Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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DAVID W. MULLINS Vic«-P'«»id n MICHEL C. HUNTLEY Dean of Facultiet RDMIfllSTRATIOn EDWIN V. SMITH Director o’ Agricultural Eiperiment Station POSEY OLIVER DAVIS Director ol Agricultural Eitenwon Service

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G 0 U E R n 0 R OF R L R B R m R HIS EXCELLENCY, GORDON PERSONS Gordon Persons. Governor of A abama and Chairman of the Board of Trustoes, has an undying interest in the affairs and activities horo at Auburn. He is an Auburn graduate who has reached the highest office in the state through his thorough understanding of business and politics. The large step forwa'o in the expansion of the Auburn physical plant has just been completed. It was made possible by his approval of a large building fund soon after his inauguration. The 8oard of Trustees is composed of a representative, appointed by the Governor, from each of the congressional districts and the State Superintendent of Education. The Board s the controlling hano and the final authority on a I major policies of the school. The present Board indicates its sincere interest in the continued growth and development of Auburn as a well balanced institute of higher education. OF TRUSTEES HON. JIMMY HITCHCOCK JUOGE W. I. PARRISH HON. WALKER REYNOLDS HON. E. A ROBERTS HON. PRANK SAMFORO HON. V. S. SUMMERLIN MON. G M WRIGHT 19 h

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The scere on the Plains is a panorama of growth and development. Each year finds new strength in cvory phaso of the Alabama Pclytochnlc Institute. The core of the Institution is a relatively small body of twelve men who comprise the Board of Trustees. About this core, however, revo ves a vast network of instruction, research. extension, various administrative personnel, activities of faculty, and students. Dr. David W. Mullins. Executive Vice-President, is President Draughon's chief assistant. D'. Mullins is the ranking administrative officer for a I divisions of the Institution and relieves the President of many of the details of his adm nistrative duties. He se'ves as chairman of the special state-wide committee for the preparation and distribution of a bulletin on the status of higher education in Alabama, entitled Look at Our Colleges. The Dear of Faculties. Dr. Michel C. Hunt ey. directs the bronch that is devotee to instruction. It serves as a connecting link correlating the programs of the ten schools on the camous. Dr. Hunt-ley was honored to serve as Secretary of the Commission on Co leges and Universities, as a unit of the Southern Association o ' Colleges and Secondary Schools. Dean E. V. Smith. Dean of the School of Agr’culture. is the Director of Auburn’s Agriculture Experiment Station. The obect of this branch is to experiment wl+h and develop al phases of agri-cu ture. enabling the farmer to produce crops with increased efficiency. Mr. Posey Oliver Davis is th© Director of the Agriculture Extension Service. Farmers through- CHARLES W. EDWARDS WILLIAM TRAVIS INGRAM JOSEPH B. SARVER luiinitt Miiugtr Eiutuliv S ' f ry of Alumni Allocation out the state receive the benefits of the research discoveries by means of the county agents and home demonstration systems. Mr. Davis, as first president of the Southeastern Resources Development Association, has taken a eading part in the development of rivers, use of wator for pow©r. navigation, flooo control, industry and agricultu-e in A abama. Behind the scenes can be found the administrative branches that increase the smooth operation of the institution. Mr. Charles V . Edwards. Registrar, heads the branch which controls the admissions, records, and registration. Serving in this capacity since 1938. Mr. Edwards has seen many changes in the number of studonts on the Plains. Tho Fall Quarter of 1953 had an enrollment of 6.750 students on the campus. Mr. William Travis Ingram. Business Manager, directs this department with the efficiency and capability required in all financial endeavors. Mr. Ingram is the past president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Offices and is still active in the organization. The Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association. Mr. Joe Server, has proven his abil ty in personal contact work. As an Auburn graduate, his devotion to Auburn has been shown through his interest and capable work. The publication of The Alumnews gives his department a chance to continue the interest of the Auburn graduate. 21