MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT OF
ST. LOUIS - ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
M O N D A Y , MAY 13, 1963 - 8:00 P.M.,
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of St.
Louis - St. Louis County, Missouri was held on Monday, May 13, 1963 at the
Central Office of the District at 4386 Lindsll Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.
I.
General Functions
1.2 Roll Call
In the absence of the Board President, Mr. G . V. Williamson, the Vic -
President, Mr. Guy S. Ruffin, presided. Mr. Ruffin called the meeting to order
at 8:00 p.m. The following members of the Board were present:
Mrs. Joseph C. Bastian
Messrs. Lester C. Geil
Morris G laser
F, Wm. McCalpin
Guy S. Ruffin
Mr. Williamson was away on vacation, and unable to be present at this meeting.
Also present were President Joseph P. Cosand, Vice Presidents John E. Tirrell,
and James W. Hobson, and Robert C. Jones, Director of Instructional Resources;
all of the Junior College staff.
Mr, Bruce E. Woodruff, of the firm of Armstrong, Teasdale, Roos, Kramer,
and Vaughan, Counsel for the District, was also present.
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1.3 Minutes
Board Vice President Ruff in called for a reading of the Minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board on April 22, 1963. They were read and discussed.
Whereupon, it was moved by Mr. McCalpin, seconded by Mr. Ruffin, and
passed with the unanimous aye vote of all members present, that the Minutc3
of the regular meeting of April 22, 1963 be approved.
Mr. Ruffin then called for a reading of the Minutes of the special meeting
of the Board on May 6, 1963. They were read and discussed.
Whereupon, it was moved by Mrs. Bastion, seconded by Mr. Glaser, and
passed with the unanimous aye vote of all members present, that the Minutes of
the special meeting of May 6, 1963 be approved.
1.4 Treasurer's Report
The Vice President of the Board, Mr. Ruffin, called upon the Treasurer of
the Junior College, Mr. F. Wm. McCalpin.
Mr. McCalpin presented the Treasurer's report of May 13, 1963, as follows:
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER
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Income
The following Is the detail of income received by The Junior College District
in the form of tax collections, maintenance fees, interest and miscellaneous income
to date.
City of St. Louis
Prev.
Reported
£ft
Merchants tax
$ 65,424.90
Manufacturers tax
101,705.60
Intangible tax
47,194.20
Personal Property
182,110.26*
Real Estate
1,157,442.59*
St.L.H.Auth.
(Payment in lieu)
5,722.40
Railroads (State Board)
48,928.06*
Rai iroads (Assessor)
9,294.82*
Current
Collections
$
371.10
303.70
1,577.01
4,835.49
Sub
Total
$
Total
65,796.00
102,009.30
47,194.20
183,687.27
1,162,278.08
5,722.40
48,928.06
9,294.82
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$1,624,910.13
County of St. Louis
Merchants & Mfg.
48,495.07
Intangible tax
24,339.62
Personal Property
183,112.51
Real Estate
1,313,813.61
Utilities
77,916.47
Railroads
11,589.04
48,495.07
24,339.62
183,112.51
1,313,813.61
77,916.47
11,589.04
$1,659,266.32
Jefferson County
Intangible tax
Property tax
December tax coll.
January tax coll.
Railroad & Utility
March tax coll.
10.24
5.64
316.82
3.26
1,152.27
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10.24
5.64
316.82
3,26
1,152.27
19.17
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surplus commissions
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1,507.40
Maintenance fees $55,375.00
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Loan Funds
100.00
270.00
55,475.00
270.00
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Interest
55,745.00
7,133.80
833.56
7,967.36
7,967.36
Auxiliary Serv.
17,372.26
34.33
17,406.59
17,406.59
Miscellaneous
38,199.56
34.30
38,233.86
38,233.86
$3,396,928.00
$8,108.66
TOTALS
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$3,405,036.66
Assets and Accounts
The balance In the several bank accounts of the District as of the close of
business this date was as follows:
Merchantile Trust Company
Manchester Bank
$468,361.06
460.08
City Bank
2,800.45
The District holds as assets the following:
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U.S. Treasury bills
$150,000 due May 23, 1963
450,000 due May 3 1 , 1963
$600,000
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Certificates of Deposit
$600,000 due August 5, 1963
600,000 due December 5, 1963
600,000 due February 5, 1964
$1,800,000
Respectfully submitted,
F, Wm. McCalpin, Treasurer
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Discussion followed.
