University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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The President Dr. J. C. Matthews has the distinction of being the first North Texas State College alumnus to become president of his alma mater. On March 4, 1952, Dr. Matthews became the eighth president of the college. Nationally known for his work in education, the president served as Deputy State Supervisor of Education before coming to the college. He spent his first years at North Texas as Director of Teach- er Training and Director of the Education De- partment. Upon reorganization of the college, he became the first Dean of the School of Educa- tion. Later he was appointed North Texas ' first vice-president, serving with Dr. W. J. McConnell. In his position as president. Dr. Matthews is chief publicist for the institution. Dr. J. C. Matlhev President Matthews takes time to chat with his students. 11

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t In Memoriam Dr. W. J. McConnell A brilliant career ended and the North Texas fa(iilly and student body felt a great loss when Presidenl-Einei ilns W. J. McConnell died on No- vember 24. A leader in state and national educational cir- cles foi- more than thirty years. Dr. McConnell served North Texas as president from 1934 to 1951 and had been connected with the college for over lliirty-five years as a student, professor, dean of administration, and chief executive. During Dr. McConnell ' s seventeen-year term as president, a building program totaling more than $9,000,000 was completed and enrollment in- creased from 1.760 in 1934 to 6.008 in 1950. Dr. McCoimelTs ailministration saw the adili- lion of both master ' s and doctor ' s degrees to ihc college program. During his tenure, the Texas Legislature reorganized North Texas into a uni- versit -tvpe institution, composed of one college and five schools. 10

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The Vice-President Vi ' ith a warm smile and gentle manner, Dr. A. M. Sampley has efficiently handled the academic affairs of North Texas since his inauguration as vice-president in 1954. Dr. Sampley has been a memher of the col- lege iaculty for twenty-one years, serving as Di- rector of Lihraries and head of the Library Service Department. A widely recognized poet. Dr. Sampley was honored for two years as Poet Laureate of Texas. University of Texas and Columbia University. Be- fore coming to North Texas, he taught at the Uni- versity of Texas, Louisiana State Normal College, and Sul Ross College. Dr. A. M. Sampley The Board of Regents Governs School Policy Serving as the official controller and manager of North Texas, the Board of Regents is composed of Texans who have played a vital role in the growth and development of the college. The Texas Legislature established the board as the governing i)ody in 1948. College administrators depend on the Board of Regents for aid in making college policies and decisions. The members of the Board, by their hard work and never failing interest in North Texas, are responsible in a large part for the school ' s growing reputation. Board of Regents and College administrators are. left to right: Robert Caldwell, sec; Ralph Elhott; Frank Storm Jr.; Carl Roundtree; Ben H. Wooten. chairman; S. A. Kerr Jr.. vice-chairman; Dr. J, C Matthews; Jack Sisco: Dr. Wayne Adams, and Dr. A. M. Sampley.