Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

Page 32 text:

GLENN J. CHRISTENSEN Vice-President and Provost WRAY H. CONGDON Advisor to the President PAUL J. FRANZ, JR. Vice-President for Development Filling the position of Vice-President and Provost vacated by Dr. Neville is Dr. Glenn J. Christensen, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the combined arts and engineering program since 1956. Dr. Christensen joined the Lehigh faculty in 1939 as a member of the English department. In 1955 he was named Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with the rank of Professor of English. He was promoted to Dean in July, 1956. A past supervisor in freshman Eng- lish, Dr. Christensen has held a number of Uni- versity administrative posts including those of First Chairman of General Studies for the College of Engineering and of First Chairman of the Arts College Committee. As a technical writer and editor Dr. Christensen has been active in the work of the Lehigh Institute of Research. In this capacity he served Lehigh, the government, and private in- dustry. Upon the retirement of Dr. E. Kenneth Smiley, Dr. Charles A. Seidle became Vice-President for Administration. Dr. Seidle first joined the Lehigh staff in 1938 as Assistant Director of Admission, serving in that capacity until 1941. On his return to Lehigh after service in World War II, Dr. Seidle became Associate Dean of Students, a post he re- 26

Page 31 text:

Dynamic is the one word which aptly describes the Administration of Lehigh University during the 1961-62 academic year. Reorganization and the adoption of several long range educational programs are the major innovations of this time period. Dr. Harvey A. Neville was unani- mously selected by the Board of Trustees as the ninth President of the University. Dr. Glenn J. Christensen, Dr. Charles A. Seidle, and Paul L. Franz were chosen to fill the Vice-Presidential posts. To these men goes the task of guiding Lehigh in the challenging years to come. To the Board of Trustees, headed by Monroe Jackson Rathbone, goes the task of pro- viding the financial leadership and the supervision necessary to achieve Lehigh ' s educational goals. Dr. Harvey Alexander Neville, noted sci- entist and scholar, was formally installed as President on October 8, 1961 at the Eighty-Third Founder ' s Day Ceremonies in Packer Memorial Church. Dr. Neville, who is a recognized authority in the field of catalysis and colloid chemistry, joined the Lehigh faculty in 1927 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He was promoted to Associate Professor of Chemistry in 1930, to full professor and head of the department of chemistry and chemical engineering in 1938. He was named Dean of Lehigh ' s Graduate School in 1949 and was advanced to University Vice-President and Provost in 1956. From 1945 until 1960 he served as director of the University ' s Institute of Research. In his various ad- ministrative positions at Lehigh Dr. Neville has earned the confidence and respect of the faculty as well as the Board of Trus- tees. Dr. Neville ' s appointment as Presi- dent was greeted with enthusiasm, with pleasure, and with approval by the Lehigh community. m DR. HARVEY A. NEVILLE University President

Page 33 text:

CHARLES A. SEIDLE Vice-President for Administration linquished on becoming Director of Admission in 1952. The only new administrative position involved in the reorganization is that of Vice-President for Development and Public Relations held by Paul J. Franz, Jr. Following his graduation from Lehigh in 1944 Mr. Franz joined the administrative staff as Assistant to the Director of Admission. He was appointed Assistant to the Treasurer in 1948 and Assistant to the President in 1949. As Assistant to the President Paul Franz devoted full time to duties associated with public relations, fund raising and with long range development of the University. In order that Lehigh University may provide greater numbers of highly qualified men for class- rooms, the laboratories and the industries of the nation, the Board of Trustees has adopted a long- range program for expansion of the Graduate School, and it is considering proposals for enlarge- ment of undergraduate facilities within the next several years. Guided by Trustee Edward A. Curtis, Chairman of the Planning and Development Com- mittee, the projected plan for the improvement of graduate study will be implemented through the University ' s $22 million Centennial Development Program. As outlined in a report by President Neville, the planned doubling of Graduate School enrollment will include establishing graduate internships, pro- viding more advanced research centers, stimulation of the teaching and research facilities of the fac- ulty, the offering of new graduate programs, and providing a more effective transition from the undergraduate to the graduate level of study. The physical development program for which the educational program is the basis includes $12 million for new buildings and facilities and $10 million for increased endowment. The enlargement of the Graduate School will certainly provide a great source of strength to Lehig h University in the coming years. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Neville, the Vice-Presidents, and the adminis- trative staff must regulate the affairs of Lehigh University and maintain its high standards. With the immense capabilities of the new officials and with the well-drawn plans they have set down, Lehigh is sure to retain its position as one of the most dynamic of our nation ' s educational institu- tions. J. DOUGLAS LEITH Dean of Students 27