Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Paul J. Franz, Jr. PAUL FRANZ. The vice-president of development raises money by work- ing with alumni, corporations and foundations. During the 36 years that he has held his position, Franz raised for Lehigh almost $100 million in gifts. Great product is the reason Paul Franz likes his job. JOHN WOLTJEN. Treasurer John Woltjen is responsible for all areas of the University ' s financial structure with the exception of the endowment fund. During his two-year stay at the University, the former treasurer of Dickinson College has developed new budget techniques and procedures. Concerning the University ' s future, Woltjen said, Lehigh will be facing a difficult era during the eighties, how- ever, this period may also be Lehigh ' s opportunity for further greatness. Joseph F. Libsch Through cooperative efforts and re- sourcefulness, Lehigh has the poten- tial to join the top group of universities in America. ERIC OTTERVIK. The vice- president for administration and plan- ning is responsible for the promotion, coordination and synthesis of the Uni- versity ' s academic, physical and fiscal JoKn W. Woltjen plans. In addition to the introduction of a computer-based planning model, there have been significant improve- ments to buildings and grounds during the six-year period that Ottervik has held his present position. JOSEPH LIRSCH. Libsch is vice- president for research. PRESTON PARR. Parr is vice- president and dean of student affairs. Preston Pan- Erie V. Ottervik 19

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At the TOP President Vice Presidents DR. W. DEMING LEWIS. Lehigh ' s tenth chief executive officer holds 33 U.S. patents and has worked on technological projects ranging from the development of radar in World War II to the Apollo project. Before coming to Austin Gavin the University in 1964, Dr. Lewis was Managing Director of Bellcom, Inc. in Washington D.C. President Lewis, who is responsible to the Lehigh Board of Trustees, meets and discusses Lehigh matters with all members of the University campus and with many people from off campus. He enjoys his job because of the great values which a fine Uni versity can give to people and to society and be- W. Dewing Lewis cause of the daily challenges of trying to solve the problems of operations. Commenting on the value of a Lehigh education, Dr. Lewis quoted Alfred North Whitehead: In the con- ditions of modern life, the rule is abso- lute: the race which does not value trained intelligence is doomed. ALBERT ZETTLEMOYER. Provost and vice-president Zettlemoyer holds the second highest post in the Univer- sity. He lists Freshman Seminars and the Teaching TA ' s to Teach program as notable developments during his ten- year reign. Zettlemoyer views Lehigh as an institution which is going to meet the problems of the 80 ' s head on and solve them. AUSTIN GAVIN. The executive consultant consults on anything any- one thinks might be helpful. The former executive vice-president of P.P. L. has held his current position for six years. Of his job, Gavin said, It ' s fun. Albert C. Zettlemoyer 18

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Deans Administration WILLIAM QUAY. The dean of stu- dents deals with students ' problems and needs outside the classroom. In the ten years Quay has held his current position, Lehigh has become a more comprehensive institution through minority recruiting, coeducation and new student housing. Concerning his job, the dean said. William L. Quay It ' s not routine. There ' s variety. It ' s not a typical desk bound job with a lot of paper work. As for the University — Lehigh is an extremely vigorous place where students work hard, study hard, party hard and compete hard. ROBERT COHEN. Associate dean of students Cohen works with students on academic matters and serves as case officer of the University Committee on Discipline. Since his arrival in 1979, he has revived the College Bowl Com- petition and established an Honors Convocation. Lehigh seems to me a place where the wisdom of the past, energized by the searching quests of the present, can have an impact on our personal and collective fut ure. NATHAN HARRIS. Assistant dean of students Harris coordinates and provides leadership in the area of stu- dent activities such as the Student Ac- tivities Council and the Black Students Union. Harris has enjoyed his job of ten years because of the tremendous diversity of duties and the dealings with students. He hopes he has bridged some gaps and made life a little easier for the students. Robert D. Cohen Nathan W. Harris 20