Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Rev. Hubert L. Flesher University Chaplain To have a concern and commitment that looks beyond the self is ironically the beginning of the realization of self. — Rev. Hugh Flesher Alumni Association: (1-r) Dennis R. Diehl, Assistant Director; James W. Niemeyer, Executive Director; Harry Ramsey, Associate Director. Many people at the University wonder why we have an Affirmative Action Officer and what she does. The explanation is complex but put in terms of this year ' s theme A Sense of Self I would suggest the following: (1) Who We Are from an Affirmative Action perspective would stress the growing diversity of our student body, our faculty and our support staff in terms of more women, blacks, Americans of native, Hispanic and Asian origins. As Affirmative Ac- tion succeeds we should be able to measure its effects not only in statistics but by the felt presence of women and minorities in non- traditional fields. (2) What We Do implies the richness of educational experiences that is possible from a heterogeneous academic community — in the classroom as well as in extra-curricular activities. (3) How We Live is the essence of Affirmative Action. Improved day-to-day relations based on respect and understanding of each other ' s backgrounds must result if Affirmative Action is to be effec- tive. Bringing in professional women and minorities as speakers, honorary degree recipients, workshop participants, etc. will help supplement those faculty and alumni from groups new to the Lehign experience. Over time, the goal is a University more representative of the culturally diverse American society, one in which each indi- vidual can benefit equally from educational and employment oppor- tunities. — Dr. Lora Liss Lora Liss, Affirmative Action Officer 29

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Lehigh thrives on the generosity of its alumni. This is certainly true in the area of financial aid. We hope the Class of 1977 will continue in this tradition and help us make possible the Lehigh experience for future generations of students in need of financial support. — W.E. Stanford William E. Stanford, Director of Financial Aid George L. Beezer, Publications 28

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Richard Jones, Fraternity Management Assoc. Director James D. Mack, Director of Libraries INFORMATION SCIENCE Thomas Verbonitz, Director of Administrative Services (1-r) P. Marshall, K. Werner, D. Hillman, J. O ' Connor. 30