University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Serving as University of Arizona President for the past 15 years, Richard A. Harvill has contributed to the intense develop- ment and phenomenal growth of the University in recent years. He succeeded in obtaining large amounts of money from sources out- side the state of Arizona in the form of research and instruction grants. Dr. Harvill ' s dedication to the University is demonstrated by his insistence of excellence on the part of the academic per- sonnel. Even though the University, one of the nation ' s great state universities, is ranked among the top 25 in enrollment, Dr. Harvill is sincerely concerned with the academic success of each student. Dr. Harvill ' s ambitions and goals for the University and its students will long-continue to contribute to the advancement of the Uni- versity of Arizona. Continuing a University tradition, Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Harvill greet guests Dean and Mrs. James D. Forrester at the president ' s reception for University staff and family, held in the fall of each school year on the south lawn of the main library. 19

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DF2. IZICEI Un A. HARVU PECES OF li[AL ZAl211Z0 When the editor of the Desert invited me to submit a message for its 1966 edition, he advised me that the year- book ' s special theme would be the University of Arizona ' s growth and how it makes efficient use of time and space. I am confident that these matters will be effectively explored and reported by the Desert staff. Our present pro- gram and our future plans are all designed to the University ' s primary purpose which is to offer students un- limited opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge, understanding and skill upon which they will continue to build throughout their lives. While our three basic objectives, as a Land-Grant institution, are teaching, research and extension, there is no doubt that teaching is the most important function in which the University of Arizona is engaged. It is the cornerstone on which the others depend. The attainment of excellence will continue to be the standard sought by the University in the classroom as well as in other activities. I trust that this objective — the attainment of excellence — will also be a continuing goal of University of Ari- zona students and graduates. I hope you have acquired here the knowledge that will aid you in this endeavor. Educa- tion is always unfinished business. May each of you grow in wisdom as well as years, and may you find fulfillment of your individual potential and talents. 18

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MARVIN D. SWEDE JOHNSON Vice President for University Relations Samuel C. McMillan, ' Vice President for Planning and Development, anticipates the future needs of Univer- sity education in terms of students, faculty and space. Mr. McMillan also encourages private gifts and be- quests to the University and is the Fulbright Fellow- ship Program adviser ... Marvin D. Swede Johnson, Vice President for University Relations, is concerned with students ' welfare, which includes student activities, deans ' reports and health. Mr. Johnson is responsible for all University publicity and also supervises all corre- spondence and activities of the University Alumni Asso- ciation ... Working with college deans and evaluating deans ' and faculty reports is the lob of Walter H. Dela- plane, Vice President for Academic Offairs. He is also interested in intercollegiate problems and heads the radio and television bureau. ACE SAMUEL C. MC MILLAN Vice President for Planning and Development WALTER H. DELAPLANE Vice President for Academic Affairs 20