Syracuse University - Onondagan Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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UNIVERSITY WILLIAM P. GRAHAM WILLIAM P. GRAHAM, Vice-Chancel lor of Syracuse University for the past ten years, has been one of the most instrumental factors in the advancement of the university during this period. Vice-Chancellor Graham is a graduate of Syracuse, having received the Bachelor of Science degree in 1 893. After obtaining his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Berlin, he did some pioneer work on the conduction of electric- ity through rarified gases and, with E. D. Roe, Jr., formulated a new theory of comets. Their experiments were conducted at both the University of Berlin and Syracuse University. Vice-Chancellor Graham has held various offices at Syracuse. He started as associate professor of electrical engineering. Since then, he has successfully held the positions of professor of electrical engineering, having organized that department, for ten years was dean of the College of Applied Science, and was acting dean of the College of Liberal Arts for three years. Having travelled over a large portion of Europe, namely Germany, Italy, France, Austria and the Netherlands, Vice-Chancellor Graham is especially well-fitted for his position. He is a member of the Technology Club of Syracuse, a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a Fellow of Section B, American Association for the Advancement of Science, is a member of the American Astronomical Society. German Mathematical Society, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, and Tau Beta Pi. He was a delegate representing the state of New York at the 17th Annual Convention of the American Mining Congress and at one time was a director of the Straight Line Engine Company of Syracuse. Several articles, written by Vice-Chancellor Gra- ham, have been published in various magazines in the country. The Vice-Chancellor usually spends his summers at a summer camp in the Thousand Islands, boating being his favorite recreation. WILLIAM P. GRAHAM Vice-chancellor 23

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UNIVERSITY CHARLES W. FLINT RECOGNIZED as one of the foremost edu- cational leaders in the East, Chancellor Flint has established an enviable record of achievement in his ten years as chief execu- tive of Syracuse University. He came here following a brilliant educational and theo- logical career. Through his success in re- organizing the colleges from a disorganized group to a firm educational unit, he has proved himself a foresighted and capable administrator. Under Chancellor Flint ' s direction the col- lege has gone forward until today Syracuse ranks among the leading co-educational in- stitutions in the East. Through his guidance, the Personnel Department for men and women was inaugurated; a medical center with the new Memorial Hospital as a nu- cleus was constructed; the college of Law and the Schools of Library Science and Home Economics were reorganized; and Hendricks Chapel constructed. Perhaps the most outstanding changes are the higher standards of admission and increased requirements for graduation. Although the duties of the University command the greater part of the Chancellor ' s time, he constantly is urged to participate in public affairs. During the last year, as arbitrator between a branch of the New York Central Railroad and a group of employees, he brought about an agree- ment in a shorter time and with more satisfaction to both parties than had ever before been re- corded. Requests of organizations to have the Chancellor address them are so numerous that many must be refused. Progress has been the watchword in the unfolding and development of Syracuse University under the guidance and supervision of Chancellor Flint. These steps forward are evident not only in a materialistic sense, but also in the spirit of both faculty and student. The possibilities of accomplishment in eminent fields are broadened infinitely. CHARLES WESLEY FLINT Chancellor 22

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UNIVERSITY DR. BURGES JOHNSON, who is Director of Public Relations, main- tains University contacts with outside groups, edits official publica- tions, and acts in the capacity of advisor for undergraduate journalistic enterprises. FRANK N. BRYANT, as Director of Admissions, considers the appli- cations for admission of all prospective students. Through alumni co- operation and high school records and recommendations, he is able to select the desirable applicants. EUGENIE A. LEONARD, Dean of Women, supervises the develop- ment of each individual girl to her own highest potentialities. It is her desire to make this development a social, mental and physical one through scientifically planned living. MARGARET BOND BROCKWAY, Social Advisor, interviews the social chairman of each woman s living center and through them directs a series of social events in order to develop poise and graciousness in the University women. 24