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When he came to Ripon. Dr. Kueblcr found an institution almost «a hundred years old. basically sound, but in need of strengthening direction, and long-term planning Tin country was in the middle of the war. and Ripon had to servo a double purpose: to serve the nation by maintaining an A S T P pro- gram: and to keep its normal academic program as intact as possible. Not onlv did Ripon do an excel lent job at both, but it came out of the war period somewhat stronger. Improvements were made in the physical plant, the faculty was broadened despite a serious shortage of available personnel, and the foun- dations were laid for a long range program to be be- gun as soon as the college could return to its normal life. At the conclusion of hostilities. Dr. Kuebler ad- dressed himself to the further improvement of the faculty in every way possible. Since it is the faculty that determines the character and tlx reputation of a college. Dr Kuebler did all in his power to pro cure men and women of the highest caliber and com pctencc for the faculty. At the same time the cur riculum was revised after careful study to make it more coherent and tiuly liberal. Additions were made, especially in the humanities and fine arts, and a more balanced curriculum was effected. During this same period Dr. Kuebler. tlx trustees, and tlx faculty directed their attentions to the task of working out a long-range plan for the college as it prepared to turn into the second century of its life. Ft was decided to keep the college small: to hold fast to the liberal arts ideal and to limit the program, preferring quality to quantity: to recruit from gradually expanding geographical areas young men and women of character, ability, and varied interests: and to emphasize the non-denominational Christian character of the college. Through the Pre-Centennial Celebration and the Centennial Observance itself. Dr Kuebler helped im- measurably to enhance the prestige of the college and to win new friends and supporters. The Cen tennial Campaign made possible the remodeling of the Gymnasium and the building of Scott Hall. As usual, these critically needed additions to our physi- cal facilities did much to boost morale. The culmination of all Dr. Kuebler's effutis came at the end of the Centennial period in the establish- ing of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter a; Ripon—corrob- orating testimony that the college had been strength ened in every aspect of its life. To have Ripon meas- ure up to tlx exacting standards of Phi Beta Kappa and thereby to get official ranking in the top eight percent of all colleges and universities :n the coun- try was to start its second century with a record of undeniable achievement as an institution of higher learning. These are only the most salient of Dr. Kucbler's accomplishments as president of Ripon College. In- numerable others could and should be mentioned. I lis spirit and deeds are reflected in every facet of Ripon College, to which he devoted every fiber of bis being.
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When Dr. Kuebler became the seventh president of Ripon College in 1943 he was 35 years old. and considered one of the youngest college presidents in the country. He had. already, an impressive record as a classical scholar and teacher, specializing in the field of Greek rhetoric and ancient literary criticism. Through his interest in ancient law and government. Dr Kuebler developed the fine critical sense that is evident in his understanding of tlx powers and prob lems of modern governments. Concerned with the preservation and further development of our tradi- tional American form of government, he has de- voted himself to the maintenance of the ideals of liberal education and Christianity as a part of the American way of life. Graduated from Northwestern University with an A.B. degree in 1930. Dr. Kuebler attained Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. He sub- sequently began advanced work at Northwestern and Princeton and the University of Munich, and re- ceived his Ph D. in Classics from the University of Chicago in 1940. Studying at Munich while Adolf Hitler was making his phenomenal rise to power. Dr. Kuebler observed the ruthless methods and the ter- rors of totalitarianism first hand. The experience has made him an eloquent spokesman for the preser- vation of the ideals and practices of American de- mocracy. The 1955 Crimson is dedicated to Dr. Clark George Kuebler. in sincere appreciation for that transformation which Ripon College has known under his leadership. The printed page can never do justice to the scope and magnitude of his accomplishments as president, nor can words capture the power of his personality. It is only in our hearts that we can fully record his many personal kindnesses, and only in our lives that we can hope to reflect in some measure the example of his dedicated life. It is in this very respect that Dr. Kuebler has spoken again and again of the importance of a lib- eral education—a preparation for living outside of one's business or profession as well as within it. For in addition to knowing our vocations, we must all learn values so that reflective commitments can be made in philosophy, art. and religion. These in- tellectual and spiritual commitments—freely made characterize the spirit of our nation, and arc the only sure defense against the inroads of totalitar- ianism. Immediately prior to coming to Ripon. Dr. Kueb- ler had been associate professor of classical languages at Northwestern. Besides being an extremely popu- lar teacher, he was head counselor in the men’s resi- dence area, head of the tutorial program, academic advisor to students, and a member and chairman of various administrative committees. As an elected member of the General Faculty Committee he served in an advisory capacity to the president of the Uni- versity. 3
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