Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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TOPIC EXPANSION— Discussing expansion of facilities at Knox- ville and Memphis are Governor Browning, President Brehm, and President Smith. U. T. TRUSTEES— Members of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tennessee met in Memphis and ap- proved the plan for elevation of Memphis State. Gover- nor Brovirning (1) ex officio chairman, presided at the session. Others are Dr. Brehm (2) university president; Alton Barksdale (3) commissioner of education; Edwrard Jones (4) commissioner of agriculture; Charles Volz (5); Judge Sam McAllister (6); Frank Ahlgren (7); Was- sell Randolph (8); Clyde Austin (9); Maj. Thomas Allen (10); James Cranberry (11); 1. B. Tigrett (12); Williston Cox (13); W. P. Cooper (14); Judge George Taylor (15); and E. W. Eggleston (16). Presidents differ on UTAM DR. HOSKINS, President Emeritus (left) My last speech for the university. Do not split my school. DR. C. E. BREHM, President of University of Tennessee (right ) The building of a branch of U.T. in Memphis would help rather than hurt the university at Knoxville. Page Twelve

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visited the state campus and approved in principle ttie idea of inaugurating Memphis State into the U.T. system. The proposal was supported by former Mayor Rowlett Paine and Senator T. Robert Acklin, as well as the Mem- phis branch of the U.T. alumni. The board of Trustees of the university at Knoxville as well as Dr. C. E. Brehm, president, gave their full approval. Making Memphis State College a part of the University of Tennessee in- volves no changes in the organizational set-up in the colleges at Knoxville or medical units at Memphis or other parts of the University. He pointed out that more than 1,000 students are now attending the University ' s extension service night classes in Memphis because they cannot for various reasons be residence students on the campus at Knoxville. The major opposition came from east Tennessee polit- ical factions. The civic organizations of Knoxville with the political group were able to sway the vote against the Shelby county delegation. As the MSC student body listened to the proceedings they heard almost three year ' s work die in fifteen minutes of political argument on the senate floor. LOCKMILLER— Perhaps it would be better if there was a survey of the plan to make Memphis State a university and part of U.T. MR. SAM McAllister — This would weaken the parent university at Knoxville. SENATOR T. ROBERT ACKLIN— A uni- versity is needed for the student. of Shelby county and this area. U. T. STATUS is the topic of discussion between Dr. Andy Holt of the University of Tennessee and President J. M. Smith. TALKING SHOP at an informal dinner are Dr. Evans (1), Dr Johnson (2), Dr. Stockdale (3), Dr. Cole (4), C. C. Humphreys (5), and Dr. Hodges. Page Eleven

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y A ' .y ' pr K % %, i IP - t J FRIENDLY INSPECTORS — Members of a special University of Tennessee faculty committee inspected M.S.C. facilities. Their first stop was at the home of J. M. Smith (1), president. Visitors were Dr. Thomason (2), Dr. Smith (3), Dr. Fleming (4), Dr. Cole (5), Dr. Holt (6), Dr. Stockdale (7), Dr. Waters (8), Mr. Read (9), Mr. Dukes (10), Dr. Ward (11), Mr. Jesse (12), Dr. WantUng (13), Dr. Graff (14), Mr. Neely (15), Mr. Wagoner (16), and Dr. Hodges (17). WITH THAT BACKFIELD, HOW CAN WE MISS? A ' ■ • ' P Do.othy Ann Scott, MSC Student Carolyn Acklin, MSC Student GOOD NEWS — Reading a letter from Dr. Brehm in support of the plan are Charles Morgan (left), Alumni leader, J. M, Smith, and Walter Chandler. SOMEHOW WE MANAGED The line not only did not hold — it fell apart Page Thirteen