University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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VICE PRESIDENTS A former UA student body president is Executive Vice President Robert L. Nugent. After graduating from the Uni- versity of Arizona in 1924, he studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and later received his Ph.D. from Cornell. Dr. Nugent was Dean of the Graduate College and Liberal Arts College prior to his present position. Among Dr. Nugent ' s duties is supervision of the Con- tinuing Education Division. In youth work, Dr. Nugent has served as chairman of the Arizona Y.M.C.A. Youth and Government Committee. ROBERT L. NUGENT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Samuel C. McMillan, the University of Arizona ' s new vice president, in charge of planning and development, was appointed in January, 1960 by Dr. Harvill. A former professor of marketing at the University of Connecticut, McMillan was also head of the marketing department and assistant dean of business administration. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. degree in 1935 and received his master of business administration degree at the University of Chicago in 1940. SAMUEL C. McMILLAN VICE PRESIDENT FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 18

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R WREST ENT... DR. RICHARD A. HAI VILL STATEMENT BY RICHARD A. HARVILL The year 1961 marks a dividing line between two anniversary observances of great importance to the Uni- versity of Arizona. We have just shortly closed the books on our 75th anniversary as an institution of higher learn- ing; and this year marks the beginning of the nationwide observance of the 100th Anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1862, which helped to make possible not only this university, but all of the Land-Grant colleges and uni- versities of the United States. The Morrill Act has been called, with good reason, one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever effected by a nation ' s govern- ment. The University of Arizona has always been proud of its status as a Land-Grant institution. The philosophy underlying the original Morrill Act declared that an edu- cation in the arts, sciences and professions should be placed within reach of the humblest citizens of the na- tion. Over the past 100 years, the Land-Grant system has been a major factor in producing the high rate of American productivity with its subsequent high standard of living for the nation ' s people, and in establishing a society marked by high social and economic mobility for the individual regardless of his initial status in life. As a part of this great system, the University of Ari- zona has struggled to achieve and sustain quality while confronted with the twin obstacles of limited funds and incessantly burgeoning numbers of students. Its success in meeting these obstacles has been notable, and the Uni- versity, as well as its alumni, has achieved national and international prominence in a growing number of fields. The educational philosophy at this institution continues to be, as it has always been, to provide understanding first, and only on that basis to aid the student in acquir- ing specific skills. It is my earnest hope that each student will feel pride not only that he has been a part of the University, but also that he has been part of the farsighted Land-Grant system which made his education possible.

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As Governor of Arizona, Paul Fannin is a man dedicated to furthering higher educa- tion. In the past year he has talked to different campus groups, approved $3,300,000 for new constructions at the University of Arizona and argued for the law requiring tuition pay- ment for out-of-state students to ease the burden on state tax-payers. He also works with the State Board of Regents to improve Arizona ' s educational programs. Governor Fannin talked to delegates from. inter-fraternity councils on thirty campuses in thirteen states about rushing, housing, and IFC projects at the Western Regional Inter- fraternity Conference banquet held in Tucson. PAUL FANNIN GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA Headed until January first of this year, by William R. Mathews of Tucson, and presently by Lynn M. Laney of Phoenix, the eight appointive members and two ex-officio members of the Board of Regents of the Universities and State College of Arizona developed effective educational programs for the University of Arizona students. Operating on a budget of $13,147,407.00, the Board in addition to the approval of appointments to the faculty and staff of the University, in- creased salaries, and approved a fraternity housing project aggregating $2,500,000.00. Despite protests, the Board settled one of the most contro- versial issues of the year by voting in favor of continuing the compulsory two year R.O.T.C. military training program for University men students. To conduct a study to determine the state ' s need for a medical school, the Regents appointed Dr. Joseph F. Volker of the University of Alabama Medical Center to serve as Director. After considerable discussion, the Board established a de- finite area of campus expansion, as a result of problems arising out of the location of student religious centers. The Board of Regents also recommended a constitutional amendment which was adopted at the last election allowing the appointment of qualified aliens to the University faculty. The officers for the 1961 Board include Lynn M. Laney of Phoenix, president; 0. D. Miller, Phoenix, secretary; and Vivian L. Boysen, Douglas, treasurer. The two new members of the Board for eight year terms starting in January, 1961 are George W. Chambers and Leon Levy, both of Tucson, replacing Alexander G. Jacome and William R. Mathews, of Tucson, whose terms expired. 19 60 BOARD OF REGENTS: Row 1: Lynn M. Laney, treasurer; 0. D. Miller, William R. Mathews, president; Vivian Lahti Boysen, Alexander G. Jacome, secretary; Samuel H. Norris, Elwood W. Bradford, John G. Babbitt. The two ex-officio members of the Board, Governor Paul J. Fannin and W. W. Dick, State Superin- tendent of Public Instruction do not appear in the picture. 19