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Dedication Dr. Jack Kenny Williams Dr. Jack K. Williams has served Texas A M University as both its president and chancellor, bringing with him a long and distinguished career as an educator. He was the fourth man to serve the school as both presi¬ dent of the University and the System. Dr. Williams began his tenure at Texas A M as president of both the University and the System in 1970, succeeding acting-president Gen. Alvin Luedecke, after the death of President Earl Rudder. During much of the time he headed Texas A M, the university led the nation in enrollment gains — growing from a school of 14,000 to more than 31,000 students. But the accomplishments of the school did not suffer dur¬ ing this rapid growth. During his tenure: research tripled to a budget of $60 million, the medical college was established, the Corps of Cadets was extended to include all five branches of the military, the number of Merit Award Scholars enrolled was increased to rank Texas A M number 16 in the nation, the Texas A M University Press was established, and the building program each year equaled in size and area as large as Rice University. Dr. Williams was known to the student body and faculty at Texas A M as “Smilin’ Jack” because of his quick smile and wit. His first night at the University the students marched to his house and held a special yell practice to greet the new president. It was a warm show of support for a man newly arrived on campus. And although not an Aggie in background, he carried his ties with the University to the state. Upon being asked by the chairman of the Appropriations Committee what “Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck!” means, Dr. Wil¬ liams quickly replied, “Beat the hell outa t.u.!” making newspapers across the state. Dr. Williams gained the sympathy of the school after suffering a serious heart attack in July 1976. Upon recovering, he was named chancellor of the university system. Prior to his appointment at Texas A M, Williams had already established an honored career in education. He served as Texas’ first commissioner of higher education, 1966-68, in which he directed the development of long-range planning for the state’s junior and senior colleges and universities. He had also served as dean of faculties and vice president for academic affairs of the University of Tennessee System, as well as holding numerous other academic posts and serving on both state and national accrediting organizations. He is currently president-elect of the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities, a member of the board of directors of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a member of the United States National Committee for the World Energy Conference, and serves on the boards of directors of several corporations. Dr. Williams resigned the chancellorship of the Texas A M University System this spring and became a special assistant to the Board of Regents. He plans to return to teaching History in the fall at Texas A M. Dedication 3
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Pat O’Malley Marilou Tenhet Section Editors Ana Quintana Janice Weber Pat O’Malley Valerie Rivera Chris Stephenson Kim Groves Maureen Ippolito Donna Hobbs Cheryl Hesse Photographers Robert Cook Marsha Hoehn Betsy Kelley Phil Reyes Co-Editors Features Activities Who’s Who Sports Calen dar In tram urals Administration Corps Residence Hall Association Organiza tions Classes Jeff Sanders Bob Sebree J. Wagner Tynes Pat O’Malley — Photo Editor 4 Aggieland Staff
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