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GENERAL INFORMATION
WILBERFORCE
UNIVERSITY
WILBERFORCE, O.
W. S. SCARBOROUGH, LL.D., President
GENERAL INFORMATION
WILBERFORCE
UNIVERSITY
WILBERFORCE, O.
INDUSTRIAL STUDENT PRINT
1910
GENERAL INFORMATION
Wilberforce is three and a quarter miles north¬
east of Xenia which is on the Pittsburg, Cincinnati,
Chicago and St.Louis Ry. 65 miles from Cincinnati
and 55 miles from Columbus. Wilberforce station, at
which accommodation trains stop, is within twenty-
minutes walk westward to the University. It is located
geographically so as to be easy of access and afford
most excellent facilities for higher education, especially
to those desiring the environments of a cultured com¬
munity where homes and lives stand for the best ideals.
A state Act prohibits any saloon or low resort within
two miles of the University. The healthfulness and
beauty of the locality are unsurpassed. Its mineral
springs are of great value. It is non-sectarian, and its
charter prohibits any distinction on account of race,
color or creed among trustees,faculty or students.
ACCOMODATIONS
The University is co-educational, and the best
possible advantages for the education and training of
girls as well as boys are given.
Arnett Hall is the only dormitory at present ex¬
clusively for girls. It has a beautiful campus, is well
equipped, lighted by both gas and electricity and heat¬
ed by the gurney hot water system.
Shorter Hall is situated on a campus with fine
forest trees. It is used for dormitory and recitation
purposes. It is lighted by gas and heated by steam.
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O'Neill Hall, has a well planted campus of
young trees, and affords a dormitory for boys. It is
heated by hot water and lighted by gas.
Mitchell Hall has a beautifully shaded campus,
and affords a dormitory for the theological students
especially. It is heated by hot air and lighted by gas.
Galloway Hall is splendidly equipped as a Trad¬
es Building with offices and a fine auditorium. It is
lighted by electricity and heated by hot water.
Study rooms are arranged in all these halls.
Some fifty acres altogether are devoted to afford for
each a fine campus, lighted by electric lights and con¬
nected with each other by fine cement walks. Fifteen
other buildings, brick and frame, afford room for
power, industries, homes for teachers and employees.
A senior Cottage for girls is underway and will be ready
for occupancy during the coming year.
A new domitory for girls is already planned.
Mr. Andrew Carnegie has generously offered
to give $17,500, for this building and it is expected
that the remainder will be in hand through contribu¬
tions so as to begin the erection in September.
TERMS AND VACATIONS
The School year is divided into three terms of
about twelve weeks each. The first opens the first Tues¬
day in September (Sept. 6,1910)when the opening ad¬
dress is delivered by the President or some distinguish¬
ed visitor. The second begins Tuesday, November 29,
1910, and the third, Tuesday,March 14, 1910. There
are two vacations during the year.,the Christmas holi¬
day vacation of about two weeks and the Spring vaca¬
tion of one week between second and third terms.
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ADMISSION
Every person applying for admission must bring
testimonials of good moral character.
No student from abroad under fourteen years
of age will be admitted to any of the work in the dif¬
ferent Schools of the University, nor of lower grade
than Seventh Grammar School work.
When it is desired that students under age
board in families,their parents and guardians must con¬
sult the faculty before selecting their boarding places.
Students having been dismissed, will not be
readmitted to the University at a subsequent session un¬
less they have received the indorsement of the faculty.
Students from other schools must present certificates
of honorable dismission from the proper authorities.
Admission to classes may be either by certificate or
by examination. The work of any approved school
will be accepted if certified by the authorities of that
school, and credit given when determining the class
standing to be obtained. The student entering should
be present the day before the opening so as to meet the
committee on entrance and classification to present cer¬
tificates or take examinations.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are held at the close of each term
or upon the completion of definite portion of the work
in different departments. Impromptu oral and written
tests are held from time to time, at the discretion of
the instructors.
Not student will be permitted to continue with
his class unless his record during the term and at the
examination reaches the general average required by
the faculty rules.
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Failure to attend examinations except for the
reason of absolute necessity will receive a zero mark
:and be regarded as a serious delinquency. Another ex¬
amination is given only for good cause-
CLASS STANDING
The daily recitations and the examinations com¬
bine with ratio of 2 tol determine the scholarship grade.
Reports are made at close of each term to parents
4or guardians.
