Rollins College - Tomokan Yearbook (Winter Park, FL)

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GATHERED AROUND the conference table to discuss important matters facing the college were: Joe Justice, Dean of Men; Jean Day, Dean of Women; A. J. Hanna, First Vice-President of the col- lege; Hugh F. McKean, President; John Tiedtke, Vice-President and Treasurer; and Dr. Sidney J. French, Dean of the College. PRESIDENT McKean checks the day ' s schedule with his VICE-PRESIDENT A. J. Hanna administrated with the as- secretaries Royal Howard, seated, and Janice Mace. sistance of secretaries Mrs. Witherell (rt.) and Mrs. Lehman.

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three years of progress FOREWORD In May 1951, the administration of President Hugh F. McKean assumed responsibility for the affairs of Rollins College. The new administrators announced their aims to be the consolidation of past gains and the achievement of new goals in the field of higher education . . . Three years have passed. What has Rollins College achieved? Has it made substantial advances toward its goals? Here are the answers — Winthrop Bancroft Chairman, Board of Trustees FIRST STEP — A LONG RANGE PLAN After reappraising educational objectives and studying the needs of the campus, the Administration first evolved a seven-year plan for the development of the college. A Diamond Jubilee Commission, headed by Vice Presi- dent A. J. Hanna, was appointed to translate the plans for the future into reality by 1960 — the seventy-fifth anni- versary of the founding of the college. The study indicated that the trustees must count on additional resources of $10,000,000 if the plan is to be carried out successfully. This sum is needed for additional increases in salaries, endowments, scholarships, new buildings and equipment, and other purposes. Cram and Ferguson, the architectural firm which planned the campuses of Princeton, Sweetbriar and Boston University, was commissioned to make a Master Plan of the campus. This plan will include the erection of dormi- tories, a dining hall and classroom building, a music building, a museum building and a center for the arts. ENDOWMENT DOUBLED, BUDGET BALANCED SALARIES RAISED As of June 30, 1954, the college balanced its operating budget for the fourth straight year. This was accomplished without actively soliciting funds. Under President McKean, Rollins has adhered to the policy: Have a College Strong Enough and It Will Attract the Financial Support It Needs. In balancing its books, the college expanded rather than curtailed services and facilities. Economics were effected, but not at the expense of the curriculum, faculty or student body. Salaries were raised ten percent; full professors now receiving $4,500 to $5,700. More students received financial aid toward their edu- cation. Last year from thirty-five to forty-five percent of the student body received such help. As the annual fee of $1,800 does not cover the cost of educating a boarding student, the Administration provided a voluntary fee of $300 for parents wishing to reimburse the college for the additional cost of a year ' s education. Income-bearing funds were doubled in three years and now amount to $3,200,000. NEW POLICIES - MORE APPLICANTS Despite a necessary increase in fees (from $1,400 to $1,800), and an ever-increasing emphasis on academic standards, there has been a steady rise in the number of applications for entrance. Several thousand students showed an interest in attending Rollins this year, and of these more than 500 were encouraged to complete their applications. From this group the college selected 221 to enroll foi the fall term. Rollins became a member of the College Entrance Ex- amination Board in 1953. It is the only college in Florida and one of eight in the South so honored. Third year students who qualify for honors work now may spend one semester of their third year in Washington, through an arrangement with The American University. There they participate in a seminar on the operation of government and work on an honors project on one function of government. In the past two years Rollins has entered into cooperative programs with Duke University, New York University and the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Under the programs, a qualified student may attend Rollins three years and the other institution, two. At the end of the fourth year he receives a Bachelor ' s Degree from Rollins. At the end of the fifth year he receives a Master ' s Degree in Forestry from Duke, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from New York University, or a Master of Business Administration from Tuck. These programs offer the advantage of combining study at a small liberal arts college with specialized study at a great university or post graduate school. INTERNAL REORGANIZATION- NEW STRENGTH TO COLLEGE The faculty was asked by the Administration to pro- pose bylaws for an orderly functioning of the College. Three notable departures were suggested by the President: 1. An advisory committee of the faculty to the President. 2. A faculty committee to review upon request admin- istrative decisions effecting faculty relationships. 3. A faculty committee to study proposed changes in the curriculum. The Board of Trustees also revised and modernized its bylaws to meet present conditions. Sidney J. French became Dean of the College on Sep- tember 1, 1954. As Dean of the Faculty of Colgate Uni- versity, Dr. French was recognized as one of the outstand- ing educators of the United States and helped to inaugurate Colgate ' s General Education Program. NEW LIBRARY MORE BOOKS The library moved into the $525,000 Mills Memorial Building, one of the up-to-date library structures in the South. Despite extensive discarding of out-of-date and worn out volumes the book collection has grown over five percent. Book circulation has risen thirty-two percent. Over 7,000 books and bound periodicals have been added, increasing the number to 88,437. A PLACEMENT BUREAU JOBS FOR SENIORS A placement bureau, to act as liaison between Rollins seniors and prospective employers was established in 1953. ROLLINS GOES ON THE AIR WPRK, college FM radio station went on the air in 1952. Remarks by President-elect Eisenhower, specially recorded for the occasion, highlighted the inaugural ceremony. College programs are broadcast nightly during the aca- demic year. Advanced students gain practical exper- ience in writing, directing, announcing and acting under the supervision of WPRK staff members.

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Newest addition to the Rollins family was the eminent educator, Dean Sidney James French. Succeeding Edwin R. Walker, Dr. French had proven his administrative capa- bilities by starting as assistant principal at Superior High School of Wisconsin in 1916 and culminating with the posi- tion of Dean of the Faculty at Colgate University in 1954. By the acquisition of Dr. French from Colgate, Rollins had achieved the distinction of having in its midst a man es- teemed the world over. In close accord with the new dean stood President Hugh F. McKean, Vice-President Alfred J. Hanna, Treasurer John Tiedtke and Student Deans Jean Day and Joe Justice. Backing up the top administrators in their official capacities were their capable secretarial staffs. ASSUMING DUTIES as new Dean was Dr. Sidney J. French, seen conferring with secretary Mrs. Gavin. TREASURER John Tiedtke consulted with his assistant Fred STUDENT DEANS Jean Day and Joe Justice checked the Ward while their secretary Jane Carr took detailed notes. school calendar this week with secretary Ruth Fairchild.