Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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President fumes Hilton guides future of Iowa State President James H. Hilton has led Iowa State for seven years. Together with his administrative tasks and his responsibilities in planning, he has combined a warm, friendly personality. His sincere interest in students and student activities and his ready support have kept him close to the student body. Receptions at the Knoll, his home, after graduation are a final reminder to seniors of his interest in Iowa State undergraduates. President Hilton also works with the Board of Regents and other administrative oflicials in mapping out a program of steady progress and development, maintaining Iowa Stateis rank as an excellent institution of higher learning. PRESIDENT JAMES HILTON VISITS with several students m his office They are lfrom left! Terry Esbeck senator cf large Joyce Pullcm Panhellemc vice- 23

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Administration aids president in developing significant programs Directing the growth of Iowa State University, formulating its policies and carrying out the day-to-day operations requires the loyalty, devotion and foresight of many individuals. The iive men pictured on these pages, holding the highest positions in the administration, direct their efforts toward these aims. The press of students has required an expansion of facilities, and construction on campus was the answer. Plans were made for a library addition and for a classroom building. A Metals Development Building was under construction. Despite a current decrease in enrollment at Iowa State, predictions and a nationwide trend demand ever-careful planning for the future of Iowa State University. The vice-president for business and finance, W Boyne H. Platt, is chief business officer of Iowa State. He is responsible to the president for management of all business and physical operations of the university. ' - f xr Provost James H. Jensen assists the president in the academic and general administration of the university. He serves as the presiding officer of the university during the absence of the president. 24