LANDS November 28, 1960 (Signed minutes filed in Finance Committee folder.)"

Text on folder "Negotiations under way for purchase of Lot 17, Sq. 119 (1912 Pa. Ave.). The Committee authorized an offer of $42,000 for this property. (If necessary $45,000) Committee advised of offers to sell 1916 G Street (Lot E, Sq. 120) to the University for $25,000. The Committee took no action regarding this property. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Report of real estate purchases made since Sept. 1, 1959 under authority granted by Board on Oct 8, 1959. Authority granted to the Committee by the Board Oct 8, 1959, was amended to permit purchases within a total expenditure of $600,000 (instead of $400,000). It was further provided that the limitation of $600,000 be increased by purchase price of Liberty Baptist Church property if the property is authorized by the Board. Liberty Baptist Church property was considered. Approval of recommendation to the Board that property be purchased at a price of $180,000. Approval of purchase of property at 1916 H St. N.W. for $20,000 and properties at 733 245h St. N.W. and the rear of 2312 H St. N.W. for a combined price off $15,000. The committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Authorization for purchase of 2104-6-8-10 Pennsylvania Avenue at total cost of $190,000. (Sq. 75-Lots 28, 27, 839, 838) Ratification of authorizations of Chmn Lawson and Acting Pres. Colclough to purchase the following properties: 2104 Eye St. (Sq. 77 - Lot 28); 600 and 612 22nd St. (Sq. 57 - Lots 49 &43) 913 22nd St. (Sq. 75 - Lot 817) Rear of 919 22nd St. (Sq. 75 - Lot 843). Treasurer authorized to pay no more than $12,000 for purchase of 729 22nd St. (Sq. 79 - Lot 33). Approval of recommendation that authority granted B & L Committee at Board Mtg. Oct 8, 1959, be amended to include the following provision: that the President of the Univ., with the concurrence of the Chmn. of the Comm., be authorized to make purchases of property for $25,000 or less, within the limitations. Treasurer was requested to secure an appraisal of 813-17-21 23rd St. (Sq. 55, Lots 812, 815, 843). Treasurer reported about a piece of property in Law Center Square. The owner recently died; the administrator of his estate said that the Univ. will be given first consideration if property becomes available for sale."

Text on Folder "Approval of recommendation that during 1956-60 fiscal year the Committee on B & L authorized to purchase properties within expenditure of $400,000 for the fiscal year in certain squares. Approval of recommendation that during 1956-60 fiscal the Finance Committee be authorized to mortgage University income-producing properties to the extent of $400,000 to carry out the property acquisition to program recommended by the Buildings and Lands Committee. See Finance Committee folder for signed minutes."

Text on Folder "Under authority granted by Board the following properties were purchased: Square 40, Lot 825; Square 77, Lot 829; Square 77, Lot 828. The Committee authorized Treasurer to purchase Square 57, Lot 27 at a price not to exceed $14,500 from the Pairo Fund; The Committee authorized Treasurer to purchase Square 55, Lot B at $13,000 from general surplus funds; The Committee approved the purchase of Square 119, Lot 805 at $45,000; The Committee approved the purchase of Square 77, Lot 33 at $17,500; The Committee authorized the Treasurer to purchase Square 75, Lot 33 at $12,000; The Committee authorized the Treasurer to purchase Square 57, Lot 834 at $12,500 from Pairo Fund; Purchases in Square 57 can be cared for from Pairo Fund, purchases in Squares 40 and 75 from Surplus Hospital Funds, and remaining purchases from surplus in General University Funds."

Text on Folder "Recommendation that resolution authorizing the execution of a loan agreement with the United States of America for the financing of the purchase and remodeling of Dolly Madison and John Quincy Adams Halls be presented to the Board; Recommendation that resolution be issued to the Riggs National Bank for the purpose of borrowing be presented to the Board. This resolution modifies the present resolution re the repayment of the loan and it increases the amount to be borrowed; Recommendation that a resolution defining the policy of the Board with respect to the manner in which funds received by the University under grants for or in aid of research should be treated be presented to the Board; Approval of the re-employment of Price Waterhose & Co. as University Auditors for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1959."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation to offer from $12,000 to $12,500 for Lot 27, Square 57 to the heirs of the deceased owner; Discussion of purchase of Keystone Apartments, purchase of a lot on 19th Street frontage of Square 119, air conditioning of office rooms, and the Urban Renewal Project Area Project for the University area. It was decided these should be considered at a special Board Meeting."

Text on folder "No minutes were taken at this meeting. Enclosed is a report presented to the Board about the meeting."

Text on folder "The meeting was recessed to meet again on Thursday, May 1, 1958."

