University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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vice presidents george f. baughmon business affairs Born in Tampa and graduated with honors from the University of Florida, George Baughman definitely takes his place as a native son. His first position as an assistant professor, which began in 1941, was rude- ly interrupted by World War II. After serving with the Navy, he returned to the campus and eventually became Business Manager in 1948, a position which he has capably filled ever since. Currently working toward his doctorate, he is married and has two children. harley w. chandler academic affairs A Midwesterner, Harley W. Chandler received his edu- cation in Iowa. After teaching one year at the Uni- versity of Minnesota, he arrived here as an instructor in 1923; four years later he became University Regis- trar. In 1935 he was organizer and first president of the Association of Florida Colleges and Universities. He was made Dean of the University in 1939, a posi- tion which he held until his present well deserved promotion.

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The 1955 SEMINOLE is proud of its opportunity to welcome the new President of the University of Florida, Dr. J. Wayne Reitz, who, before his recent appointment to the presidency, had served with distinction since 1949 as Provost for Agriculture. A graduate of Colorado A M College where he served as presi- dent of the student body and edi- tor of his yearbook, Dr. Reitz re- ceived his M.S. at the University of Illinois in 1935 and his Ph.D. at the L niversity of Wisconsin in 1941. He first came to this campus in 1934. stayed until 1944, then, after five years, returned as Agri- cultural Provost in 1949. Dr. Reitz wishes he had more time to spend with his wife, Frances, and his two teenage daughters, Margaret and Marjorie. He claims as his chief hobby the growing of gladioli, but he also likes to hunt and fish. Our new President has served his government well, at one time act- ing as a consultant for the Office of Price Administration and later serving as chief of the Citrus Fruit Division. United States Depart- ment of Agriculture. As for the I niversity. Dr. Reitz declares: We shall continue to build a uni- versity of excellence for the benefit of the State of Florida by dedi- cating ourselves to the training of young men and women for posi- tions of leadership and creative activity, and conducting research and extension programs of the highest quality. In all of our en- deavors, we shall emphasize qual- ity instead of quantity. dr. j. wayne reitz new president 21

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s s = (6 a. w. boldt assistant dean of men richard s. Johnson registrar bert c. rile y dean of the general extension division