The special committee to which was referred the report of the Superintendent of Instruction, begs leave respectfully to report:
1. That we recommend to the Board to reorganize the union of the several associations, schools, and departments of the Chautauqua Assembly, the Chautauqua School of Theology, the Chautauqua University, and the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, under a single organization to be known as The Chautauqua University.
2. (This article calls for necessary legislative action.)
3. The work of the new organization shall be carried on under the following departments:
I.—The Chautauqua Assembly, embracing:
- a. The Summer meetings at Chautauqua;
- b. The Sunday-School Normal Department;
- c. The School of Languages;
- d. The Chautauqua Teachers’ Retreat;
II.—The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle;
III.—The Chautauqua School of Liberal Arts, now known as “The Chautauqua University,” and with powers as provided in its charter;
IV.—The Chautauqua School of Theology, with purposes and powers as in its charter;
V.—The Chautauqua Press.