Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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System Smu fives The Office of Chancellor of the A AA System was created in 1948 by the Board of Directors. The Chancellor is the directing head of all activities of the A AA University System, and administers the various col¬ leges, agencies, and services of the System through an executive officer in charge of each. Dr. AA. T. Harrington rose to the posi¬ tion of chancellor from the A AA College presidency, which he first held in 1950. He has been a part of A AA for forty-seven years, earning his B.S. and AA.S. degrees here, and teaching in the Chemistry Depart¬ ment until 1941, when he went to Iowa State for his Ph.D. Since then, he has served A AA and other units of the System. This year the Board of Directors ap¬ proved Chancellor Harrington ' s request to be assigned to the position of Coordinator of Programs in the Texas A AA University System Office of International Programs, ef¬ fective Sept. 1, 1965. DR. AA. T. HARRINGTON Chancellor of the A AA University System AAR. ROBERT G. CHERRY AAR. CLYDE FREEAAAN DR. JOHN C. CALHOUN Assistant to the Chancellor Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs Vice Chancellor for Programs 23

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Hoard of ' Directors, AkM University System SEATED, left to right: H. C. Heldenfels, Corpus Christ!; John W. Newton, Beaumont; Dr. A. P. Beutel, Lake Jackson; Clyde Thompson, Diboll. STANDING, left to right: Clyde H. Wells, Granbury; S. B. Whittenburg, Amarillo; Sterling C. Evans, Houston; Gardiner Symonds, Houston; L. F. Peterson, Ft. Worth. Appointed by the Governor of Texas, the Board of Directors is responsible for management of the Texas A AA University System. The citizenry of Texas is represented by board members coming from all parts of the state and all walks of life. All major policies of the system, such as the recent name change, the building program, the admis¬ sion of students ' wives to classes, the obtainment of the new Cyclotron Institute, and the new optional Corps of Cadets ' program, are initiated by the Board, at regular meetings. The successes of the A AA System in the past, present, and future can be traced to the efforts of the A AA University Board of Directors. 22

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President Sari Rudder In July, 1959, a former student was elevated to the president of Texas A AA University. He had served as vice president. Earl Rudder pledged at his inauguration as presi¬ dent to come to-grips with problems facing the University. He has kept this promise with reward¬ ing results for his alma mater, the state and the nation. Enrollment is on the increase with the Spring semester attracting a 17-year high in students. All campus facilities continue to be improved as expansion brings new buildings. Buildings and equipment at A AA are valued in excess of $70 mil¬ lion. Within the next three years, $25 million will be spent for additional facilities to meet the rising demands. A member of the Class of 1932, President Rudder is familiar with Aggie history, spirit and tradition. He achieved acclaim as a soldier and statesman before returning to the campus as vice president in 1958. The future of Texas A AA University rests largely with the leadership of President Rudder who be¬ comes President of the A AA System also this year. The surge toward academic excellence finds President Rudder in the forefront. PRESIDENT EARL RUDDER 24 President Rudder and Colonel D. L. Baker greet General Colglazier.