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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 25
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (166) It is not desired that the permanent funds of the institution should be used for the objects named. We believe that these funds should be held
Show more(166) It is not desired that the permanent funds of the institution should be used for the objects named. We believe that these funds should be held sacred and the increase only used to meet the expense of instruction. The income of the University is derived from several sources and I would suggest that an account should be kept with each fund which should be charged with its own expenses. It is therefore suggested that the income from room rent should be appropriated to such repairs as may be necessary and to secure the comforts and conveniences already named. Should a loan to this fund be necessary to meet expenditures now necessary it will soon be met by this regular income from their occupying the building. After the buildings are put in good condition they should be
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 26
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (167) kept thus by the incidental fund which with a certain stated proportion of the room rent should be made large enough to meet all demands for
Show more(167) kept thus by the incidental fund which with a certain stated proportion of the room rent should be made large enough to meet all demands for this purpose. It is hoped that this suggestion that each fund should be chargeable with its own expenses will remove objections to the measures proposed that may be in the minds of any who would be unwilling that any part of the permanent funds should be diverted from their legitimate objects. V. New Buildings In connection with the foregoing suggestions it may be proper to urge the necessity of new buildings to meet the wants of the Institution. Many of our students coming from our larger seminaries where the arrangements for library and religious exercises are greatly superior to ours are greatly disappointed
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 27
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (168) and express their disappointment in strong language of bitterness and reproach. New colleges that have arisen within a few years and are now
Show more(168) and express their disappointment in strong language of bitterness and reproach. New colleges that have arisen within a few years and are now competing with us have greatly superior accommodations and are so far more attractive to students. The high character of the University, the usages of similar Institutions and not the least consideration the health of the officers and students demand enlarged accommodations for the college exercises. It is manifest that large classes cannot be crowded into our small rooms without injury to all. A large ornamental well furnished building that shall contain recitation rooms, a lecture room and a chapel is greatly needed. We are not without hope that some one of our noble friends to whom God has given means will erect such a building that shall stand as a monument of his liberality. If no-one will do this we believe that by the contributions of many the object may be secured.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 28
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7
Show more(169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7 needed Our present building is not suitable and cannot be made thus. Several of the leading colleges have recently secured such accommodations for their departments as (to) render them peculiarly attractive and it is important that we should present similar privileges. We should not in any respect make it a sacrifice to attend our own literary (?) Institutions. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 29
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (170) Arrangements for next year Vacant Professorships It is well known that the department of Mathematics and Astronomy has been vacant during the
Show more(170) Arrangements for next year Vacant Professorships It is well known that the department of Mathematics and Astronomy has been vacant during the year. The resignation of the highly distinguished scholar and able professor who had held that position so long and so well was received with regret by the friends of the University. The faculty have given the subject of selecting a successor to one whose success has been so great a careful consideration and are prepared to nominate a candidate for the vacant department whenever it will suit the convenience of the Joint Board to receive the nomination. Unless the freshman class should be unusually large we hope to be able to conduct this college this coming year without the assistance of a tutor.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr.
Show more(145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr. Johnston discharged the duties of the President would indicate that it was not necessary to call any other one to that office. Especial commendation is due to Professor Lane for assuming the responsibility of sustaining two departments and performing a large amount of extra labors. I here introduce with pleasure an extract from records of the Faculty as expression of their views relative to this I extra service. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 30
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University
Show more(171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University relative to preaching in the college chapel has been restored. In this service I have been cordially and generously assisted by the members of the faculty who are preachers. It is our purpose to continue this practice and we hope much good will result from it. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 31
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (172) The following seniors having completed the regular college course having been recommended by the faculty and the Examining Committee for the
Show more(172) The following seniors having completed the regular college course having been recommended by the faculty and the Examining Committee for the degree of Bachelor of Arts are presented for the approval of the Joint Board (printed list on page 172)
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 32
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the
Show more(173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the degree of Master of Arts (no list included) �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 33
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for
Show more(174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for the Honorary Degree of Master of Arts the following seniors (no list included) [\page] 1857-1858 8 Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 34
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 5
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: LZ i oie Ze a Gie-. ah / 2 Gee ae Cie Prev ries ee. ay Paes CRs pe St, Ze Poe Gime aS Agta ew a ae Pe me a ene eS ee i ite ty Vea LDL Olea i in oe ee
Show moreLZ i oie Ze a Gie-. ah / 2 Gee ae Cie Prev ries ee. ay Paes CRs pe St, Ze Poe Gime aS Agta ew a ae Pe me a ene eS ee i ite ty Vea LDL Olea i in oe ee wi Lp pate Js Anahi Cr Lh ir Linnea Coneg nelle eran —naageage L. shy yrds oe. eihestidla Adhicpiias ie = att Ml. Lato he 2.7 ae | 5A hei oe ee ode A ee LEAT 1 ae Ce Crt bee Ve Se ante Anh Oh. io -Y tee ae F pao a thei, aeons - an ia ee Ui thon. sree ha Meese Co Attain ae en lg et ee �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (150) are unnecessarily absent. It has become the custom to go out and teach. It is a pleasant way in which to spend the Winter months. Under these
Show more(150) are unnecessarily absent. It has become the custom to go out and teach. It is a pleasant way in which to spend the Winter months. Under these circumstances the following arrangement of Terms is proposed The Fall Term shall commence on the Third Thursday of August " " close Nov. 17 Its length will be 13 weeks Fall Vacation 3 weeks Winter Term will commence Dec. 9th " " close March 5 Length 12 weeks Spring Vacation 2 weeks Spring Term will commence March 17th " " close June 22 Commencement Third Wednesday of June Summer Vacation 8 weeks This arrangement will make the college year 39 weeks, one week longer than heretofore.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (175) 1858-1859 9 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board for this year ending June 22, 1859 to the . .mm. In presenting
Show more(175) 1858-1859 9 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board for this year ending June 22, 1859 to the . .mm. In presenting this Annual Report it is proper that grateful acknowledgement should be made to God for the tokens of his favor and the many blessings received. The past year has been one of prosperity. There has been harmony among the officers and good order and diligence manifested by the students. The general health of the members of the University has been good. One young man Mr. Powell died soon after entering the Freshman class. The changes authorized by the Joint Board have been adopted and much good has resulted from them. A greater degree of system and thoroughness in study have been secured and the interests of the Institution generally promoted.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (184) for a (sic) college but there is a demand for a more extended course of study in various departments and an increase in the number of the
Show more(184) for a (sic) college but there is a demand for a more extended course of study in various departments and an increase in the number of the departments of instruction. In this respect the Wesleyan University does not compare favorably with other colleges in N.E. Its friends and patrons demand that in no means so far as the facilities for an extended course of instruction shall it [\page] 1858-1859 12 be inferior to other Institutions. Other Institutions are now promising to furnish to the Church what the means of this our oldest Institution will not permit. Much sympathy is secured for them by this means. It is evident that the same amount of funds will accomplish more if given to this Institution than can be secured by founding a new one. Its Alumni have a powerful influence in the church and in the land. They will generally give their Alma Mater their influence and
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y.
Show more(185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y. Conferences at their last sessions appointed committees to devise the means for increasing its endowment it (sic) is believed that other conferences will respond cordially to any effort they may make and engage in their plans so far as they mmY require cooperation. It is evident that an endowment that would once have well sustained a college is now insufficient. Salaries and other expenses are nearly double what they were years ago. This increased expense has resulted from changes that have been going on in the commercial world chiefly from the marked decline in the relative value of money. Political economists assure us that this decline may be expected to continue for several years to come.
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