University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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President Stephen C. O ' Connell repeatedly called on past political experience to handle state politicans who sought to use the state ' s largest university as an issue to their advantage. O ' Connell chose not to get in a squirting fight with Jacksonville senator Tom Slade then stood by standing laws during the loyalty oath issue. Though the state legislature continued to funnell education funds into a number of urban universities, O ' Connell raised the most effective call for one major state institution seeking to be first in the South, second to none in the nation. A stand-in father for the Gators Dads Day football game. A familiar figure in the homecoming parade. O ' Connell was a frequent visitor with students on campus. 31

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o ' connell President O ' Connell was an ardent Gator athletic supporter. The president was frequently called upon to use his political skills. 30

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Frank Thompson Adams, Dean of Student Development Significant restructuring took place in administrative responsibilities this year. The offices of Dean of Men and Dean of Women were reorganized and consolidated into the Office for Student Development. Frank Adams, former Dean of Men, took the newly created position of Dean of Student Development. Betty Cosby, former Dean of Women, now serves as Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs for Educational Planning and Research. Harry Sisler became new Vice President, leaving his former position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Walter Matherly is now Director of Physical Planning. Fred Hilton Cantrell, Dean for University Relations and Development Lester Leonard Hale, Vice-President for Student Affairs 32