Whereupon, it was moved by Mrs. Bastion, end seconded by Mr. Go?I,
that' the Treasurer's report be approved, as submitted.
Upon the aye vote of all members present, the motion was approved unanimously,,
1.5 Welcome to Guests
Vice President Ruffin introduced the following guest to the Board:
Mr. John Angel ides, a reporter for the St. Louis Globe Democrat
At this point, Dr. Cosand told the Board that he felt the Minutes should
contain a word of appreciation for the fine job which the St. Louis Globe Democrat
had done. Their reporter, Mr. Bob Jackson, had written an excellent article
on the proposed technical educational programs, and it had received wide acceptance. Dr. Cosand told the Board that the staff of the Junior College District
appreciated this kind of factual reporting.
1.7 Communications
Mr. Ruffin asked if there were any communications to be brought before the
Board.
Dr. Cosand reported that we had received a reply from the National Defense
Student Loan program. They were contributing $6,713 to the District, as the
first portion of the request. This, together with the $746 which the District
would contribute, would total $7,459 which would be available for student loans.
There was a general discussion on this, involving all Board members.
Mr. Ruffin read from a letter which Mr. Williamson had sent from England.
He approved of the choice of William Tao and Associates, who had been retained
as mechanical engineers by th architectural firm of Smith and Entzeroth,
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A communication from the Roosevelt High School paper, the "Rough Rider"
was discussed. Dr. Cosand had addressed some 2100 students at Roosevdt High
School on Friday morning, M a / 10th. The talk had been given in connection
with a Special Awards ceremony at Roosevelt, and the paper had given it frontpage publicity.
1.8 Election of Officers for the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District
Vice President Ruffin told the Board that nominations were open for the
office of President of the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of
St. Louis - St. Louis County. Mr. Geil nominated Mr. G . V. Williamson for
the office of President. There were no further nominations. By secret ballot
of all members present, Mr. Williamson was unanimously re-elected as President
of the Board of Trustees for the ensuing year.
Vice President Ruffin yielded the chair to the Secretary of the District,
Mrs. Joseph C. Bastion.
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Mrs. Bastion then declared that nominations were In order for the office of
Vice President of the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of St. Louis St. Louis County, Missouri.
Mr. McCalpin nominated Mr. Guy S. Ruffin for the office of Vice President,
There were no further nominations. By secret ballot of all members present, Mr.
. Ruffin was unanimously re-elected as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for
the ensuing year.
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Mrs* Bastion returned the Chair to the Vice President of the District, Mr.
Ruff in. Mr. Ruffin next declared it was in order for nominations to be made for
the office of Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of
St. Louis - St. Louis County, Missouri.
Mr. Ruffin nominated Mrs. Bastion for the office of Secretary. Mrs. Bastion
declined the nomination, and asked that her name be withdrawn. Mrs. Bastion
nominated the Executive Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Dolores B. Tygard, for
the office of Secretary of the Board of Trustees. There were no further nominations.
By secret ballot of all members present, Mrs. Tygard was unanimously elected
as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the ensuing year.
Mr. Ruffin then declared it was in order for nominations to be made for the
office of Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of
St. Louis - St, Louis County, Missouri.
Mr. McCalpin nominated Mr. James W. Hobson for the office of Treasurer
of the District.
There were no further nominations.
By secret ball of all members presents-
Mr. Hobson was unanimously elected as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for
the ensuing year.
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Mr. Ruffin moved to Point 2 of the Agenda - Personnel.
2.
PERSONNEL
2.1 Certificated Personnel - Instructors
The Vice President of the Collage, Dr. John E. Tirrell, made a report to
the Board on the following instructors:
Mr. Edward M . Ruddy - Assistant Dean - Registrar - Step 1 - Eff. 7/1/63
Mr. Robert E. Shepack - Assistant Professor Eng. Drawing - 111-2 - Eff.8/26/63
Mr. Marvin R. Barnum - Assistant Professor of Biology - 11-3 - Eff. 8/26/63
Mr. Thomas F. Hitchell - Assistant Professor - Speech - 11-3 - Eff. 8/26/63
A general discussion followed with respect to their academic backgrounds
and general qualifications.
