Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Higher Education Remains Concern of State Officials A new administration in the Kansas statehouse was just getting underway at the time this issue ofthe Sunflower went to press. Robert B. Docking, Ar- kansas City. assumed the reins of state govermnent in January. 1967. Governor Docking is no stranger to our state gov- ernment as his father. the late George Docking. served two terms as governor of Kansas. Robert Docking is a graduate of Kansas University in 1948. and received a graduate degree from the Graduate School of Banking. University ol' Wisconsin. He is a Wtmrlcl War ll veteran. having served in the USAAF from 1943-46. The new governoris active interest T in civic, community and veterans affairs insures a continuing emphasis on quality education in Kansas. Board of Regents Governs College The Board of Regents functions as the govern- ing body for higher education in the state. The gov- ernor appoints the eight members and the Board in turn appoints the individual presidents of state col- leges and universities. The Board also develops and outlines operating procedures and policies concern- ? -3 ingthe six stateinstitutions. .e , 'su U ... me .t .-, , STAT!-I OFI-'ltZlAl,S VISIT the college and participate in special events well official visitalions. James Defloursey, representing the Covernor's Office. delivered the keynote speech at the .lohn F. Kennedy Nlentorial dedication. BOARD 01-' lll'1GENTS-Top Row: A. H. Cromb, Mission Hillsg .loltn F. Eberltardl. Wichitag Bay Evans, Prairie Villegeg Eldon Sloan, Topekag Max Bickford. executive officer, Topeka. Bottom Row: Clement ll. Hall, Coflieyvilleg 1.. D. Morgan, Coodlandg Dwight D. Klinger. chairman, Ashlandg Henry A. Bubb. Topekag and C. N. Cushing. Downs. Not Pictured: T. ,l. Griffith, Manhattan. who replaced Ray Evans. ll

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Board of Regents' Selects New President for College Dr. John E. Visser was selected as the new presi- dent of the Teachers College and assumed presi- dential duties in February of 1967. Upon the resigna- tion of Dr. ,lohn E. King in the spring of 1966, Dr. Laurence Boylan, Dean of Graduate Division, filled the president vacancy until Dr. Visser was chosen by the Board of Regents. Dr. Visser came to the Teachers College from Ball State University, Muncie, lndiana, where he served as executive assistant to the president. The 46-year old administrator is a native of lowa and received his high school education in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His first degree was granted by Hope College, Holland, Michigan, and he completed his graduate work at the University of lowa, lowa City. ln 1956, he was awarded his doctorate in history. His first college assignment was as an assistant professor of history at Hope College where he'later was dean of men and varsity basketball coach from 1951 to 1956. DR. R. VV. W'YGl,l'l serves as an assistant to the president in fulfilling his administrative duties. Lf :i-' 'i-f V . f -:-, 2' .'I DR. AND MRS. VISSER and Dr. and Mrs. Wygle form a receiving line to greet guests at a reception given in honor ofthe new presi- dent. Following his work at Hope College, he was appointed assistant registrar at Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo. From 1958 to 1962, Dr. Visser acted as dean of the junior college at Grand Rapids. Since 1962 he had been in his assignment at Ball State. The new president has been active in educational affairs in both Michigan and Indiana and has served in several civic posts. In World War 11, he was an infantry officer in the Army. Dr. Visser and his wife, Virginia, are the parents of four daughters, Betty Jean, Mary Francis, Nancy Ann and Martha Ellen. Dr. Wygle Assists the President Dr. R. W. Wygle remains in the position of administrative assistant to the new president. Dr. Wygle was appointed to this position upon his return to the college in 1965 after completing his doctoral degree requirements at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Before his leave of absence, he served as director of the Student Personnel Services Division. I3