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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 23
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (164) increased. The rooms of the students require extensive repairs and it is believed such repairs would secure many desirable results. Much of the
Show more(164) increased. The rooms of the students require extensive repairs and it is believed such repairs would secure many desirable results. Much of the disorder that in times past was common in colleges and the want of conformity in personal habits to the usage of good society on the part of students may freely be ascribed to the neglect of the authorities of this institution to secure to the students so far as may be practicable the comforts and order of well regulated homes [rooms?]. I could not undertake to govern students in a college in which the rooms, halls and recitation rooms, and the grounds were in a neglected condition wanting in neatness and comfort. There is a moral influence in well arranged buildings in comfortable orderly rooms that cannot otherwise be secured. In all our institutions the buildings do much of the teaching whether for good or evil. I would respectfully suggest that the buildings in all their
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: 1857-1858 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board Aug 2nd 1858 It affords me great pleasure to meet for the first time
Show more1857-1858 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board Aug 2nd 1858 It affords me great pleasure to meet for the first time in an official relation the Joint Board of the University and in accordance with established usage to present reports relative to the institution. Circumstances rendered it impracticable for me to enter on my duties here before the middle of the Spring Term. As soon as released from existing engagements I came to Middletown although I should hive greatly preferred to enter on my duties at the beginning of a year or at least at the commencement of a term The thoughtfulness and kindness of my associates and the cordiality and good will manifested by the students removed in a great degree the embarrassment and difficulty that otherwise would have existed in this connection. I �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (151) It is recommended that the next year should (151) commence Sept. 2nd as it would not be expedient to shorten the coming summer vacation. Many of
Show more(151) It is recommended that the next year should (151) commence Sept. 2nd as it would not be expedient to shorten the coming summer vacation. Many of this class of students more particularly interested have been consulted and this plan has received their unanimous approval. It is not designed to deprive indigent students of the privilege of teaching but to give it to them with less loss in scholarship and discipline than heretofore. The Winter Term with the Fall and Spring vacations will occupy 17 weeks a period amply sufficient for Teaching. All the students can be required to be in college during the Fall and Spring Terms. Those who teach will be absent one term the shortest, instead of a part of two, and their position as students will be definitely understood. By a proper arrangement (152) of the hours of recitation they can anticipate a part of the studies of the Winter Term or make up with the classes following them their omissions, inasmuch as in most cases it will not be necessary for them to be absent every winter. 2. Moden languages In accordance with the usages of most colleges the Modern Languages now constitute a part of the course in the University but while all other studies including even Hebrew for which less generally provision is made and taught without extra expense the students who elect the Modern Languages are required to pay a sum additional to the regular tuition sufficient to defray the whole expense of instruction in this department. This is generally and as we think properly regarded as unjust. We deem it inexpedient in view of the best interests of the University. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (154) who intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. But few of them will ever attend our Theological Seminaries yet they would gladly
Show more(154) who intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. But few of them will ever attend our Theological Seminaries yet they would gladly improve opportunity to make some more precise preparation for their future works. It is hoped that during the coming year arrangements may be made on the part of officers of the University to give such extra and voluntary instruction as the time and engagements of the students will allow them to receive.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (155) 4. Church scholarships The attention of the Joint Board is particularly requested to the consideration of the expedience of reserving an
Show more(155) 4. Church scholarships The attention of the Joint Board is particularly requested to the consideration of the expedience of reserving an additional number of cheap scholarships. The proportional number of students who pay tuition is yearly becoming less. Of the present number of students 85 pay no tuition. Nearly all who signify an intention of becoming members of the University urgently request the privileges of scholarships. By a rule of the University tuition is remitted to a certain number of indigent worthy students. The demand for favors of this character is constantly increasing. Other colleges grant similar favors and some give assistance in addition to gratuitous instruction. Judging from present indications it is probable that in a few years tuition in all our colleges will be free. Under such circumstances in as such as the majority
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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 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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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. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining
Show more(161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining Institution whose friends are doubtful whether its existence can long be continued. Within a few years a great change has taken place in the arrangement for inspection in Institutions of the highest grade and also in schools of a primary rank and I respectfully submit that those who are familiar with the accommodations furnished by more recent colleges, by many Academies and especially those under the [\page] 1857-1858 5 patronage of our church, with the buildings and the conveniences of public schools on inspecting our buildings with their dilapidated doors worn out floors and broken stairways and the accommodations for recitations will not pronounce them respectable or proper. �
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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. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J.
Show more(144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J. Trench, esq. for attention and cooperation in securing such changes as I deemed absolutely essential. The past year has been one of harmony among the officers and students and one of great prosperity. The Graduating Class numbers 28 and the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman class number 116. The demeanor of the students has been characterized by great propriety and there has been diligence in study and carefulness in attention to all required duties. It is believed that no institution in the land has a better class of students or those more generally governed by high moral and religious principles. It may not be improper for me to allude to the labors of the faculty. They were placed under peculiarly embarrassing circumstances at the commencement of this year which they
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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. 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. 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. 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. 19
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (160) buildings and the grounds - Many of the Joint Board and also the Alumni and strangers who have visited Middletown have expressed their
Show more(160) buildings and the grounds - Many of the Joint Board and also the Alumni and strangers who have visited Middletown have expressed their mortification and used language falling little short of reproach with reference to the appearance of the buildings. Complaint has not been against the local officers and they cannot be justly condemned inasmuch as the funds have not been furnished for improvements and they have not been requested to make them. The amount requested for necessary improvements is not large and though I have not had the means of gaining an accurate knowledge of the state of the funds of the University yet I trust the Institution is able to meet this demand. It would be better to incur a temporary debt than to allow the buildings longer to be neglected. Our friends abroad and this community generally will respect us more and will more readily aid us if we
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 21
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (162) The Mathematical room as been entirely changed and convenient seats for it procured by subscription. the Joint Boards are requested to examine
Show more(162) The Mathematical room as been entirely changed and convenient seats for it procured by subscription. the Joint Boards are requested to examine this room and if it meets their approval to direct that the other rooms be put in a similar condition. New doors, new rails for the stairs and in part new floors are absolutely required in the main building. The safety of the building as well as prudence and economy require that it should be thoroughly pointed. It would not be well to leave it in its present condition exposed to the frosts of another winter. The roof is much worn and the shingles must soon be renewed or some other covering provided. A large part of the flashing on the buildings is old and broken and ought to be renewed. There are no cisterns on the premises and but one well and this very dry. In case of a fire it would be impossible to extinguish a conflagration that should
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 24
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (165) parts should be put in good order, that the rooms of the students at least once a year should be examined the furniture moved and then put in a
Show more(165) parts should be put in good order, that the rooms of the students at least once a year should be examined the furniture moved and then put in a good condition and that the expense should be charged on the Term Bills, and further that for all damages as has been the rule the occupants of the room in which the damage is done shall be held responsible but that for all special improvements in their rooms such as furnishings that one half be charged to the students desiring the room and the other half be 1857-1858 6 met by the University. The students have shown a commendable interest in the improvements. They raised by subscription the means to secure appropriate seats for the Mathematical rooms and I announce with pleasure that considering their circumstances they have subscribed a large sum to meet the expense of securing soft water. $35
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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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