Bowling Green State University - Key Yearbook (Bowling Green, OH)

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Any institution is only as good as its leadership-without it all the details which go into its makeup vvould cease to function in the unified manner which is the essence of stability. The men and women whose thought- ful day-by-day understanding and ac- tion are to be justly acclaimed for any success it may attain in any or all activities. Bowling Green faculty and students alike can be rightly proud and thankful for the capable leadership in its depart- ment heads and administrative officials, vvho throughout the years have pro- vided the impetus and guidance which makes the University the ranking in- stitution it is.

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Dr. Frank J. Prout ' THE PRESIDEIIT The great expansion that the University has undergone through the past few years, both in the physical plant and in its curriculum, stand as a singular tribute to the man who has done the most toward the realization of this pro- gressive expansion program, University Presi- dent Frank J. Prout. During his nine years as head of Bowling Green State University Dr. Prout has not only been the capable administrator of its myriad affairs, but also a real guiding force among its personnel. lt would be hard to say that he typifies a mere administrative official. An average day finds desk work secondary to the welfare of the University student body and the coordination of its activities. ln this capacity he has become the most familiar figure on campus, actively helping students with their personal problems and never too busy to participate in organizational activi- ties. Under his direction the University has grown from a pre-war enrollment of little more than l000 to a l94S enrollment of well over 4000. The necessary physical expansion has brought over Z0 new buildings to the campus, most of them permanent structures. However, physical expansion can never be called the sole merit of any institution. Rather, its merits will rest on foundations built by careful and understanding leadership. Through the years Dr. Prout's leadership built and continues to build these foundations.