Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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Sitting: Dr. Robert O. McClure, Bishop H. Lester Smith. Standing: J. V. Melick, John H. Clark, J. P. Taggart. Ijoard of The powers that be behind the powers that be—the Executive Commit¬ tee of the Board of Trustees. These men are the motivating force which starts the wheels rolling concerning the problems of this university. Composed of a minister, two lawyers, and two businessmen, this com¬ mittee appears to have attained the ideal integration of religious, business, and legal viewpoints so advantageous for the development of a Christian institution such as Ohio Northern University. The membership of this committee includes Dr. Robert O. McClure, president of the University and a Methodist minister; Dr. John H. Clark, president of the Board of Trustees and attorney at law; Jay P. Taggart, Cleveland attorney and former dean of the Warren G. Harding College of Law; J. V. Melick, vice president of the Spicer Manufacturing Compa ny of Toledo; and A. A. Stambaugh, of Cleveland, vice president of the Standard Oil Company of America. The entire Board is to be commended on its interest in the University’s welfare, and improving the facilities now existing. The students are grate¬ ful for the time the various members take from their life work to look out for Ohio Northern. 8

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Our President . . . « 2 )r. PoLrt 0. WcCLre The resignation of Dr. Robert O. McClure from the presidency of this university marks the end of an era. It sounds the note of finale to a job well. done. How well done few realize. In June, 1943, Dr. McClure was named President of the University. On that date all University property was covered by mortgage; the stocks and bonds which remained were held by the banks to protect their loans; the buildings were all in poor repair, some even to the point of condemnation; there was no cash, a sizeable debt, and about one-tenth of the present en¬ rollment. Six years have since elapsed, and the resignation of Dr. McClure has been accepted this spring of 1949. But what a different aspect Ohio North¬ ern presents. Renovated buildings, capacity enrollment, and finances in the black, came about as a result of the efforts of this man. The presidency of Dr. McClure has been truly an era—of regeneration. 7

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Dr. Lntils F. Ottf Oenn of Men Dr. Jnmcft A. Wnofter Registrar Alice Ensign Webb Dean of Women trat ion Ohio Northern University is devoted to the development of happy and desirable members of society. On our campus the student encounters op¬ portunities to advance his education, not only intellectually, but also spiritually and socially. The administration of the university is planned so as to encourage the student to participate in many activities and organiza¬ tions. Attention is given to all phases of college life, and the student gains an excellent perspective of the relative positions of the various fields in his own life. Contact is provided with faculty members of high ideals, good background, and years of experience in dealing with the problems of col¬ lege youth. The leaders of Ohio Northern University endeavor always to secure the welfare of the individual on the campus and to further the de velopment of his personality so that he may fit himself for the profession he chooses.