Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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THE UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP OF THE ADMINISTRATION ENDOWS CULTURE AND ATMOSPHERE TO THE UNIVERSITY ROBERT LEE FLOWERS, M.A., LL.D. President of the University VERLOOKING the campus from his I office window, President Flowers re- marked to a student one day that he had been at Duke University so long that he would be unhappy anywhere else. It is with this spirit of devotion that Dr. Flowers has served the University for fifty-five years, and it is with a lively sense of humor and a brilliant mind that he has upheld the school ' s ideals of religion and education. Dr. Flowers, president of Duke University since 1940, has a long record of competent service be- hind him. After his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1891, Dr. Flowers re- turned to his native state to begin his long career as an instructor in mathematics, and the follow- ing year he was selected to be the head of the de- partment. In 1910 he was elected secretary of Trinity College, and upon the establishment of Duke University in 1924 he was elected secre- tary-treasurer and later vice president. Upon the death of Dr. William Preston Few in 1940, Dr. Flowers was elected president of the University. It was at this time that Dr. Flowers revealed the message to the students that their influence not only determines largely how others away from the campus will evaluate the Institution but it also molds the aims of those who will guide it in the future. The students are the sole reason for its existence. This message has been the keynote to the overwhelming success of Dr. Flowers as presi- dent of Duke University. Dr. Flowers is a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Phi Beta Kappa fra- ternities. In 1 900 the honorary degree of Master of Arts was presented to him by Trinity College; in 1927 he received a degree of Doctor of Laws from Davidson College and in 1942 from the University of North Carolina. In addition to his contribu- tions to the school, he has been active in civic affairs and social service. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Bozu-d of Trustees is composed of thirty-six members, who meet semi-annually to receive re- ports from its committees and to approve the issu- ance of diplomas from the University as recom- mended by the faculty. Its powers also include the appointment of the University president, the forming of rules and regulations for the governing of the institution, and the management of the prop- erty and funds of the University. The Executive Committee, which is composed of fifteen trustees, meets once a month to review the annual budget with the assistance and advice of 12

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THE UNIVERSITY INALLY, THE END OF THE WAR HAS COME. To most people this phrase means the return to prewar jobs, the release of precious articles, and the return of husbands and sweethearts. The tenseness has been lifted, the strain has decreased. However, to col- lege students it means a greater demand to stick to the job. The need for education is now all the greater, and Duke University students realize this fact. There is no let-down in the schedules, nor is there a tendency to slacken scholastically. The school has now become a united body instead of a group of individuals, and the spirit that now pre- vails is proof of the fact. To set forth the purpose of a university is a rela- tively simple proposition. However, the proper execution of such a plan is not an easy accomplish- ment. This year the undertaking of this task was all the more difficult, since the university had a reconversion problem on its hands. New courses had to be established, and research programs had to be expanded still more. The change has come, and from this year forward Duke students will sec a definite reawakening in the policy of the Uni- versity. 11

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the trustees of the Duke Endowment, established by the indenture of James B. Duke in 1924. It may, at any time, withhold the income allotted to the University if it is not operated in a manner up- holding the standards originally proposed. The objects of the Endowment may be classified as religion, hospitalization, and education, with pro- visions for orphans. The governing power of every university is the administration, which acts as a backbone to the university in order that it will be run smoothly and adequately. Perhaps it is not always evident that Duke is controlled by this capable group of admin- istrators; at times the students themselves seem to be the sole controllers of all school programs. The students, however, are guided by the wisdom and skill of our administrative leaders, and it is to them that Duke owes its reputation of the University with a Purpose. DR. WILLIAM HANE WANNAMAKER A.B., M.A., Litt.D. Vice President and Dean of the University The rapid development and expansion of the Division of Education of the Administration of Duke University has been under the capable guid- ance and supervision of Dr. W. H. Wannamaker as Vice President of the University in the Educa- tional Division. Dr. Wannamaker, with the as- sistance of several other deans, the Council of Ad- missions, and the faculty, directs the program for Duke University. In addition to his regular duties as Vice President and Dean of the University, he has had added re- sponsibilities during the past four years in connec- tion with arrangements pertaining to the Navy pro- gram on the campus, which required conferences from time to time with the Naval officials. He is also a member of Publication ' s Council and Chair- man of the Editorial Board of the South Atlantic Quarterly. He first came to Duke in 1900 as a graduate student and assistant in English. He received his A.B. degree from WofTord College and attended sev- eral German Universities. Before coming to Duke in 1904 as professor of German, he received M.A. degrees from both Harvard University and Trinity College. CHARLES EDWARD JORDAN, A.B. Secretary of the University Mr. Jordan, a Duke Alumnus from Trinity College, first served the University as the assistant secretary. In 1941 he was elected secretary and has served in this capacity since that time. How- ever, he has added to his responsibilities by be- coming a member of the Publications Council and is also connected with the administration of the Student Loan and Scholarship Funds. To com- plete his many services to the University he serves on the committee of religious activities. CHARLES BLACKWELL MARKHAM A.B., M.A. Treasurer of the University Having served a number of years as assistant treasurer to the university, Mr. Markham was elected treasurer in 1941. Before he took over the job of seeing that the financial status was run- ning smoothly, he was a professor of mathematics here at Duke. A Duke man from way back, Mr. Markham re- ceived both his A.B. and M.A. degrees here. For some time he has been a member of the Publication Council and has in the last few years increased his duties to include the handling of the financial matters of the Navy program at Duke. CHARLES AUBREY DUKES, A.B. Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs Mr. Dukes was appointed Director in September 1 944, by action of the Board of Trustees. He re- placed Mr. Henry R. Dwire, Vice President and former Director of this office. After graduating from Duke University in 1929, Mr. Dukes held the position of Assistant Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs until the death of Mr. Dwire, his predecessor, in 1944. HERBERT JAMES HERRING A.B., M.A. Dean of Trinity College Duke can well be proud of another of its alumnus, Mr, Herring. He has been connected 13