Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck - Cygnus Yearbook (Teaneck, NJ)

Page 17 text:

boa rd of fellows wst .5; ' ' 1 Li. X'- 1:41:16; 92:.ng m' I ' ??e 39W '38 Yr . :- 4 The Board of Fellows of Fairleigh Dickinson University is com- prised of outstanding business and industrial leaders who provide guidance and direction for the development of the University. Under the leadership of its president, Leonard Dreyfuss, the Board has established three special committees devoted to the particular interests of each campus. These committees work closely with the campus deans as consultants on plans for new facilities and other areas of special interest. 13

Page 16 text:

board of trustees Behind the title e Board of Trustees - stand a group of dynamic men who mold the policies of the University. This group is responsible for the Finances, land and investments of the University. These are the men who have shaped Fairleigh Dickinson from its intent stage of 135 students to its young giant status of today. Every physical or instructional development can be traced directly to these men. They are our leaders, mentors, and guardians. Top left - Henry P. Becton Center - Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Bottom left - Samuel J. Silberman and Edward T. T. Williams Bottom right - Arthur Kron Missing - Dr. Harold S. Sloan

Page 18 text:

M II I '4; ..o. I f; .l l 'IrI IIIIIII I IIKvQ. I ' IIIXIII IIIIIIIIII x Ify 2': III' mm. IIII . . 1:I HIIIIYI I I'IIIIIIXII II NJ ' vqu ............. ..... ........... .I- v our president Behind the founding of any University stands one dynamic man. Such a man is Dr. Peter Sammartino. On December 3, 1941 Dr. Sammortino and a group of associates decided to start a college for students of northern New Jersey. Although Pearl Harbor day come four days later, Dr. Sammortino and his group continued with their plans. The college grew through war time and was ready in 1945 to accept many World War II veterans. In I948, the institution become a four year college; on June 12, I956, Fairleigh Dickinson College become Fairleigh Dickinson University. Throughout the University's growth, Dr. Sommertino and the Board of Trustees have placed emphasis on the under- standing of international ideas. The University now has several foreign professors and many international students. In VIIII . VIII wtubuu L?! f Lain. --- Dr. Peter Sammartino' ...... ............ As the University has grown, the position of President has become increasingly dimcult. It is indeed 0 problem to main- toin the personal atmosphere of 0 school as it expands into three campuses each of formidable size. Dr. Sommortino has met the challenges of his position. In keeping with his interest in international affairs, Dr. Sommartino has traveled call over the world. His recent trip to Africa yielded much information of the growing educational systems of the new African nations. Although many attribute Dr. Sammortino with the success of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dr. Sammartino gives the credit to the administration and faculty It is evident to the careful observer that only through the unified interaction of President, administration, and faculty could Fairleigh Dickinson University have reached its present growth and development.