Whereupon, on motion by Mr. McCalpin, seconded by Mrs. Bastion, and
upon the aye vote of all members of the Board who were present, it was
RESOLVED, That the personnel recommended for employment by Dr.
Tirrell, as set out in the foregoing list, be employed in the capacity
and at the salary classification therein set out, said salary classification
having been previously approved by the Board.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Vice President of the Board be, and is
hereby authorized to execute the form Instructors' Contract previously
adopted by the Board with each of the above certificated personnel, which
said contract is to be filed with the records of the District.
2*2 Faculty Manual
Dr. Cosand repcrted that a Faculty Manual had been prepared for all present
and incoming faculty members. Dr. Clark had prepared this from the Policies
' and Procedures Manual, and from other pertinent materials.
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Dr. Cosand also told the Board that similar manuals of information would
be prepared for the classified staff and for our students. However, at no
time would these supplementary manuals be in conflict with the Board approved Policies and Procedures Manual.
A general discussion followed, and it was suggested by Mr. McCalpin that
copies of this Manual be submitted to the Board, as a matter of general
information. This was agreed upon by Dr. Cosand.
2.3 Faculty Orientation
Dr. Cosand reported that the administrative staff was deeply involved at
present in an orientation program for incoming faculty members. He discussed
this at length with the Board members.
Mr. Eugene DuBois, doctoral intern with the Midwest Community College
Leadership program, also reported upon the orientation program. Mr. DuBois
described the packet of materials which had been assembled at the College,
and which had been sent to the homes of all incoming faculty members*
Dr. Cosand also told the Board about a proposed Fall "retreat" which was
under discussion. This would be a week-end, away from the city, for all
faculty members, administrative staff members, and Board of Trustees. He said
It was in the tentative stage at this point, but a two-day workshop Involving
all interested persons would benefit the District immeasurably.
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College President Cosand recommended that the Board of Trustees approve
the recommendation of Smith and Entzeroth that Mr. William Tao and Associates
be retained as one of the mechanical engineers*
Whereupon* on motion by Mr. McCalpin, seconded by Mr. Glaser, and with
the aye vote of all members of the Board who were present, it was
RESOLVED, That the Junior College District of St. Louis - St. Louis County,
Missouri approve the recommendation of Smith and Entzeroth, with respect
to the firm of William Tao and Associates.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the foregoing firm be retained by Smith and
Entzeroth as one of the mechanical engineers to work with the architectural
firm in the development of one of the campuses of The Junior College District
of St. Louis - St. Louis County, Missouri.
3.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
3.. 1
Dr. Tirreli reported on the moorings which had been held during the
preceding week, with representatives of the hotels and restaurants in St. Louis,
and St. Louis County, Mrs. Hilda Watson Gifford, internationally-known
consultant in hotel and restaurant operations, had spent the entire week at the
college. She was here for the purpose of discussing what the Junior College
District could do to establish a two-year program in hotel and restaurant
operations.
A general discussion followed.
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3.2 Dr. Tirrell reported upon the meeting which he, and Miss Mary E.
Jensen (Director of Nursing Education) and Mr. DuBois had with Dr. Mark
Scully, President of Southeast Missouri State College, Dr. Tirrell told the
Board that the group had discussed their mutual problems in a three-hour
meeting at Cape Girardeau, and he felt there was every indication that
the Junior College students in nursing education could transfer to Southeast
Missouri, if they so desired, without loss of credit.
A general discussion followed, among all Board members.
3.3 Dental Assistants Advisory Committee
College President Cosand recommended that the following dentists be named
to the Dental Assistants Advisory Committee:
Dr. Paul A . Ebeling
Dr. Calvin C. Lee
Whereupon, on motion by Mr. McCalpin, seconded by Mrs. Bastion,
and with the aye vote of all members of the Board who were present, it was
RESOLVED, That Dr. Paul A. Ebeling and Dr. Calvin C. Lee be
appointed to the Dental Assistants Advisory Committee of The
Junior College District of St. Louis - St. Louis County, Missouri.
3.4 Library Report
Dr. Robert C. Jones, Director of Instructional Resources, reported on the
preliminary phases of the Library development. Dr. Jones told the Board that
at present there were 2400 volumes on each campun.
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He briefly outlined the use of the Alanar Book Processing service, the IBM
method of printed card catalogs, and the camera method.
