University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Administration Lamar Flaming. Jr. Claud B. Hamill Earl C. Hankamer Maurico Hirsch Harrison C. Hobart Starling T. Hogan Palmor Hutchason • Russall L. Jolley John T. Jonas. Jr. Mrs. R. C. Kuldell Alfred W. Lasher. Jr. F. M. Law • Mrs. Max Lovino John F. Maher Mrs. Douglas B. Marshall A. G. McNeeso. Jr. Leopold L. Moyer H. J. Mossor Travis E. Parish Charles A. Perlitz, Jr. Charles F. Rood. Jr. Corbin J. Robortson • James W. Rockwell Simon Sakowiti • Charlos A. Saundors Stanley W. Shipnos Curtis M. Smith Frank C. Smith R. E. Smith Ross Stowart John R. Suman Howard Tollepson Milton R. Underwood Jack Valenti Mrs. Gus S. Wortham Andrew J. Wray • Regent Deceased May 22. 1961 MEETING betwoon the Executive Committee of the University of Houston Board of Governors and various administrators.

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Board of Governors SIXTY FORM BOARD A legislative act of 1945 provided for 15 regents, who along with 45 additional Houstonians form the University of Houston’s Board of Governors. Since its formation in 1956, the Board, along with governing administrative practices, has worked to solve the University’s problem of operating deficits. The problem has continued to grow, primarily because of necessary raises in faculty salaries. In the period from 1957-1961 the Board raised the sum of SI,900,000, plus sizeable matching gifts to bridge the gap between income and outgo. A committee was established to seek permanent endowment funds. During 1960 and the major portion of 1961, the Board as a group, and as individuals, gave their full-hearted support to help bring about a successful conclusion to the bid for full state support. BOARD OF GOVERNORS' OFFICERS: Col. W. B. Bates, chairman,- Mrs. James P. Houstoun , secretary; Mrs. Roy L. Dudley, assistant secretary; Lamar Fleming, Jr., vice-chairman. W. Loland Andorton Isaac Arnold Col. W. B. Bates • Warron S. Bellows. Sr. Bon C. Bolt Mrs. John H. Blaffer Naurice G. Cummings Mrs. John do Monil Mrs. Ray L. Dudloy Dr. H. J. Ehlors J. A. Elkins. Jr. J. A. Elkins, Sr. • T. C. Evans A. J. Farfol S. P. Farish Wm. G. Farrington John C. Flanagan Charlos Flcotwood 12

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(Jiancellor CHANCELLOR’S DREAM SPACIOUS YARDS surrounding fhe chancellor's home provide on excellent place for outdoor relaxation away from fho campus. GENERAL A. D. BRUCE BUILT GOODWILL FOR UNIVERSITY Another victory may be credited to an eminent tactician . . . the victory of gaining a place in the Texas System of Higher Education for the University of Houston. A. D. Bruce, Lt. General, USA Retired, came to the University of Houston on September 1, 1951, to assume the office of president. In December of 1956, he was elevated to the newly-created chancellor position. Previous to his arrival in Houston he served as the commandant (president) of the Armed Forces Staff College. General Bruce received a B.S. degree from Texas A M College in 1916 and an honorary LL.D. in 1946. Entering the regular Army as a second lieutenant in June, 1917, he retired after 37 years of active service. His record in World Wars I and II is indicated by this nation’s Distinguished Service Cross and decorations from the Army, Navy, Air Force and foreign governments. During World War II, he activated the Tank Destroyer Center at Fort Hood, Texas, and later commanded the 77th Infantry Division during some of the most crucial fighting in the South Pacific. His postwar duties included those of the first governor of Hokkaido, Japan, while his division occupied that island, and later in service in Korea. Since his return to his home state, Chancellor Bruce has served as a board director of the Southwest Research Institute, trustee of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and held numerous memberships in Houston clubs. Much of the wider academic and over-all acceptance experienced by the University has been made possible through the chancellor’s outstanding service and steadfast devotion. Truly a great leader ... General A. D. Bruce. USIC SERVES os a posfimo (or General and Mrs. Bruce who often end leisure time of fhe piano recalling some of fheir fovorifo melodies. AN AMUSING STORY brings o laugh to General Bruce as he and his wife sit in the living room of the chancellor's home at 3612 Parkwood.