LIBRARY
Carnegie Library, the gift of Mr. Andrew Carne¬
gie, was dedicated June 19, 1907 and thrown open for
the use of students and patrons, September 1,1907. This
library now contains 10,500 bound volumes. Bishop
D. A. Payne's library has been consolidated with this,
and smaller collections have been added. It is catalog¬
ued, and open six days in the week. The best of cur-
Tent periodicals is on file, also leading daily and weekly
papers. It contains spacious reading rooms and several
seminar rooms, with stack room. It is equipped with
the most modern furnishings and apparatus for effect¬
ive library administration. Every student attending
ihe University is required to pay a library fee. The var¬
ious libraries, including those of the different seminar
rooms in departments aggregate over 12,000 volumes.
MUSEUM
In 1879, a museum valued at $2,000 was procured
through Bishop Payne's efforts and placed in the Uni¬
versity by Professor Ward, of Rochester who became
interested through the Instructor of Natural Sciences
and contributed $600 of the above amount in specimens
toward fitting it for our purposes. It contains excell¬
ent collections in Botany, Mineralogy,Palentology,Lith-
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ology and Zoology. The selections have been made
with reference to working value and usefulness, and
afford students opportunity for scientific study which
can only be pursued successfully with suitable speci¬
mens. Gifts of smaller collections have been added
from time to time- We solicit from our friends such
contributions as will add to the interest and value of
the collection.
ART ROOM
The Art Room was the gift of Rev. J. Ware of
Boston, inl879,and contains plaster models of statuary
to the value of $200. Bishop Payne's private art col¬
lection was added in 1894. We desire further additions
and look to our friends to increase the collections and
add to its value.
LABORATORY
The Laboratory has been recently enlarged, and
is a valuable auxiliary to the study of the sciences.
SOCIETIES AND PUBLICATIONS
All Societies maintained are for the purpose
of improvement and helpfulness. No secret organiza¬
tion is allowed among the students.
The Sodalian and the Payne form the two liter¬
ary societies for the young men. The Philomathean
and the Dodds are the two literary societies for
young women. Out of the first three societies a De¬
bating Club has been formed, out of which debating
teams are chosen. These enter into contests with teams
from other colleges. Two such teams are now doing
active work in this line. All of these present
public literary exercises, aside from regular meet¬
ings. The Sodalian Society publishes"The Sodalian,"
a monthly magazine giving news of the college life*
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student activities and keeping close connection with
the Alumni in the field.
There are three Religious Societies, the Y.M.C.A.,
theY. W- C. A., the Y.P. S. C. E-, and a Missionary
Society. The first three meet new students, hold
receptions for them and aim to exert a strong moral
influence.
These societies have sent delegates to the three
Student Volunteer Conventions in Ohio in 1909, also
to the Laymen's Missionary Convention in Dayton,
Ohio, and to the International Students Volunteer
Convention in Rochester,N.Y.
The Musical Societies are the S- Coleridge-Tay¬
lor Association and several Glee clubs, with an Orches¬
tra association. Various recitals are given by these or¬
ganizations.
Athletics exist for both sexes. These are guided
by committees from the faculty acting in conjunction
with the students. All branches are represented in
athletics—base-ball, basket-ball, foot-ball, with tennis
courts. The Military department work also affords ex¬
ercises for healthful development. The Commandant
is advisor in girls' athletics.
A Ladies College Aid Society is the oldest and a
most helpful auxiliary to the University work and life.
LECTURES AND RECITALS
The nearness to the city of Xenia, gives frequent
opportunities for hearing distinguished lecturers and
musical recitals upon the various lecture courses of¬
fered in the Opera House.
A lecture committee of the University also pre¬
sents individual lecturers of note to the student body
from time to time,while the societies and classes give
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dram as, or musical recitals at stated intervals.
Public Rhetoricals are held monthly, and Found¬
er's Day,Febuary 24, is a regular day set apart for
honoring the foundation,on which a distinguished
lecturer is heard.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID TO STUDENTS
A. J. Powers (Pottsdam, N. Y. ).—Two afford¬
ing tuition.
Mary E- Monroe.—One affording tuition.
Noah and Elizabeth Tillotson.—Two affording
tuition.
African Scholarships—Sustained by missionary
Board of A. M. E. Church. 4 African students were
maintained in 1908-1909.
Bethel Iyiterary and Historical Association.—A
$50 scholarship, available in 1910.
M. W- Beacotn—One scholarship, available in
1910.
Martin B. Madden—One Scholarship, affording
$100 a year.
Senatoral Districts and County Scholarship.—
Each Senator and Representative of the General As¬
sembly of the State of Ohio may designate one or
more youth resident of his District who shall be entitl-
be to enter the Normal and Industrial Department.
These Scholarships afford tuition, room, heat and light.
Conference Scholarships.—These are variable,
at the discretion of the Conferences of the A. M- E.
Church, several of which afford stated help as they
may annually decide, to students preparing for the
ministry and others who may be selected by them as
beneficiaries.
