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specially invited trustees were in attendance. In Asheville, three of six specially invited trustees were present.

III

"Regarding the visits to these campuses and the joint meetings between our trustees and the trustees of those institutions, I would say that they were judged by all trustees with one accord to have been informative and beneficial in the highest degree. If time but permitted I would dwell upon the benefits of this experience, and I believe they were mutual benefits, quite apart from any specific results that may ensue. I must say only that it was rewarding beyond measure to see at first hand the remarkable progress that these colleges have made in so short a time, to witness the educational results that they are achieving in their communities (and therefore in the State), and the splendid enthusiasm and support that they have generated among their trustees and their friends.

"But in addition to good will and mutual profit we had a specific mission to perform. It was to discuss the needs and resources for higher education in the three respective areas as they may bear upon aims and responsibilities that are peculier to a university as distinguished from a four-year college. This we undertook to interpret to them, and they, in turn, in a superb manner, complied with our request.

"I, on my part, cited the achievements of these colleges and the record of continuing cooperation between them and the University. President Friday stated some of the terms that must be reviewed as conditions precedent to the incorporation of a new institution into the University.

"Each of you has received in the mail the texts of statements made by the spokesmen for the colleges and for the University. Also you have received copies of supporting materials presented to us and condensed minutes of the meetings prepared by Mr. Fred H. Weaver who was asked by President Friday to work with the committee. I will not elaborate at this point, however, beyond saying that the representations made by the colleges were excellent indeed, and they are under consideration by the committee.