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

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John R. Williams president Charles H. Lake vice president Robert C. Dix secretary Otto J. Korb treasurer They appropriated the money, watched the building reach skyward and then went on a tour. Terrace Hall was only one of the projects of the Board of Trustees. Since the founding of the University this group of men has formed the policies which make it pos- sible to say, This is Kent. The Board of Trustees consists of six members, five of whom are appointed, one each year, for a term of five years, by the Governor of Ohio, with the consent of the legislature. The sixth is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The past year brought approvement of a new women ' s dorm; re-birth of the idea of a park next to Moulton Hall; and a two-billion dollar, ten- year, expansion program. In the near future the members of the speech department will get a twinkle in their eyes when a theater and studio building is mentioned, the business department will want more space, the expanding science department will want new lab- oratories. The granting of these wishes will come only after many well thought out decisions by this group of men. Yes, the members of the Board of Trustees make it possible to say, THIS IS KENT. Board of Trustees Mrs. Alice Makinson secretary to the president, asst. secretary to the board 28 3tt Utemonam Few if any, trustees of Kent State University have had such ideal preparation and background of experience for this type of public service. His devotion to this public duty was evident from the first meeting he attended. Since his illness, his faithful attendance has been nothing short of heroic. He brought to the deliberations of the board a wisdom and clear thinking which are rare. The loss of such a member of our Board of Trustees is incalculable. George A. Boivman Robert Guinther University Trustee

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I tani M Or uMjJksi jjiMvjatif Kent — a University — association of colleges — community of academic departments — focus center of learning — inspiration fount — cross- roads of scholars — creator of democratic discus- sion — leader, guide and protector of truth. There is a pattern and a design. There is inter- change of information, joint discussion, separation of duties and a division of responsibilities. The colleges serve selected groups but jointly serve one objective — the personal a nd academic needs of students. Kent — a University — functioning efficiently in rendering day by day service but constantly broadening the horizons and planning for the future. Kent, a university by name and blessed with the virtue of universality stands in honor- able position among the great family of educa- tional institutions. A beautiful and inspiring setting, Kent State campus. The tangible university — the city within a city, A semi-circle of 21 buildings sprawl across the 245 rolling acres of Kent ' s campus. Tools of learning, the symbols of education. 27

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p A building is only as good as its architect. KSU ' s planner is President George Bowman. His many hours of work have brought him recognition as the first citizen of Kent. KSU-President George Bowman A university torn by ravages of international conflict, post-war problems and unprecedented growth — these crises have been met, with many being solved, since George Bowman took over the reins of KSU. Universities have varied segments which have to be united. As a compound sentence needs a coordinator, so Kent ' s coordinator takes the form of President Bowman. As the President, he is constantly faced with campus problems. Many are large, some are small, but no matter how big or how little, they must be solved. His views sometimes conflict with those of others, but a look at the past will prove his right to the respect of his colleagues. No one man can take all of the credit, but Dr. Bowman has added much to the story of, This is Kent. 29