Text on Folder "Discussion of property the University might be interested in purchasing: Keystone Apartments - Committee authorized securing of appraisal; Square 77, Lots 812-816, - Owner asking $20 per sq. ft. Committee suggested Treasurer continue negotiating; Square 57, Lot 826 - owner set minimum price of $10,000. Committee authorized offer of $10,000 and possibility of $11,000; Square 57, right of way - appraised at $1,000, delinquent taxes of about 750. Committee felt way to obtain property was through tax title. Treasurer is to check with University Counsel concerning procedure; Square 75, Lot 805 - owner would accept $10,500. Committee authorized offer of $8,500; Square 75, Lot 829 - appraised at $38,000 and offered for $32,000. Committee felt the property was desirable but University does not have funds to buy at this time. The President suggested the Committee should lay down a policy of priority in considering properties offered."

Text on folder "Application made to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a loan of $1,250,000 to acquire and remodel two dormitories at interest rate of 2 7/8%, the loan to be amortized over a 40-year period has received preliminary approval and the funds reserved; Flagler Apartment was purchased for $425,000 as recommended by the Board; Recommendation for purchase of the Woodside Apartment at corner of 19th and H Streets at a price not to exceed $450.000; Report of Treasurer of proposal to remodel the Flagler Apartment for women students and the Woodside for men. A rough estimate of the cost of remodeling these apartments is $300,000 each. It was agreed these estimates were high; President Marvin suggested the application for funds be increased to make available $1,500,000. The Committee asked that a statement be prepared for presentation to the Board."

Text on folder "Recommendation for purchase of the Flagler Apartments at 736 22nd Street, N.W. (Lot 840 in Square 56). Cost of purchase to be applicable to final loan application for federal funds from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for dormitory facilities; Report on progress re properties in Squares 77 and 119."

Text on folder "Treasurer Herzog polled by telephone the members of the Committee. Approval was granted for purchase of Lot 829 in Square 41, known as 804 23rd Street, N.W., at price of $31,000."

Text on folder "Approval of sale of residence of late Homer Stille Cummings at 4308 Forest Lane, N.W., at a price of $75,000.00 net. Executors to be so advised."

Text on folder "President had told Medical Staff Exec. Committee that liquor ought not be brought into the Hospital; President recommended that Univ. should acquire or build housing for administrative units housed in old houses at the present time; As one of the legatees in the will of Homer S. Cummings, authorization was given to accept offer of $69,5000 by Vice President of U.S. for the Cummings' home; Square 119, 19th and H. Treasurer authorized to see if Lots 15, 16 and 21 could be purchased at appraised valuations; Purchase of Lots 35 to 39 inclusive in Square 57 at a price not to exceed $36,250, and Lot 42 in Square 57 at not to exceed $14,000.00; Treasurer to get appraisals for Lots 34, 816 and 817 if not in excess of appraisal; Authorization to offer $28,500 for Lot 829 in Square 41; Authorization to offer $16,500 for Lot 22 in Square 40, and to offer an amount not exceeding the appraised valuation, or $23,000, for Lot 25 in Square 40; Decision to ask Board for policy in regard to investing University funds in the area if it would carry itself and bring 5% return; Authorization to offer $21,000 for Lot 13 in Square 103; Offer of $100,000 for Lots 27, 28, 838, and 839 in Square 75, authorized at meeting 11/21/56, was withdrawn; Preliminary discussion about purchase of 7 acres in country to be used to house dogs used experimentally by Medical School, Hospital, and Cancer Clinic."

Text on folder "Approval of purchase of Lots 11-17 in Square 57, 614-626 22nd Street, N.W.; Proposal to relocate the freeway so that it would not pass through Squares 40, 41 and 42 owned by Univ. Committees voted to have a brief prepared with help of legal counsel, appoint a committee to make appropriate contact on this matter. "

Text on folder "Discussion of the University's protest against present proposed location of the freeway which results in property loss in Squares 40, 41 and 42 and interferes with Medical Center; Loan under College Housing program for two dormitories. Authorized Treasurer to make preliminary application for $1,250,000 for acquisition and remodeling of existing apartment buildings for dormitories; University policy regarding purchase of pending settlement of the redevelopment plan was discussed. No decision was reached."

Text on folder "Presentation of preliminary plan for University by University planners, to be presented to National Capital Planning Commission in protesting location of the freeway; Approval for purchase of lots from Judge Munter at total price of $165,000: Square 42, Lots 807 and 809; Square 57, Lots 19, 20, 800, 801, 832; Square 57, Lots 808 and 809; Square 75, Lots 21, 837, 836, 833. Approval for purchase of lots from Oliver T. Carr at $100,000; Square 75, Lots 28, 27, 839, 838. Decision against purchase of Lot 22 in Square 75 from Mr. Carr because of asking price; Approval to renew offer for apt. house on Lot 829 in Square 41, known as 804 23rd Street, N.W. at $27,500."

Text on folder "A quorum was not present. Re: Purchase of Lot 827 in Square 122, S.E. corner of 19th and F Streets, N.W. owned by Church Orphanage Assn. of St. John's Church; Trustee Tompkins had recommended that University offer $400,000 for this property. Since no quorum was present, the Committee counseled President to see what action could be taken regarding purchase; Re: 2 properties in Square 119. No action or recommendation. For signed minutes - see folder of Executive Committee."

