University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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Dr. Paul S. Karliniaii President J- President ' s Message Dr. Vk illard Wilson Vire-presidenl In any university which is keeping pace with the growing need of our country for higher education, each year should record some noteworthy development. In 1955-56 the event of major importance was the opening of the new library. A good library is necessary if we are to provide our students with the fullest advantages of a higher education. It is not enough to learn from lectures and textbooks only. The student who benefits most from his years at college is one who explores widely in the books of the library: for thus he is challenged by other ideas and concepts than those in the textbooks, he increases his powers of discrimination, he extends his knowledge of a subject, and he enriches his general intellectual background. It is with this thought in mind that the new library was planned. We have tried to gi e you a library that invites exploration in the realm of knowledge and ideas. I ' nlike most libraries in universities of our si e or larger, we have retained the open-stack privilege for all our students: and we have gone a step farther than that. By providing well- lighted, comfortable reading areas directly adjacent to the ranges of books, this library offers you a standing invitation to explore freelv its large and rich collections in all the major fields of culture and scientific investigations. It is your library. If you take advantage of the unusual opportunities it affords, 1 am sure that many of the most rewarding hours of your college years will be spent in this beautiful and functional building. 19

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The smoothness and efficiency with which a university functions is dependent on the strenjith of the a hninistration. A soHd, well- organized staff of policymakers and teachers are all-important in carrying out the hasic purposes for which a university is created. Many individuals are involved in this aspect of the school, each with specific responsi- hilities and duties. From the President to the teacher, each is involve l in a considerahle amount of work.

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BOARD OF REGENTS — J. Garner Anthony, Clayton J. Chamberlain, Miss Akiko Taira (secretary), Paul S. Bachman, Philip E. Spalding, Fred K. Lam. Riohard Penhallow, Hun{°; Wai Cliing, Jack Mizuha. Board of Regents The Board of Regents, comprised of nine men. manages and controls activities of the University of Hawaii. It is authorized hy the Organic Act and Statutes of the Territory and is governed by a set of By-laws. It determines L niversitv policies, appointments, finances, propertv and fees, while keeping an active interest in the students and a constant improvement of I niversity standards. All major islands are represented on the Board. From Oahu are Philip E. Spalding. Chairman: Fred K. Lam. ice-Chairman: J. (iarner Anthon ; and HungW ai Ching. Others are: Hawaii. Richard I ' enhailnw: Kauai. Jack Mizuha: and Maui. Katsuyuki Izumi. Ex-ofhcio members are Paul S. Bachman. President of the University and Clayton J. Chamberlain, Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction. 20