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Berea Scholarships. — Supports two students
from Kentucky, in lieu of admittance to Berea, from
which they are barred by Kentucky's recent decision.
"Boxwell-Patterson*'—' 'The Boxwell-Patterson"
law affords free scholarships to Academic work as
equal to High School work to which this law renders
them eligible. Students having received Boxwell-
Patterson certificate of graduation from the public
schools may pursue the course in the Academic de¬
partment in lieu of High school with free tuition.
All possible aid in the way of work is given to
worthy students who have little or no means, but the
University cannot promise any definite number of stu¬
dents. The energetic and industrious find a limited
amount of employment in the various halls and in con¬
nection with out door work upon the farms and gen¬
eral campus.
NEEDS
Scholarships are greatly needed. Many of the
students need a helping hand to enable them to con¬
tinue their course. Hundreds of letters imploring aid
and opportunity to work, that an education may be
obtained, are constantly being received by the author¬
ities. The University does all in its power to afford
such aid, but the calls far exceed its ability to help.
A contribution to this end will do great good,and help
many a needy and deserving student to a life of use¬
fulness. We beg our friends to assist in this direction.
Our endowment for general purposes should be
greatly increased,and at least two professorships should
be endowed at once.
A science building is needed for adequate work
in this line. We solicit contribution of scientific and
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philosophical works to the library.
A girl's dormitory is an immediate need, and
$17,500 to this end will enable us to meet Mr. Carne¬
gie's conditional gift of the same amount for this pur¬
pose. We ask aid in raising this sum.
A chapel for general services is also needed.
Plans are being made for a Payne Memorial Chapel to
be erected by 1911. We^hope'to accomplish this through
the efforts of the alumni, aided by friends.
RELIGION AND MORALS
The charter of the University forbids any relig¬
ious discrimination. All sectarianism is discounte¬
nanced, but assiduous efforts are made to favor and
render inviolate the profession of Christianity, and to
induce those who are not truly religious to become so.
To all who are inclined to respect the Christian
religion and its institutions, the welcome hand will be
heartily extended ; but to those whose influence is prej¬
udicial to religion and good morals, no protracted stay
can be allowed ; since the success of an educational
enterprise is strictly proportional to its moral and re¬
ligious tone.
At 7 : 45 all the students assemble for Chapel ser¬
vice which consists of reading a portion of Scripture,
singing a hymn and prayer. Each Monday evening>
a students' prayer meeting is held under the auspices
of a Religious committee of the Faculty. All students
are required to attend these exercises, church on the
Sabbath and Bible Class in the College Chapel. The
Bible is a recognized Text Book in the University.
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GBNERAI, INFORMATION
EXPENSES
Tuition—Classical, Scientific, Academic, Normal and
Business 9 50 per term
English Preperatory 8 50 " "
Industries—each 75
Music—Instrumental, ( two
lessons a week) 8 50 " "
Use of Instrument .. 1 50 " "
Roomrent 3 00 " "
Heat and Incidentals 2 00 "
Library fee 50 " "
BOARD
Table board can be obtained for $2.00 per week
in the University Dining Halls which are under the
supervision of Matrons. Young ladies boarding in
Arnett Hall or Shorter Hall are under the directions of
the Matrons. Rates $2.00 per week ; $2.00 entrance
fee. It is our object to make these halls, not only a
means of economy, but an effectual source of culture.
Board must be paid in advance, weekly or monthly, as
desired.
SUMMARY
Tution per school year $ 28 50
Room-rent per school year 9 00
Fuel per school year 6 00
Board per school year 84 00
library fee per school year 1 50
Total $129 00
Tution, incidentals, room-rent, and library fee
must be paid in advance each term. No one will be
permitted to recite until these bills are settled. Ex¬
perience recommends that all money for such purposes
be sent to the Secretary or President of the University
iwo weeks before the beginning of each term. The
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Secretary or President will receive and care for all
money students or parents may wish to deposit. We
cannot be responsible for losses unless this is done.
Washing, lights, books etc., vary too much to
make an estimate, and are not included in the above
.statement of expenses.
N. B.—Each room is furnished with bedstead,
mattress, two pillows, table and two chairs. Students
-should bring their own bed-clothing, towels, etc.,
with name marked in full.
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
Upon those who satisfactorily complete the
Classical Course and sustain in the meantime a good
moral character, the degree of Bachelor of Arts is con¬
ferred; in the Scientific, Bachelor of Science. Graduates
who spend five years in literary pursuits,upon presen¬
tation of a thesis to the faculty may receive the degree
of A. M., or M. S.
PRIZES
Rust Prize:—The interest at six per cent, on
the Rust Fund of $100 by Dr. R. S- Rust, for the best
oration by a gentleman.
