University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Administration Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, in 1907, C. F. McElhinney grew up in Halifax. He came to the University of Houston during its first year. 1934. While teaching courses in education and psychology, he acted as assistant to Dr. W. W. Kemmercr, then director of research for the Houston Public School System. When Dr. Kemmercr came to the University in 1939, Mr. McKIhinney succeeded him as director of research, a position he filled until 1945. Mr. McElhinney received his B.A. degree from Arcadia University in Wolfvillc, Nova Scotia, in 1926 and his M.A. degree in education administration from Columbia University in 1929. After leaving Columbia he taught briefly at State Teachers College in Troy, Alabama, and Mississippi State College for Women. When the University was separated from the public school system’s administration in 1915, McElhinney ! ccamc its business manager. In 1950 be was named vice-president and was acting president during 1953-1954. HIGH EXECUTIVE OFFICE HELD BY UH GRADUATE A native Houstonian. Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson has been vice-president in charge of University Development since 1957. Dr. Nicholson received his B.A. from Rice Institute in 1942, an I.A. in 1913 and an M.B.A. in 1916 from Harvard University. The University of Houston conferred a Ph.D. upon him in 1959. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Corps and is currently a captain assigned to the Office of Chief of Information, The Pentagon, as mobilization designee. Before coming to the University the vice-president served with public relations firms specializing in publications and communications. Since his arrival at the University of Houston, Dr. Nicholson has acted in the capacities of lecturer in management, executive director of development and assistant to the president, as well as vice-president. Dr. Nicholson heads the Student Publications Committee which governs the actions and policies of the student-published periodicals. Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson 17 C. F. McElhinney V.P. IS BUSINESS MANAGER

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Vice Presidents UH NAMES NEW PRESIDENT DR. PHILIP G. HOFFMAN MADE CHIEF EXECUTIVE TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1%1—The governing hoard of the University of Houston accepted the application of General A.D. Bruce for retirement as the chief executive, effective August 31, 1961. Announcing the retirement, Colonel W. B. Bates, chairman of the board, paid tribute to General Bruce for his “distinguished service since assuming leadership of the University.’’ He said that General Bruce would become chancellor emeritus. Simultaneously, Colonel Bates announced the appointment of Dr. Philip G. Hoffman as president and chief executive, effective September 1, 1961. He was the unanimous choice of a selection committee appointed to nominate a new president. A TELEVISION NEWSREEL cameraman records the press conference statements concerning the change. VIEWERS AT HOME saw and heard General Bruce commend Dr. Hoffman for his service to the University. VICE PRESIDENCY IS BIG JOB Dr. Philip G. Hoffman came to the University of Houston in 1957 as vice-president and dean of faculties. Prior to coming to Houston, Dr. Hoffman was Dean of General Extension Division of the Oregon State System of Higher Education, and later Dean of Faculties and professor of history at Portland State College, Portland, Oregon. Born in Kobe, Japan in 1915, while his parents were serving as missionaries, he came with them to the United States at the age of five to reside in Oregon. After receiving a bachelor’s degree at Pacific Union College and master’s at the University of Southern California, Dr. Hoffman entered the navy at the beginning of World War II to serve as a naval intelligence officer. Following the war he returned to Ohio State University and he received his doctorate in history in 1948. Dr. Hoffman went to Oregon in 1953 following four years as assistant professor and associate professor at the University of Alabama. 16 Dr. Philip G. Hoffman

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Student Life Deans DEANS OFFER COUNSELING TO Men! Got a problem? Need a question answered? Want to form a new organization? The place to go is the Dean of Men’s office. There you will meet a soft-spoken man. You will find him willing to listen and eager to help . . . you will meet the man we call “I)r. Will.” Dean of Men James E. Williamson started his tenure of service with the University in July of 1942. His educational background includes a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State College in 1930: M.A. degree from Texas Technological College in 1936 and Ed.D. from Colorado State College in 1950. Since coming to the University Dean Williamson has held the positions of associate professor of mathematics, professor of education, acting director of loans and scholarships and director of student DEAN JAMES E. WILLIAMSON listens to a student’s problem. ac,m!uf'' Registrar REGISTRAR RETAINS ACADEMIC RECORDS On our campus there is one office concerned with how many and what courses you are taking, your current grades, scholastic standing and numerous other details. The office is that of Registrar. It has been said that at the time the man in charge took the position, he was the youngest registrar of a major institution in the U. S. Ramon A. Vilulli, Registrar, joined the ranks of the University in January, 1945. He worked as assistant in admissions until 19-18, when he was made director of admissions. In 1950 he was promoted to his present position of registrar. A graduate of the University of Houston, Mr. Vitulli received his B.B.A. in 1948. 18 RAMON A. VITULLI working at punch card filing drawer.