Dr. Jones distributed among the Board members a volume called, "Instant
Libraries" which is a new concept in reference source data, and was written
under his direction.. "Instant Libraries" has been requested in many parts
of the United States, and several foreign countries..... .as far away as
the Virgin Islands. Dr. Jones brought it before the Board to demonstrate
the advanced methods which are being used in setting up the libraries
of the Junior College District.
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Vice President Hobson submitted the following claims, for payment,
under the Business and Finance section of the Board agenda:
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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5.2
Payment of Claims - Personal Expenses
5.11 Mary E. Jensen
-Expenses 5/2/63
$
420.69
$
1,602.81
129.75*
5.12 0. F. Llbby
-Expenses 4/26/63
53.05
5.13 Richard Uherlty
-Expenses 4/30/63
58.80
5.14 Robert C. Jones
-Expenses 4/15-5/2/63
16.80
5.15 J. P. Cosand
-Expenses 4/1-5/3/63
82.64
5.16 J. W. Hobson
-Expenses 4/15-5/1/63
55.85
5.17 H. J. Free
-Expenses 4/2-5/2/63
23.80
Payment of Claims - Salaries for Part-time employees
5.21 Counsellors-Test Ing-Pay period 5/15/63
840.00
5.22 Librarians
-Pay period 5/15/63
492.81
5.23 Classroom Ass'ts. -Pay period 5/15/63
186.25
5.24 Maintenance
-Pay period 5/15/63
10.00
5.25 Bookstore
-Pay period 5/15/63
73.75
5.3
Payment of Claims - Salaries for Regular employees
5.31 Approved salaries for classified employees pay period 5/15/63.
$
2,593.16
5.4
Payment of Claims - Accounts Payable
$
51,741.71
VENDOR
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Alanar Book Center
Alfa Auto Rental Co.
Armstrong, Teasdale, etc.
Arteaga Photographers
A. S. Aloe's Co.
Automobile Club of Mo.
Allied Radio Corp.
S. G. Adams Company
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Blue Dot Service
Bel-Air Hotel
R. R. Bowker Co,
Buschart Brothers
Blue Cross Service
Gilbert Bulck Inc.
Chicago Appartus Co,
Cooperating Sch. Dlst.
Con P. Curran Co.
Chemical Rubber Co.
Charmar Mgm, Co.
Cooperative Testing Co.
Library books
$20,393.16
Auto rental
12.54
Legal Services
500.00
Photographs
23.00
Instructional supplies
67.21
AlrlIne Travel
88.65
Instructional supplies
10.18
Bookcase, file
70.00
Credit Memo
(8.00)
Card files
32.76
Bookcases
70.00
Costumers
30.40
Costumers
30.40
File Cabinets
55.55
Binders
10.95 292.06
Messenger service
36.95
Accommodations
30.60
Library book
30.00
Paper punch
23.95
April Withholding
179.50
Auto rental
344.00
Instructional supplies
187.13
Conference expenses
4.00
Printing
361.65
Instructional supplies
74.70
Gasoline
32.45
Testing materials
255.34
Library material
17.95 273.29
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22. Frank X. Drlmped
23. Doubleday Book Stores
24. A. B. Dick Products Co.
25. Dlctaphon Corporation
Bookstore - Resale
Newspaper delivery
Library books
Fe d roller
Used machines
28.00
2.65
50,00
2,50
300.00
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26. Employers Overload Co.
27. Ebco Soles Company
28. Ferman Photographers
29. Food Service Mgm.
30. Fisher Scientific Co.
31. Gen 1 !. Biological Supply
32. Hart Printing Co.
33. IBM Corporation
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35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
Lessard Company
McNaughten, Inc.
McDonnell Autom. Center
Moore Business Forms
Nat'I. Education Assoc.
National Observer
Neumade Products
National Life Ins. Co.
Office Machines Corp.
Pitney Bowes Corp.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
Phillips Petro. Co.
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Picker Associates
Russell & Axon
S. W. Bell Tele. Co.
49. Therman Sal lee
50. Service Blue Print Co.
51. Spot Sales Inc.
52. Scholastic Testing Inc.
53. Chas. Scrlbner's Sons
54. Sutton Ave. Printers
55. Supt. of Documents
56. St, L. Crystal Water Co.
57. St. L. Bd. of Education
58. Smith & Entzeroth Co.
59. Sayers Printing Co.
60. Standard Duplicators Co.
61. Uarco Inc.
62. united Printing Co.