First Latin Prize:—The interest on $100 to be
.given to the student making the highest grade in L,atin
during his Freshman and Sophomore years in College.
Greek Prize:—The interest on $100 to be given
to the student making the highest grade in Freshman
Greek.
Derrick Prize:—A gold medal by Bishop Der¬
rick for the best essay by a lady.
Eliza A. Turner Prize:—A prize by Bishop
H. M. Turneh D.. D., LL. D., for the best essay
on Africa.
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Washington Wilberforcian Prize:--$10 for
the best essay on a Scientific subject. Subject and.
conditions to be selected and arranged by the Wash¬
ington Wilberforcians, Club.
GOVERNMENT
The Government is inflexibly strict in excluding
all practice tending to immorality, and in exacting a
uniform regard for order, studious habits, and the pre¬
scribed routine of duty. Wholesome regulations are
instituted,designed to promote the prosperity and hap¬
piness of students, which will commend themselves to
every well disposed mind, and receive the cordial su-
port of every lady and gentleman. A disposition to
evade just and salutary rules wills meet with special dis¬
approval. In the work of instruction, as well as of
discipline, the aim is to inspire and increase in the
student self-respect, self-control and self-development.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Proper observance of the Sabbath—attendance
at church, morning and evening, and Sabbath-School.
2. All preparations for the Sabbath, must be
faithfully attended to on Saturday.
3. Punctual attendance at chapel service, recita¬
tions and exercises.
4. Strict observance of study hours.
5. Every student will be held responsible for all
improper conduct occurring in his room and particu¬
larly accountable for injury beyond ordinary use.
6. Every room must be accessible at all times to
the members of the faculty.
7. Students must keep their rooms in good order,
and leave them clean at the end of the term.
8. Students must rise in the morning at the ring-
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ing of the first bell, cleanse and set their room in or¬
der for the day before study hours commence.
9. Cheerful obedience to all faculty regulations.
10. All students are required by the Boards to
provide for themselves a uniform.
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
1. The association with the opposite sex without
permission.
2- The use of intoxicating drinks or tobacco;
personal fire-arms or other deadly weapons without
permission; games of chance, profanity or obscenity.
3- The use or possession of any immoral books
or papers.
4- Visiting each other rooms during study
hours.
5. Absence from premises, or visiting families
without permission.
6. All improper conduct.
7. Cutting, marking, or in any way defacing
the buildings or their appurtenances.
8. Visiting the kitchen without permission.
9. Throwing water, trash, litter, or anything
offensive from the window-
A daily account is kept of each student in such a
way as to afford a full exhibit of his habits in regard to
regularity and punctuality, as well as to the merit and
demerit of his recitations each day, in his several stud¬
ies. A quarterly report is sent to each parent or
guardian.
All unexcused delinquences are registered, and
when the number amonts to three or any number less
than five, the students is called for admonition. When
it amounts to five or any number more than five, and
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less than ten, notice thereof is given to the student
and to his parent or guardian. When the number of
unexcused delinquences amounts to ten, he ceases to be
a member of the University. Any student who mar¬
ries while pursuing studies at the University, forfeits
his membership.
Whenever the faculty is satisfied that a student is
not fulfilling or likely to fulfill the purpose of his resi¬
dence at the University, or is for any cause an unfit
member of the same, his parents or guardans shall be
notified, that they may have opportunity to withdraw
him and if not withdrawn within reasonable time he
shall be peremptorily dismissed. Instant dismission
may take place for those graver offences that may re¬
quire it.
PUBLIC SERVICE
The University is 3% miles from Xenia, to which
a public omnibus runs daily.
A telephonic connection with the University
secures the immediate transmission of all telegrams.
Students and other persons on reaching Xenia, will
reduce expenses by using the depot telephone or pro¬
ceeding to the Telephone Exchange, calling up Wilber-
force, and ordering a conveyance from the University,
if none is found in waiting.
GENERAL DATA
The attendance is drawn from 30 States, or more,
aside from Canada, Africa, the West Indies, Mexico
and South America.
In inter-collegiate contests in Ohio, Wilberforce
has won twice—the only times entered, furnishing the
only colored contestants.
She received a medal for her exhibit at New
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Orleans, and a diploma in Paris.
At the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago
the literary and industrial products of Wilberforce Uni¬
versity were presented in its own special exhibit, and
were awarded the Columbian medal and diploma "for
student work."
At the Jamestown Exposition our Exhibit again
brought the award of a Gold Medal which was the
highest award given and which gold medals were
limited to 25 in the whole exhibit.
President William McKinley and the Hon. Fred¬
erick Douglass are on the list of her honorary Alumni.