Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Applause, Praise Laud Educator Robert I. White was selected for his office after a nine- month, nationwide study by a faculty-trustee committee. Commending his selection, Robert C. Dix, committee chair- man, said, The committee ' s favorable opinion of Dr. White was confirmed repeatedly by testimony from other campuses. ... You couldn ' t find a better qualified man in the United States, said retiring President George A. Bowman of his successor. Dr. White ' s experiences as an educator and administra- tor range from teaching in elementary and secondary schools to presidency of a junior college and professorship at the University of Chicago. A Phi Beta Kappa, he came to KSU in 1946 as dean of the College of Education. In 1958, he became the first holder of the university post of vice pres- ident of academic affairs. White acknowledges a standing ovation as he accepts new duties. 13

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Pensively, White prepares to take oath of office. I accept the charge from Dr. Dix. Toward its fulfill- ment I pledge all my personal capacity. Trustee chairman Dix congratulates the administrator.

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Dr. Robert I. White Sixth President of Kent State University