63. Van Sickle Radio Co.
64. Western Union Co.
65. Enno Kroehe, M.A.I.
66. Remington Rand Inc.
67. Wellston Journal
68, Colad Co., Inc.
69. Central Cartage
70. Swanks, Inc.
71. Bobbs-Merrlll
72. McGraw-Hill
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75. Ross-Gould Co.
76. Globe-Democrat
77. Post-01spatch
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66.30
Wooden door
41.05
Photographs
36.00
Board dinners
108.00
Instructional supplies
210.00
Instructional supplies
102.48
Postcards
194.00
Office supplies
51.98
Instructional supplies 45.00
Typewriter
385.00
481.98
Identification badges
3.79
Library service
320.00
March service
3,018.00
Office forms
109.66
Library Book
2.85
Library subscription
10.00
Freight charges
12.64
Annuity payment
333.33
Service agreement
15.00
Meter tape
1.40
Maintenance charges
31.07 32,47
Gasoline
67.43
Photographs
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Art Work
124.86
Engineering investigation
656.72
Central location
349.39
South location
92.11
North location
108.50
550.00
Newspaper delivery
6.85
Bookstore-Resale
19.91
Installation - Gate
420.65
Scoring tests
164.37
Bookstore-Resale
9.15
Checks
22.00
Document stamps
50.00
Instructional supplies
17,00
Rental - Roosevelt H. S. 8,494.88
Architectural services
6,607.64
Summer session folders
381.00
Copy paper
30.60
Office forms
150.00
Checks
14.00
Instructional supplies
54,00
Telegrams
10.37
Property Appraisal
1,200.00
Library Fixtures
66.00
Election Advertisement
108.00
Bookstore-Resale
42.50
Freight charges
4,68
Bookstore-Resale
13.50
Bookstore-Resale
20.30
Library books
10.25
Election supplies
30.30
Election presentation charts 313,69
Ballots
457,00
Election notice
115,44
Election notice
111.50
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108.00
79. Robert Lee
Professional Services
780.00
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Polling fees
36.00
81. Brentwood School Dlst.
Polling fees
154.00
82. Clayton School Dlst.
Polling fees
196.00
83. Hazlewood School Dlst.
Polling fees
160.00
84. Jennings School Dlst.
Polling fees
70.00
85. Klrkwood School Dlst.
Polling fees
288.00
86. Lindbergh School Dlst.
Polling fees
140.00
87. Maplewood School Dlst.
Polling fees
126.00
88. Normandy School Dlst.
Polling fees
98.00
89. Webster Groves Sch. Dlst. Polling fees
294.00
90. Clark-Peeper Company
Total of all invoices
485,40
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North
Clock
12.55
29865
Office supplies
6.70
28723
Office supplies
73.17
29015
Office supplies
12.10
29868
South
Office supplies
17.77
28875
Ruled pads
5.40
28720
Supplies
16.26
29016
Bulletin Boards
15.30
28204
Central
Clock
12.55
28622
Index
2.02
29869
Pendaflex frames
19.03
29779
Book covers
20.06
29054
Card files
18.00
29146
Card files
36.00
29055
Sorter
20.25
290)4
Office supplies
26.92
29731
Card file
10.00
29430
Office supplies
68.68
29527
Binders, letter trays 15.79
23592
Rubber stamps
2.65
29425
Office supplies
7.87
29041
Labels
2.25
28721
Office supplies
76.86
29430
Credit memo
(12.96)
29527
Credit memo
( 9.72)
29992
Index sheets
9.90
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A geslerql discussion followed, Involving the following:
5.1
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5.3
5.4
Payment of Claims - Personal Expenses
Payment of Claims - Salaries for Part-time Employees
Payment of Claims - Salaries for Regular Employees
Payment of Claims - Accounts Payable
Whereupon, on motion by Mr. Gel I, seconded by Mr. McCalpin, and
with the aye vote of oil Board members present, it was
RESOLVED, That the claims listed under Points 5 . 1 , 5 . 2 , 5 . 3 , and 5.4
on the preceding pages, under Business and Finance, be paid, as
submitted.
6. STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES
6,1 Completion and distribution of the College Bulletin
College President Cosand told the Board that Mr. Eugene DuBois would
report on the completion and distribution of this bulletin.
