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

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McCain Encourages Academic Progress A steady and consistent rise in the academic excel- lence of Kansas State has taken place since President James A. McCain took office 12 years ago. Under his guidance, the scholastic standards of the Univers- ity have risen in the last five years, and scholastically delinquent students have been reduced 50 per cent. The President, primarily concerned with the teach- ing, research, extension and public relations programs of the University, was chosen to serve on the National Advisory Council for the Peace Corps Program, and as a trustee of the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships. His interest in the building program has added many needed classrooms and dormitories to the campus to alleviate crowded conditions caused by an expanding enrollment. Two of the newest buildings now under construction are a $2,700,000 physics- mathematics building and a $1,460,000 agriculture- science building to be completed in 1963. Governor John Anderson ' s vigorous and enlight- ened support of higher education was recognized by the University during his second year in office. Marking the annual Rig-a-Twig party held for President and Mrs. McCain, 70 organizations decorate the tree. Governor John Anderson ' s visit to Kansas State to speak to student groups presents a rare but valuable occurrence. 13

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President James A. McCain is directing the activities of the new Second Century Fund Drive for Kansas State University and also is serving on the 1962 national advis- ory council for the United States Peace Corps program. 12

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Board of Regents Top Row. Clyde M. Reed, Russell R. Rust, Leon N. Roulier, W. F. Danenbarger, Charles V. Kincaid, Ray R. Evans, George B. Collins, Clement H. Hall. Bottom Row: Chairman Whitley Austin. Presidential assistant since 1949, Max W. Milbourn provides KSU information and publicity to the public. Administrators Direct University Activities The most extensive building program in K-State ' s history, coupled with an all-time high in faculty salaries, were gained through the efforts of the Board of Regents. Establishing the general policies of the five state schools, the Board this year abolished out-of-state tuition for international students. Albert L. Pugsley, dean of academic administra- tion, coordinates and supervises the academic pro- gram, and approves all staff appointments. Max Milbourn, assistant to the president, fre- quently fills in for the president. He is chairman of such committees as the KSU Civil Defense Com- mittee, Public Relations Council, and the General Scholarship Committee. Milbourn works with the state legislature and coordinates a variety of uni- versity matters. Business manager Daniel D. Beatty is responsible to the president for preparing the annual budget and all appropriation requests. He is also in charge of the financial operation of all auxiliary enterprises and the finances of the university and subdivisions.