Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Eisenhower Expands College Program A NEW era began on the Kansas State campus when Milton S. Eisenhower became President of the College three years ago. Since he took office new cur- riculums have been introduced in an expanded college program, a series of comprehensive courses have been devised and plans have been made to increase the college classroom and housing facilities. For the first time in the history of the state a joint meeting of industrial and agricultural leaders was held this year. The three-day convention which the Presi- dent hopes will become an annual event was held in an attempt to bring new ideas and friendlier relation- ships to both industry and agriculture throughout the state. Many state leaders attended the sessions, and im- portant men of the nation were brought to the campus for the meeting. Clinton P. Anderson, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, was one of the most prominent. Besides many campus duties, President Eisenhower has been called to Washington, D. C, several times to help in reconversion activities. Two of the major prob- lems he has cooperated on are the reorganization of the United States Department of Agriculture last summer and the settling of the General Motors strike by serving as a member of the fact-finding board appointed by President Truman in December. In February, Presi- dent Eisenhower was offered the position of assistant secretary-general of the United Nations Organization. He declined in order to fulfill obligations to the College. In March President Truman appointed Eisenhower to the Food-Famine Board, national advisory group. Be- cause of his heavy schedule, Eisenhower declined sev- eral other offers of administrative positions. The first graduate of Kansas State to be appointed President of the College, President Eisenhower received his degree of bachelor of Science in 1924 when he was graduated in industrial journalism. Since becoming President of Kansas State, he has had two honorary de- grees conferred upon him — an honorary degree in law from the University of Wichita and a doctor ' s degree in science, honoris causis, from Colorado A. and M. Mrs. Eisenhower is also a former student of the Col- lege where she is now first lady. President and Mrs. Eisenhower have two children, Milton Jr., and Ruth, who live with them in the 18-room President ' s home located on the campus. 21 ..

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Milton ' College thr« !«» ' « ' ievisedwdp ' ' is 5 ships to C MILTON S. EISENHOWER ' S third year as presidenl of Kansas State College finds him active and enthused over the future of the College and deeply interested in the new student at Kansas Sta 20

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Farrell, Price Assist The President HILE all these changes are being made on the campus, President Emeritus F. D. Farrell remains active in the affairs of the College. After serving as President for 18 years, Doctor Farrell felt that a younger man was needed to direct the College through the war years so he resigned in July, 1943. Doctor Farrell took an active part in the first annual Industrial-Agricultural Week last fall. He regularly teaches several courses in agricultural industries and in the conservation of natural resources, as well as conduct- ing research on rural institutions. Besides his regular duties. Doctor Farrell serves on several important College committees, including the Federal Post-War Relations committee. The work of this group is designed to aid the President in securing much needed federal aid for the construction of new buildings and to help in the education of returning vet- erans. Another assignment is as a member of the com- mittee that manages patents and promotes research carried on by the College. Doctor Farrell received his bachelor ' s degree from the Utah Agricultural College, and his doctor of agri- culture degree from the University of Nebraska. The degree doctor of laws was conferred on him by the Washburn Municipal University of Topeka. Assistant to the President is C. O. Price, now in his twenty-sixth year as presidential adviser. A large part of the business that passes through the President ' s office is handled by Mr. Price. Whenever the President is called out of town it is the assistant ' s job to keep the machinery of the College running smoothly. Mr. Price has served as adviser to three Kansas State Presidents, and is an experienced hand at the job. In the time that he has been at the College he has watched it grow, and has done his part helping with plans and projects which promote the interests of the school and its students. Last year the Presidential office suite was remodeled to obtain additional space and to make the entrance to the outer office face the long corridor through An- derson Hall. When the porches were removed from the front this year several more offices were provided. Dr. F. D. Farrell is President Emeritus and a professor in the Department C. O. Price, genial assistant to the President, is the man behind the of Economies and Sociology. He also has several important committee scenes, keeps things running smoothly. He is serving under his third assignments having to do with College administration. Kansas State President. 22