University of Dubuque - Key Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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Vice President Johns - if R rg... ,,.1lg Q ll 4 lllts-Kit K' Dr. Johns with his secretary, Mrs. Donald Farquar Dr. Thomas H. Johns, Vice President of planning and develop- ment, came to Dubuque in August, 1961, from Indiana Univer- sity where he obtained his Ed.D. in higher education. He received his A.B. in social science in 1953, from Hanover College in Han- over, Indiana. Later he entered the Louisville Presbyterian Semi- nary and was ordained to the Presbyterian ministry in 1956. Vice President Johns returned to Hanover in 1955 to become chaplain and to direct its public relations program with the Presbyterian church. He was- appointed Dean ot men at Hanover in 1957. Granted leave to continue study in higher education, he attended Indiana University and received his M.A. degree. Dr. Johns is presently a member of the American College Public Relations Association and the American Alumni Council. Dr. and Mrs. Johns are the parents of three small children: Tom, Mike, and Deborah. '

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President Couchman Dr. Couchman and his secretary, Betty Muir Dr. Gaylord M. Couchman, serving as president of the Uni- versity of Dubuque since 1953, has the welfare of the school as his primary aim. Goals of general academic excellence and individual growth guide his administrative policy. A native Iowan, he is a graduate of Des Moines University and holds a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from McCormick The- ological Seminary and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from the University of Dubuque. Before ioining the administra- tion at the University, he served as a pastor for nearly twenty years, including several years at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. Dr. Couchman is recognized throughout state and nation in college organizations and the United Presby- terian Church through his accomplishments in the field of edu- cation. He is a member of the lowa College President Associ- ation and a member of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church. The President's oftice and home are always open to students and faculty who look to Dr. Couchman for friendly advice and encouragement. Dr. and Mrs. Couchman have three married daughters, Mrs. George French, Mrs. James Cramer, Mrs. Webb Chiles, all graduates of the University, They also have a younger son, John, at home.

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Board of Directors A. D. Donnell, David B. Cassat, Paul J. Laube, Robert G. Adams, Robert W. Clewell, John A. Loetscher, Rev. George H. Swalve, Charles H. Albers, Rev. Robert N. Allen, W. M. Dillon, Mrs. EFlie E. Goldthorp, Rev. David J. Griffith, Leroy Heusinkveld, Rev. Gene Siekmann, Rev. H. F. Sinning, B. Alvin Buss, J. H. Carnes, Mrs. David Corbett, Leonard C. Ferguson, J. Rowe Hinsey, Lawrence M. Jensen, Louis H. Kornder, Robert F. Loetscher, The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Uni- versity and is concerned with every aspect of the University's Functioning. All policy decisions and plans are submitted to the board for approval before they can be implimented and the board is charged with the maintenance and endowment of the University. At Commencement time the board meets in Rev. George F. Shepherd, George Sisler, Gerald Smith, Rev. William Tiad- en, Rev. Donald B. Blackstone, Donald C. Conzett, Rev. Alvin E. Gold- horn, Ben Jaspers, M. L. Kapp, Rev. Andrew Kurth, George W. Lindquist, Ronald Meyer, Rev. H. J. Noeding, Mrs. Albert G. Parker, Jr., Rev. J. Wil- liam Wimberly. its annual meeting to conduct business. During the year, ot- fairs of the University are handled in the monthly meeting ot the Executive Committee composed of Dr. Gaylord Couch- man, Ivan Carnes, David B. Cassat, Robert W. Clewell, Dr. Paul J. Laube, the Rev. George H. Swalve, Leonard Fer- guson, Dr. William Wimberly, and A. D. Donnell.