University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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President Quigg Newton PRESIDENT NEWTON takes deserved rest from his innumerable duties to enjoy the hominess of the massive fireplace in the Presidential Home. 22

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Board of Regents BOARD OF REGENTS — From left to right: Charles Bromley, Virginia Blue, Elwood Brooks, President Quigg Newton, Fred M. Betz, Jr. Thomas Gilliam, Albert E. Smith. Regents play host to convention in fall; approve new method of planning budget. The governing body of the University of Colo- rado, the Board of Regents, participated in many University functions this year, including the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Student Health Center, Early in the fall the Regents played host to the Association of Governing Boards at a four-day con- vention on the Boulder campus. Set aside and organized by the state constitu- tion, the Regents possess many liberal powers, including the formulation of all University policy. The Board of Regents has complete governing power over the University ' s Boulder campus, the Colorado General Hospital, the Colorado Psychopathic Hos- pital, and the Medical and Nursing Schools. This year the Board approved a new method of planning the University budget. They authorized the request for a grant from the Atomic Energy Commision for an atomic reactor to be used in a new program of nuclear engineering. The construc- tion of a new medical center hospital in Denver was approved. The new center is to include facilities for a dental school and library expansion, more space for the School of Medicine, and a new School of Nursing building. This six-member governing body of the Univer- sity is elected by the public biennially. Each regent remains in office for a six-year term. The present members of the Board are Fred M. Betz, Jr., Mrs. James E. Blue, Charles D. Bromley, Elwood M. Brooks, Thomas A. Gilliam, and Albert E. Smith. Meetings of the Board of Regents are usually held in Denver or Boulder on the average of twice monthly, with occasional special meetings.

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President Newton states belief in keeping abreast of technological developments. Higher education is about to assume a new role in our society. It is about to emerge from an in- stitution that has served a few to an institution that must serve many . . . We cannot afford to turn our backs on those eager to learn ... With these thoughts, Quigg Newton began his first year as president of the University of Colorado. This 46-year-old man, the father of four children, has behind him o successful career as attorney and public servant, vice-president of the Ford Founda- tion, and mayor of the city of Denver. President Newton has based his program of ad- ministration on his interest in building academic programs on institutional, research, and public service levels to keep abreast of the current tech- nological developments. He believes that whatever is best for the State of Colorado is best for the University, and conversely. President Newton is a graduate of Yale Univer- sity. Mrs. Newton graduated from Vossar College. PRESIDENT NEWTON spends many hours at his desk, this year striving for higher state appropriations for University. STATELY MANSION housing President Newton and his family stands out on the Colorado campus as a University Avenue landmark. SOOTHING QUALITIES of music provide many hours of enjoyment and relaxation for the president and his wife. 23