02-06-1914
Volume OD - Pages 497-499

                         Reno, Nevada
                       February 6, 1914

The Board of Regents met at 10 o'clock A.M. Friday, February 6,
1914.  Present:  Regents Reid, Codd, Henderson, Pratt, O'Brien,
and President Stubbs.

The minutes of the meetings held January 8th and 15th, 1914, read
and approved.

President Stubbs read his monthly report, which was ordered
filed in the President's Report Book.

Upon motion of Mr. Codd, seconded by Mr. Pratt, Mr. Henderson
was added to the Committee relating to the purchase of land from
Mrs. Evans.

Upon motion of Regent Henderson, seconded by Regent Pratt, the
matters with reference to increases in salaries to the several
Professors and Instructors was ordered laid over until the next
meeting of the Board and the report of the Finance Committee.

Upon motion of Regent Codd, seconded by Regent O'Brien, and
Regent Henderson, the salary of Captain Applewhite was made
$83.33 per month for 6 months from January 1, 1914, and ending
June 30, 1914.

Upon motion of Regent Codd, seconded by Regent Henderson, the
present Committee was authorized to complete the Library build-
ing and purchase the posts for the support of the floor in this
building.

Upon motion of Regent Codd, seconded by Regent O'Brien, the floor
in the Gymnasium was ordered put in proper shape at a cost not
to exceed $200.

The following resolutions were drawn up by Regent Henderson and
adopted by all the members of the Board of Regents:

    WHEREAS, there has frequently come before the Board of
    Regents, for consideration, the right of the President of
    the University of Nevada, and the members of the faculty
    thereof, to enter into matters outside of, and in nowise
    connected with the University; and

    WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of Regents that no definite
    action was ever taken by the Board, relative to the President
    and members of the faculty taking part in matters not con-
    nected with the University; and

    WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University regard it
    as of fundamental importance that the men connected with the
    University should exercise the rights and privileges which
    belong to them as citizens of the municipality, and of the
    State, and of the Nation;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President, the mem-
    bers of the faculty, and all others connected with the Uni-
    versity are, and have been at all times (in so far as the
    present Board is aware) free to take part in all matters
    pertaining to the public welfare, as good citizens; and as
    such good citizens, to exercise the rights and privileges
    secured them under the law, with full freedom of thought
    and action.

    AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when those connected with
    the University take part in any matters pertaining to the
    public welfare of the Nation, or the State, or any locality
    in the State, their action is as an individual member of the
    community, unless such action is taken under the direction
    of the Board of Regents; but in all such matters, whether
    done for the public welfare of the Nation, or of the State,
    or of any locality within the State, the Regents regard it
    as of fundamental importance that the good name and standing
    of the University should be considered, and that no such
    action should be taken by the President, or any member of
    the faculty, or any person connected therewith, that would
    reflect upon the University, without first consulting the
    Board of Regents; and that no action should be taken by those
    connected with the University, which would tend to create in
    the public mind the opinion that they were acting in any
    other capacity than that of an individual.

    AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all matters affecting the
    University, in any way, must be first referred to the Presi-
    dent and by him to the Board of Regents, for final action.

No further business appearing, the Board adjourned to meet at
the call of the Chairman.

                             H. E. Reid
                             Chairman

Geo. H. Taylor
Secretary