Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Proposed Men ' s Dormitory Governor Thomas J. Herbert Dr. Clyde Hissong STATE OFFICIALS IZ ARLY in the chilly fall quarter, hundreds of students J braved Ohio winds to huddle on the outskirts of Kent State ' s first post-war construction project. Students took a personal interest in the much-heralded new buildings — the first since 1940 — as they watched President Bowman sink the ground-breaking shovel; and interest continued throughout the winter as huge old trees were wrenched from the ground, to be replaced by brick and mortar. Dozens of workmen did the actual digging and hauling, but two men little known by students were largely respon- sible for the many improvements this year. Governor Thomas J. Herbert and Dr. Clyde Hissong, state director of education, have been behind the University ' s material prog- ress. Because of their help, the Ohio State Legislature granted funds necessary to keep KSU in step with the state and nation-wide program to further higher education. Improvements began during the fall quarter with a thirty per cent increase in faculty, bringing the total to nearly 250 full-time professors. Building projects were more in the spotlight, however. While students were enjoying afternoon snacks and dance sessions in the temporary Hub, the two foresighted state leaders helped authorize money for a larger, permanent student center-classroom building. Construction also began on a men ' s dormitory, men ' s health and physical educa- tion building, a hospital, and a laboratory for arts, home economics, and business students. Although they never will personally make use of these new buildings, Governor Herbert and Dr. Hissong have taken enough interest in Kent State ' s development to insure proper facilities for coming generations of students. 28

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tae = 4-. plowman— tlxal citizen c-r tit te caitivin r Three hundred years ago, Francis Bacon described a scholar by writing, Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. Approaching fulfillment of this ideal definition of a scholar is Dr. George A. Bowman, University President. As a student of education at Western Reserve, Columbia, Chicago and Harvard Universities, he read widely to achieve a broad background for his teaching. In conferences with his faculty and students, Dr. Bowman has been noted for his sincerity and unprejudiced consideration of suggestions for improving the University. With his unusual infinite understanding, the President has written of the University which he guides: With confidence in herself, with faith in her future, and with the courage to carry through, Kent State has entered upon the road leading toward fulfillment of her real destiny. Administration 27

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES ClX prominent Ohio educators gather each month in the dignified office of President Bow- man to decide the future of the University. These men comprise the Board of Trustees, re- sponsible for all important changes in Kent State personnel, curricula and in general operating pro- cedure. Re-elected President of the Board this fall was John R. Williams, who served with Joseph B. Hanan, vice president, Robert C. Dix, secretary, and Dr. Otto J. Korb, treasurer. Five of the six Board members are appointed, one for each year, for a five-year period of service. The sixth trustee is the state director of education, an ex-officio Board member. Members of the Board of Trustees and the years in which their present terms expire are: John R. Williams, Madison 1948 Robert C. Dix, Kent 1949 Dr. Clyde Hissong, Columbus (ex-officio) 1949 Dr. Otto J. Korb, East Cleveland 1950 Dr. Charles H. Lake, Cleveland 1951 Joseph B. Hanan, Akron 1952 Inset: John R. Williams, President of the Board SEATED: Joseph B. Hanan, Otto J. Korb, President George A. Bowman, Robert C. Dix, Charles H. Lake. Proposed Student Center 29