University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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THE ADMINISTRATION ,. K. I ,v - I .g ,xy . 5, , -- 1 TQSL 9 Ir , r l if fl 71. v l have experienced great satisfac- tion through my involvement in the growth and development of this great University. Dean Richard Hansford Vice President Dean of Student Services It has been rewarding to be a part of this fine University over the years. The financial management has changed with growth, but we have been for- tunate in our endeavors to maintain a healthy financial condition. Mr. Wayne Duff Vice President Business and Finance X if. .. 'Yr-:aprt L

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Will there be decreased demands for housing in 1980? It is possible that there will be decreased demands overall for housing in 1980, but it is still uncertain what direction The University of Akron demands for housing will take. In recent years the University's greatest possibility for increasing enrollment has come from the State of Ohio outside of Akron and Summit County. Whether this will continue to be the case remains to be seen. How will the University respond to decreased demands? We'll deal with them forthrightly, continuing to run a fiscally responsible institution and making ad- justments responsive to the needs of our con- stituents. Q Q 'lf - Will Buchtel Avenue be closed from the Fire Station to Guzzetta Hall? lt is hoped that this might be achieved in the not too distant future. However, it is dependent upon con- struction of the Perkins Street Interchange at the north expressway as well as the construction of the Y Bridge which is expected to carry a major part of the traffic from North Hill and the Northern suburbs of the City. If so, why? lt has been the long-range objective, proposed in 1965. that Buchtel Avenue become a pedestrian mall in order that the University might enjoy the ad- vantages of a campus atmosphere. G 'I' -I' Will a fast food service be added to the Student Center? Yes. If so, why? That kind of service has been requested by students and has been successful in the instance of the Dairy Bar and Alteri's. D When will this take place? A. Fall Semester 1979. O.. Where will it be located? A. In the present counter service area of the Chuckery. O.. Who competed for the location? Will it be Hardees? A. Several fast food companies ex- pressed interest and Hardees was selected by a representative committee of students and ad- ministration. If If l O.. Will there be an expansion of the Student Center? A. Yes. Q. Where will this take place? A. It is expected that the Student Center will expand to the West. Cl. What will happen to Simmons Hall and its facilities? A. That subject is still under con- sideration. As other facilities become available on campus, it is expected that the functions now housed in Simmons Hall will be moved elsewhere. O.. When will this take place? A. Within the next five years or possibly sooner.

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f . , , I 4 l xi lj 5 l. It has been great to be a part of the expansion of The University of Akron as it became one of the ma- jor universities in the state and probably the most attractive urban campus in the nation. Dr. lan MacGregor Vice President Planning .2-vfllliif My most gratifying experiences have been to watch the ever- increasing quality of our faculty and the development of tools to help faculty and students interact in teaching-learning endeavors. Dr. Noel Leathers Vice President Provost get ll 7- .' People dominate my great ex- periences at The University of Akron and my greatest privilege has been to be a small part in the success story that is this great University. Mr. George Ball Executive Director University Relations and Corn- munications