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The DecisionBefore its final approval, Charles Harrison Mann Jr. brought to the House floor House Joint Resolution 5 for its consideration. To eliminate any fear…
The MeetingDespite having success, a meeting was needed in order to determine the future of the extension center. While it served its purpose, it did not do…
The Advance for a Branch CollegeA report was issued in 1955 that fought for the establishment of branch colleges. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Committee would release The Crisis…
Progress Is MadeIn just two years time the new extensions center saw a great success in the number of people enrolled. The first semester saw 478 enrollees, this…
The First Big StepTo first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans,…
The Initial PushThe University of Virginia president at the time, Colgate W. Darden Jr. saw an opportunity to start a new university in Northern Virginia and asked…
Final Vote-The taskforce put forward a ten-year financial plan to upgrade the current club team and facilities, including a 4 year raise to student fees that…
Task Force Reports FindingsThe football taskforce found that even though upgrading the football team was overwhelmingly supported by the students, significant upgrades would…
Proposal for Upgrading Football ProgramAt the January 1998 board meeting a consulting group estimated that upgrading the football team would cost the University $4.2 million a year. A…
Hourly Childcare TrailerThe Hourly Child Care trailer, site of first on-campus day care for George Mason University, used by student and faculty members who needed childcare…