Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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Board of Governors The Board of Governors is one of the three parts of the administrative organizations of Marquette which helps to guide its business procedure in order that the University may continue to be the source from which men and women are trained and sent forth with high moral and educational standards. The duty of the Board of Governors is to advise the Presi- dent and other University officials, and through this policy the University has benefited in its estalishmcnt and growth. Members of the Board of Governors con- sist of ten prominent men of the city of Mil- waukee. They are Charles O’Hara, chairman, retired president of the Merchants Despatch Transportation Corporation; Dr. Charles K. Albright, special agent to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company; Matthew II. Carpenter, president of the M. Carpenter Bak- Mi. Harry S. Johnston Dr. C. E. Albiighi Mr. F. J. Scnscnbrcnntr Mr. Robert A. Uihlein Page 28 Mr. Charles O'Hara Mr. Michael J. Cleary Mr. Waller Geist Mr. Charles L. Coughlin ing Company; Michael J. Cleary, president of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company; Charles L. Coughlin, president of the Briggs Stratton Corporation; Walter Geist, president of the Allis-Chaltners Manu facturing Company; Harry S. Johnston, presi- dent of the Robert . Johnston Company : F. J. Sensenbrenncr. retired chairman of the board of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Robert A. Uihlein, vice-president of the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company; and Fr. Peter A. Brooks, S.J., president of Marquette University. These nine laymen have given their time and effort in the interest of better education, and to play for the postwar future of Mar- quette. This is the roll the Board of Governors is playing in the growth and development of the University.

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Administration Just about a year ago. It. I’eter A. brooks, S.J., assumed office as president of Marquette University. Though new in some sense. It. Brooks has known Marquette since he, him- self, attended the University. W hile a student here, he helped to found the Marquette Union and became its first presi- dent. It. Brooks graduated from Marquette in 1921, and joined the Jesuit order the same year. Until he became Marquette’s seventeenth pres- ident, he was provincial of the Missouri prov- ince of the Jesuit order. A friendly smile characterizes Father Brooks’ gracious manner. The ease and erect- ness of his appearance, and the dignity of his habit distinguish his position, and yet he has a friendly word for every student. Ilis office is in the Administration building. One of the major efforts to which Father Brooks has devoted himself, is to “keep alive an interest in and an attention toward the line ideals of a classical education. He believes that through the classes which are elevated and illumined by Christianity men and women can learn to appreciate values and principles that are essential for a true civilization. Father Brooks has emphasized the spirit of Marquette which is pointed toward man’s perfection and through this perfection is di dected toward Cod. He has taught that Christ like ideals build for truth, and that truth biulds for perfect happiness. During his first year as president of Mar- quette, Father Brooks has made himself a friend of the students. He has tried to under- stand their problem, and to meet the difficul ties that confront a university in wartime. Thus through the guidance of its president. Marquette University attempts to be fertile ground and produce men and women who are instilled with Christian educational principles. This he has attempted to do through per- sonal contact with the students. As a result, he can frequently be seen around the campus get- ting a clear insight into life at the University. Marquette University has recognized the loyalty and service which Fr. Brooks has ren- dered it. both as a student and as an alumnus, by naming the men's dormitory. Brooks Hall, after him. And now as president, Fr. Brooks, as his sixteen predecessors, centers his activity and life on Marquette University. Pace 27

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Executive Officers Executive officers acting as the Hoard of Trustees, along with the president of the Board of Governors make up the administra- tive head of Marquette. Through these three departments come the University's policies and new programs. Fr. Peter . Brooks, president of the I ni versily. also acts as president of the Executive Board. Other meml ers of the Executive Board are Fr. Raphael N. Hamilton, S.J.. secretary, and Fr. ugustine W. Walters. S.J., treasurer. The deans of each school and college further assist the Executive Board by carrying out principles ami policies set down by the board. The Administration building houses the three department heads and affords space for the administrative activity to be carried out. The mincograph and mailing departments are also located in the Administration building, and from these departments flow a steady stream of printed matter concerning the policy of the University. Other officials assisting the Board of Trus- tees are Fr. Francis A. Ryan, S.J., dean of men. assisted by George R. Griffin, and Mrs. Francis McElligott, dean of women assisted by Misses Mice Schwcnkc. Mildred Weil and Mary Mice Gannon. Fr. George W. Gauss, S.J.. is the chap- lain for navy men stationed at Marquette. Dr. Henry I.. Banzhaf is business manager; Mary E. Mel .er, registrar; and May Dooley, bursar. Fr. John P. Agnes, S.J., is superintendent of Dr. Henry I.. Banzhaf Mr. George R. Griffin the grounds and buildings; Charles Cobeen is the director of the Student Union; and Edmund S. Carpenter is the director of the Marquette News Bureau. Through this administrative system at Mar- quette, the University business is taken care of with the best efficiency possible. Statistical data on expenditures and the income of the University and the board's activities in the form of records are kept on file. An organization can best perform its duty when the business details are taken care of properly. Marquette, with an effective admin- istration. is able to give its student body a proper educational and spiritual guidance. So, just as a plant will continue to bloom when properly nourished, Marquette Univer- sity continues to progress under the leadership of the Executive Board. Mrs. Francis I.. McElligott Fr. Augustine Walters. S.J. Page 29