Mr. DuBois reported that every effort had been made to get the bulletin
into the hands of interested persons; through high school principals, counselors,
and individual mailings. Mr. Stanley Malcolm, of the Junior College staff,
had been visiting the various public and parochial schools,
7. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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»l Resolution In Support of House Bill 218
Vice President Ruffin told the Board of Trustees that the Junior College
District Is dedicated to the development of the best possible program of higher
education for St. Louis and St, Louts County, and for the State of Missouri.
It is the Board's belief that this is possible only through close cooperation of
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all Institutions of higher educotl n, antii through careful planning and coordination
of the established programs of high r education throughout Missouri,
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Therefore, the Board of Trustees would urge the approval of the House Bill 218,
cr this session of the Missouri General Assembly.
A general discussion followed.
Whereupon, on motion by Mrs. Bastion, seconded by Mr. McCalpin, and
with the aye vote of all members of the Board who were present, it was
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The Junior College District of
St. Louis - St. Louis County, Missouri commends the action taken by the
Cooperating Superintendents of St, Louis County for initiating the action
which led to the development of the Higher Education Council for
Metropolitan St. Louis.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees now urges the approval
at this session of the Missouri General Assembly of House Bill 218 as
perfected on May 7, 1963 by the House. This resolution is made with the
understanding that the perfected House Bill 218 calls for a Commission of
Higher Education of ten voting members, including six lay citizens and
four representatives from higher education: One from the University of
Missouri, one from the State Colleges of Missouri, one from the Independent
Collegss and Universities of Missouri, and one from the public Junior colleges
of Missouri.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That it is also understood that there will be a group
of educators representing all areas of higher education which will be advisory
to the Coordinating Commission, and will meet as an advfeory body at
least once a year and when directed to by the Commission of Higher Education.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be distributed among
the members of the Commission of Higher Education, and sent to the
Chairman of the Commission.
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7.2 Funding for the Higher Educotlon Council for Metropolitan St. Louis
College President Cosand recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a
budget item of $2,000 for the purpose of providing a working budget for the
Higher Education Council for Metropolitan St. Louis.
He told the Board that other institutions of higher education in the Metropolitan
St. Louis area were contributing similar amounts in order to provide a total
fund sufficiently large to permit the employment of such staff as may be
justified.
He also told the Board that office space would be provided without charge by
one of the participating higher educational institutions.
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A general discussion followed.
Whereupon, it was moved by Mr. G e i l , seconded by Mrs. Bastion, and
passed unanimously with the aye vote of all members of the Board who were
present that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees approve a budget item of $2,000
for the purpose of providing a working budget for the Higher Education
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7.3 Statement by President Cosand before House Committee on Higher Educotlor
College President Cosand told the Board that he had been requested to make
a statement before the House Committee on Higher Education, concerning
the proposed House Bill 778 on State Scholarships.
This statement was read before the House at 7:30 p.m. on May 13, 1963 in
Jefferson City, Missouri.
It is attached to, and made a part of these Minutes.
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Stotament by Joseph P. Coscnd before the House Committee on Higher Education;
Mr. James Williams, Chairman
Regarding: House Bill 778
Date: May I3 # 1963
Gentlemen:
As a relative newcomer to Missouri, it is with humility that I submit a
statement to this Committee.
As President of the Junior College District of St. Louis - St. Louis County,
Missouri, it is with the utmost sincerity that I submit a statement.
As a member of the Higher Education Coordinating Council for metropolitan
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St. Louis, it is with genuine concern that I submit a statement.
State scholarship plans are now established in several states, and I was
requested to speak from experience with the extensive State Scholarship Plan in
California. This plan, during the few years it has been in operation, has
enabled thousands of highly qualified students to continue their education beyond
the high school level at the college of their choice. It is of interest that these
students have chosen to attend colleges, universities, and junior colleges
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throughout the State and that no particular college or university has been the
recipient of an excessive percentage of the applicants.
As I recall, the University of California received more applicants from the
State Scholarship group than any other institution and this was probably due to
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several factors: The reputation of the University as one of the leading universities
in the world, the low tuition cost, and the several locations.
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Certainly the California State Scholarship Plan was not for the benefit of
the independent colleges and universities —
it was for the benefit of the thousands
of students who benefited from the opportunity provided to further their education.