Text on folder "Approval of purchase of Northwest Corner 20th and H Streets, N.W. (Lots 55, 56, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804 and 805 in Square 101) at $180,000.00; Approval of purchase of 2107-2109 H St., N.W. (Lots 800 and 801 in Square 77) at $34,000; Consideration of purchase of property at 23rd and H Streets, N.W. adjoining Tompkins Hall of Engineering. Treasurer to secure information on the lease before action is taken; Preparation of preliminary plans for new building to be located next to the Tompkins Hall of Engineering was approved with certain suggestions to be carried out; Approval of employment of Mr. Henry S. Churchill and firm of Wheelwright, Stevenson, Langran, & Fanning as professional assistance for the University development plan. Subject to final approval of the Executive Committee; Approval to proceed in organizing an Advisory Committee on University Planning; Representative of Ford Foundation had asked for study of the University's needs. President submitted report that would require abut fifteen million dollars; Decision to submit a protest to the Board of Commissioners concerning present plans for location of the freeway through Squares 40, 41, and 42. Treasurer to prepare a letter which can be distributed to Committee members in advance of meeting planned for early in August to act upon this."

Text on folder "Ratified action of Chairman Lawson and President Marvin in purchasing 804 222nd Street, N.W. (Lot 801 in Square 55) for $16,500.00; Voted to purchase Marion Apt. House, 2000 H Street, N.W. (Lot 39 in Square 102) at price not to exceed $140,000. To negotiate with seller; Proposed Wing to Tompkins Hall of Engineering. President authorized to go over sketches with Trustee Tompkins and to take up with Riggs National Bank the possibility of the extension of University's line of credit for balance of funds necessary; Attention was called to new zoning regulations in the District. To be discussed later; Presentation of statement by Attorney Hugh Obear relative to property owned by President Marvin in Square 40. Committee was appointed to work out proper basis for acquiring the property. (For signed copy of the minutes, see folder under EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)."

Text on folder "Report on the Old Fire House and the Association of Oldest Inhabitants.; Discussion relative to purchase of Allen Lee Hotel, 2224 F Street, Lots 9 and 10 in Square 58, to house new government contracts; Action was deferred until special meeting ot the Board. Freeway proposal discussion, consideration deferred until later; Possibility of construction of building on Square 56 for additional research contracts and to free Building D for use as Law Library; Committee on the University Hospital report relative to additional space in the Hospital if the Ford Foundation grant is received. Voted to recommend this to the Board of Trustees; Discussion relative to purchase of the property at corner of 20th and H Sts. which had been considered earlier. Consideration deferred until later."

Text on folder "Urban Renewal Project discussion with special reference to the proposed inner belt freeway which would pass through Squares 41 and 42. It was agreed that President Marvin should write a statement concerning thought of the Committee and proper timing of any steps that might be taken, to be presented to Committee at its next meeting. This matter was brought up at request of Trustee Glover; Discussion about whether or not Univ. should buy property in the area at this time prior to decision about the Urban Renewal Project. To check with Redevelopment Land Agency about its attitude."

Text on folder "Resolution for purchase of Lot 811 in Square 42, 2318 H Street, N.W. The George Washington University Urban Renewal Project discussion. Recommendations: Board express appreciation to D.C. Redevelopment Land Agency and National Capital Planning Commission; Board express desire to cooperate with these agencies; Board authorize President and Treasurer, with approval of Bldg. and Lands Committee, to employ an architect to prepare plan."

Text on folder "Approval of plan to offer $10 per square foot for property in Square 40. Terms of payment for property in Square 40 outlined."

Text on folder "Sale of National University property (Lots 14 and 15 in Square 286, known as 1225-27 New York Avenue) to Mr. Nick Papanicolas approved for recommendation to the Board; Letter from President Marvin regarding sale of property in Square 40 to the University. Independent appraisal authorized; Alterations in Hospital (Pathology Lab to provide for Blood Bank) and (rearrangement of rooms in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Dr. Parks) were approved."

Text on folder "Sale of Lot 815 in Square 1234 (1310 29th Street, N.W.) - Approved; Purchase of following approved: Lot 810 in Square 101, 2017 H St., NW; Lot 19 in Square 55, 2217 H St., NW; Lot 831 in Square 101, 2010 I St. NW; Lot 841 in Square 77, 812 21st St. NW; Air Conditioning of Monroe Hall and School of Government; National University Property; Report on attempt to purchase 804 19th St.; Delay in Tompkins Hall of Engineering; Animals Runs for Clinic; Equipment move in Dept. of Radiology; Office Space in Out Patient Dept. remodeled for Dept. of Medicine; Changes in Old Hospital remodeling; Items to come up later: Student Union dining room enlargement, Erection of building for offices, Storage space for Dept. of Chemistry."

Text on folder "Use of Lots 802, 25, and 26 in S