MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES



the action of the President was concurred in and the action was confirmed, Mr.

Davies not voting.





    President Barker called the attention of the Committee to the fact, that, owing

to the death of Dr. Scovell, there was a vacancy in the position of Dean of the

Agricultural College and Director of the Experiment Station.   The President stated

that he had gone over the situation thoroughly, that, as a member of the Board of

Control, he had heard recommendations made by various persons, and that, after hear-

ing everything that had been said and after going into the situation thoroughly, weith

the approval of this Committee he would appoint Dr. Joseph H. INastle Dean of the

College of Agriculture and Director of the Experiment Station.

     Thereupon, upon motion made, seconded, and carried, all those members of the

Executive Committee present voting therefor, the recommendation of President Barker

was concurred in and Joseph H. castle was declared to be Dean of the College of Agri-

culture and Director of the Experiment Station and he shall at once assume the duties

of this position.





     President Barker made the following report, having been appointed with Mr. Etywel

Davies a special committee to interview Dr. Tuttle as to the needs of his department

and the reorganization of his daily schedule:

     "I interviewed Dr. Tuttle, with the result that Dr. Tuttle now withdraws for the

present term all claim for any more assistance or for Eay improvement in the labora-

tory supplies."



December 10, 1912