Those students who chose to attend a local junior college did so because
the educational programs for the first two years of college were sound and provided
good preparation for the last two years of college. Also the costs were much
less and students could apply the funds received toward living costs when
justified rather than to cover tuition costs.
Use of State scholarships, to me, is of profound importance since it encourages
top students to continue their education and thus we as a State do a better job
in investing in our future and in the development of our most important capital
human resources.
This type of capital development pays off in increased brain power so essential
in today's and tomorrow's technical and scientific societies.
We need to use all of our college facilities to the fullest - front 8:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m. - and for twelve months each year. Most of our colleges are not
making such use of their facilities. They can take more students.
As we contemplate the establishment of new campuses, new branches,
new buildings — let's evaluate what we are doing to make the best possible
use of the physical facilities we now have available. Let's also evaluate
what we are doing to moke these educational programs available to our able
high school graduates.
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I believe the proposed State scholarship Bill, if passed, will provide needed
encouragement and assistance to thousands of top high school graduates* I b iieve,
however, that it must be administered with the utmost care to avoid favoritism or
unnecessary financial grants. The plan, if passed, must be used only for quality
students who could not otherwise continue their education. It must be for all
of the top high school graduates of the State of Missouri who are in need of
financial assistance and who can qualify under the provisions of the State Scholarship Bill.
Personally, I would like to see a provision included in the Bill which would
make definite provisions for students who had completed one, two, or three years
of college without State scholarship assistance, but who then needed such assistance
in order to complete a college education. These top students should be considered
just as important as the top high school graduates, and should be permitted to
apply for State scholarship grants on the same basis as the high school graduat .
As the junior colleges expand their programs in Missouri, many graduates
will wish to complete the last two years of their college work at one of the
four-year colleges and universities. The top students who can justify a financial
need should be considered within the scope of the State scholarship plan. These
students have already been screened and have proved their abilities to do college
level work.
The State scholarship plan is a definite step toward better coordination
of the higher educotion programs in Missouri. If passed, it, along with Hous
Bill 218 as modified, which concerns itself with a Coordinating Commission for
Higher Education for Missouri, should provid Missouri with the framew rk for
a sensible, practical, coordlnat d program for higher ducat ion for th youth
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of Missouri.
This much needed cooperation and cocrdination should assist greatly in
improved educational programs and in the elimination of possible unnecessary
duplication of educational programs and physical facilities which are so
costly to everyone concerned.
Certainly as our needs in higher education more than double in the next
ten years, we had better lay the foundation and framework now, in order to avoid
chaos within the very near future.
May I express my appreciation to this Committee for the privilege of
allowing me to submit this statement.
Thank you.
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The Junior College District of St. Louis - St. Louis
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8.1 Policies ond Procedures Mcnuol - Division V l l
Or. Cosand told the Board that the proposed Rule In the Policies and
Procedures Manual, under Division V I I , 7 . 9 , regarding emergency
advertisements, would need to be voted upon at this regular meeting of
the Board. The Rule had been discussed in a previous special meeting of
the Board on Monday, May 6, 1963.
A general discussion followed.
Whereupon, on motion by Mr, McCalpin, seconded by Mrs. Bastian, and
upon the aye vote of all members of the Board, it was
RESOLVED, That the Policies and Procedures Manual be amended by
adding thereto a proposed Rule, Section 7 . 9 , as proposed to the Board
at the Special Meeting held on May 6 , 1963. The Rule will read as
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follows:
Proposed Rule:
7 . 9 Emergency Advertisements
Notwithstanding t h e other previsions o f this D i v i s i o n , t h e Board o f Trustees
m a y , upon a t w o - t h i r d s vote of t h e members of t h e Board, a l l o w advertisements
for bids to b e m a d e on a n emergency basis as follows: I f the Board shall
determine that t h e best interests o f t h e District warrant t h e shortening o f
t i m e for advertisement for bids provided under Rule 7 . 2 , It may a l l o w bids
t o b e solicited b y advertisement, i n t h e same manner a n d w i t h i n t h e t i m e
limits provided under Rule 6 . 1 o f these Policies a n d tfacedures.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Vice Presi Jent of the Board, Mr. Ruffln, asked if there were any further
business to come before the Board. There was not, and Mr, McCalpin made a
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Bastian seconded the motion, and it
was unanimously approved at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Dolores B. tygard, Secretary, Board f trustees
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