Considered

By August, 1932, the termination of Dr. Beaglehole's appointment was being considered. Under the original terms he was appointed a temporary lecturer on the understanding that there was no obligation to employ him beyond 1932. At the time it was conceded that an appointee who gave satisfaction would be retained until the History Chair was filled.

The Registrar had calculated that £360 could be saved in 1933 if Dr. Beaglehole was no longer on the payroll. His work could then be taken over by an economics lecturer who could give half his time to each department.

That this scheme was formulated by the college administration was a serious breach of its powers. The priorities of academic subjects and staff members is a matter for the Professorial Board and College Council.

The plan was objected both by the Professor Economics and the [unclear: actin] head of the History [unclear: Depar]ment. President Fowlds [unclear: w] informed of their views [unclear: b] he did not pass these on the appropriate policy [unclear: co]mittee until after its [unclear: f] meeting.