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

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The Pre ident Since first coming to Bowling Green State University in 1951, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald has exhibited much interest in education and the University welfare. Under his di- rection, the University has begun a 587,000,000 building program, to in- clude a new men's residence hall, and a women's residence center, a new music building and a University Union. Dr. McDonald was born in Illinois and did his undergraduate study at Hendrix College, Conway, Ark., where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his master's and doctor of philosophy degrees at Duke University, Durham, N. C. Before coming to Bowling Green, the president was a high school teacher and principal, and a member of the faculty at Salem College, Winston-Salem, at Duke University and at the University of North Caro- lina. He also was executive secretary of the National Education Associa- tion's Department of Higher Educa- tion and held the sme position with the National Commission of Teacher Education and Professional Stand- ards. Dr. McDonald is a past president of the National Committee on Atom- ic Information and a former member of the North Carolina Legislature. Under the guidance of President Ralph W. Mc- Donald, Bowling Green State University has gained much. Largely due to his efforts, we, the students, are to have a new Student Union. Many other buildings also are being developed through the President's plans and the drawings of architects. Dr. President McDonald, Barbara Jisa and a freshman boy are Dleturedi at the freshman tea during orientation week. In this period, new students are given a chance to orientate themselves to a college environment. Ralph W. McDonald McDonald instituted the holding of convocations with the idea of promoting class and school unity. He also sponsored the first leadership dinner, a pro- gram which recognizes outstanding students on campus. President McDonald is shown addressing the trcshmen students at one of their convocations. The meetings arc part of a new program initiated this year to promote class unity.

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Administration . . . T Frank I. Lausche Alva Bachman Iames C. Donnell II Frazier Reams E. T. Rodgers Carl Schwyn The Governor An outstanding administrative personality in the affairs of B.G.S.U. is Frank J. Lausche, Governor of the state of Ohio. Beginning in 1944, and continuing up to the present time, Governor Lausche has served the University. He is now in his fifth term. Governor Lausche's background includes gradu- ation from John Marshall Law School, practice as a judge, and the mayorship of Cleveland. The legislative acts creating B.G.S.U. provide for a board of Trustees of five members, one appointed each year by the Governor of Ohio, each member to serve for five years. This year the Trustees passed campus-wide car permissions and appropriated more funds to the University. The Board of Trustees All final decisions concerning the University poli- cies are made by the Board of Trustees. The five members of the board are appointed by the Governor of Ohio and confirmed by the State Senate. They are appointed to serve five year terms. Frazier Reams is a former representative in the United States Congress. E. T. Rodgers is publisher and owner of the Advertiser Tribune in Tiffin. Alva Bachman is a local attorney and former mayor of Bowling Green. Other members include Carl Schwyn, a banker of Cygnet, Ohio, and James C. Donnell II, president of the Ohio Oil Company, Findlay, Ohio. The Board met as often as necessary during the 1954-55 year. Usually two meetings were held dur- ing the month. Dr. Ralph W. McDonald and three members of the Board of Trustees are shown examining blueprints of one of the new dormitories that is being constructed on the University campus.

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A dministration Dr. Ralph G. Hcrrshman Ralph G. Harshman, Dean of Administration, came to Bowling Green in 1936 as assistant pro- fessor of business admin- istration. He has also served as the Dean of College of Business Ad- ministration. Dean Harshman received his B.S. degree from Ohio Northern University and his masters and doctorate degrees from Ohio State University. Dr. Lloyd A. Helms Dr. Lloyd A. Helms, Sec- retary to Faculty, also is a professor of economics. He received his B.A. de- gree from DePauw Uni- versity. His M.A. and Ph.D., he received from the University of Illinois. Dr. Helms serves on the activity fee committee of Administrative councils. Ervin I. Kreischer Ervin J. Kreischer, Busi- ., Y. ness Manager, has been dial, at Bowling Green since 'i 1937. Mr. Kreischer is a long time resident of Bowling Green. He re- ceived his B.S. degree from Bowling Green State University. All business transactions of the University are car- ried through Mr. Kreis- cher. Iohn W. Bunn John W. Bunn, Director of Residential and Plant Operations, came to Bowling Green in 1939. Mr. Bunn received his B. A. degree from DePauw University in Greencas- tle, Indiana, and his M.A. degree from Columbia University in New York. Coordinating Officer tudent Per onnel 0iiicer Florence Currier Florence Currier, Dean of Women, has served on the Uni- versity staff since 1949. She received her B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. As Dean of Women, she guides and counsels the women students at Bowling Green. I2 Arch B. Conklin Arch B. Conklin, Dean of Students, came to Bowling Green in 1939. Dean Conklin received his B.S. degree from the College of Wooster and his M.A. degree from Columbia University. As Dean of Students, he handles such student accommodations as room and board.