University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Graduate School VARIOUS DEGREES ARE OFFERED TO GRADUATES Graduate work was first offered at the University in 1939. Since that time masters degrees have been added to include most of the undergraduate curriculum. The school offers doctorates in education, psychology, chemical engineering, chemistry, economics and biology. Professional degrees are gained with stress on basic academic preparation upon admission and an increasing trend toward thesis and dissertation requirements. DEAN—Dr. R. Balfour Daniels took his position in September of 1959. Dr. Daniels had been acting dean of the school and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Previous to receiving his doctorate from Yale University in 1931, he had received a LL.B. and an M.A. from that same school. He had also attended Princeton University where he gained a B.A. Along with his duties as dean, Dr. Daniels is also a professor of English. Colleges DEAN—R. Balfour Daniels MANY AN EVENING is spent ot the drowing table by architectural students creating better designs. 21

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Junior College TWO-YEAR PROGRAM MAY LEAD TO DEGREE In the spring of 1927 the Board of Education established the Houston Junior College. When the University of Houston was established in 1934, the Junior College was continued as a part of the University system. One of the largest junior colleges in the state, it offers a two-year educational program and confers degrees, diplomas and certificates after completion of required courses. DEAN—Dr. Charles F. Hiller assumed the position of Junior College dean in June of 1955. He has served as bursar, registrar, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and vice-president in charge of development and public relations. Dr. Hiller holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. DEAN—Charles F. Hiller Architecture NAAB OK’S COLLEGE Education for the professional practice of architecture is the objective of the College of Architecture. The college intends that by continued learning its students will become outstanding members and leaders in their profesion and community. Since 1950-51 it has been the policy of the College to integrate all phases of architectural instruction in four channels: design, construction, aesthetics and graphics. Students are instructed by persons active in the practice of the architectural profession. They work in classrooms and laboratories in the modern, air-conditioned architecture building. DEAN—Richard W. Lilliott, Jr. entered University of Houston service in 1941. Since that time he has carried many titles, from part-time instructor to his current title of dean. He received his B.A. from Rice University and his M.A. from Colorado University. Under Dean Lilliott's guidance the College of Architecture was fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board in May of 1961. DEAN—Richard W. Lilliott, Jr. 20

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BROAD EDUCATION STRESSED DEAN—Dr. Alfred R. Neumann Offering a basis for a broad, liberal education, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the University’s ten colleges. In addition to basic liberal arts courses, the college offers pre-professional training for students planning to enter medical, dental, legal, theological, teaching and other professions. Included in the special facilities available to students are language and science laboratories, KUHT-TV and KUHF-FM, the COUGAR (student newspaper) and HOUSTONIAN (yearbook). Students may choose to participate in the concerts, operettas and recitals of the music department; drama department productions or on the nationally-known debate team of the speech department. DEAN—Dr. Alfred R. Neumann was promoted from acting dean to dean of the college in September of 1959. Born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Dr. Neumann attended primary and secondary school in that city. He received his B.A. degree from Marshall College, M.A. from the University of Kentucky, M.A. from Harvard and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Dr. Neumann joined the University faculty in 1953 as an assistant professor of foreign languages. A specialist in German studies, he has lectured and written extensively on the interrelation of German music and literature. 22 FIRST ON CAMPUS, the Roy G. Cullen Building, houses many of the English and longuage classrooms.