Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES. First Row: Mr. David Cox, Dr. Thurman B. Morris, Rev. Donald F. LaSuer, Mr. Maurice W. Coburn, Rev. Herbert M. Frazer, Mr. Clar- ence H. Varns, Mr. Lester C. Gerig, Mr. Earl D. Sticklen, Mr. Milton V. Schubert. Second Row: Dr. Byron F. Stroh, Dr. Robert B. Allen, Dr. Verner S. Mum- bulo, Mrs. Kathryne B. Sears, Dr. Richard W. Halfast, Rev. Hugh S. Townley, Dr. Charles W. Shilling, Dr. G. Harlowe Evans, Dr. B. Joseph Martin. Not Pictured: Dr. Ted W. Engstrom, Dr. J. Paul Gentile, Mr. Merle N. Rocke, Mr. Howard M. Skinner, Dr. John C. Wengatz, Mr. D. L. Haffner, Dr. M. C. Patterson, Sr. Hon- orary Trustees: Mr. Clement L. Arthur, Mr. Linton A. Wood. The Board of Trustees establishes school policy, structures finances, and directs campus relocation 24 As the legal holding body, the Taylor University Board of Trustees es- tablishes school policy and plans the general financial structure of the school. The twenty-six member Board works with the administration and faculty in maintaining a strong academic and Christian program for the University. The Board is significantly involved in the Fort Wayne relocation pro- gram, for, after the destruction by fire of the administration building in I960, the board members made the decision to move the University. Dr. Charles W. Shilling, Director of the George Washington University Biological Science Project, serves as Chairman of the Board. He presides at all trustee meetings and often represents Taylor at meetings across the country. DR. CHARI 3 W. SHILLING, Chairman of the Board, pre- sides at all trustee meetings. -;■

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TAKING TIME FROM HIS NUMEROUS APPOINTMENTS, business itinerary, and phone calls, President B. Joseph Martin pauses for a moment of relaxation. ELAINE HANDSCHU, Secretary to the President, offers indispensable assistance to Dr. Martin and continues office procedures in his absence. 23

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• • iij .1 : ; i ; i .; i ; i ; i .; i If . W . . .LJ . . i J N|Jp- ' -JiftlU 1 J T6: » it » 9.U.W.W-W. SITTING BEFORE THE CLASS SCHEDULE BOARD, Dr. MIlo A. Rediger, Academic Dean, has the interminable task. of arranging professor times, and rooms for the class schedule. Milo A. Rediger encourages academic achievement Efficiency and dignity are reflected in Dr. Milo A. Rediger, Administra- tive Vice President and Academic Dean. Maintenance of academic ex- cellence in the Christian frame of reference is his special concern. Dr. Rediger is involved in curriculum organization and all academic pro- cedures. His new responsibilities relative to the campus relocation lie in the coordination of building planning for the future Fort Wayne campus. As a lecturer, Dr. Rediger is admired for his penetrating treatment of a topic, especially within the Christian milieu. His warmth and wit com- bined with an intellectual prowess make him a highly respected Dean. LEOLA EVANS, Secretary to the Academic Dean, assists Dr. Rediger in curriculum organizations and academic pro- cedures. 25