Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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James Bugg: Scholar, Husband and Father Dr. James L. Bugg, Jr. came to ODU this year as its first president. With the job of building on the solid foundations laid by President Webb in his thirty-six years of dedication. Dr. Bugg came to ODU from his post .as Chancellor of the University of Nlissouri, an urban center of learning with objectives quite similar to those of ODU. His experience there should prove ex- tremely valuable in his work at ODU. Dr. Bugg received his A.B. lvvith honorsl from Hamp- den-Sydney and his lVl.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. He is an author, and member of numerous honorary societies, historical associations, and regional and national educational committees. Dr. Bugg favors a give and take relationship in the government of ODU. He stated, I don't think the University can operate with administration vs. faculty vs. students. He represented this idea again in speaking to the student senate meeting. lf you are going to tell me as the representatives of the students that the administra- tion is going dovvn the wrong road, then you have the responsibility to tell me which road vve should take. He summed up his role as president by saying, The president does not speak excathedra on all policy questions of the institution. Nly role is to be a spokes- man to the Board of Visitors. 4-Q President Bugg tries to get daughter Anne to smile for the camera Mrs. Anne Bugg, son James Ill, daughter Anne, and papa gather at the organ to practice a favorite tune. lBelowj pywi-gaps-f. .....sg..i.: we ' 7 ' 'lik Ea? J' I I