University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Assistant to President Administration DR. JOHN C. ALLRED confers with President Hoffman. ADMINISTRATOR IS PHYSICIST Before becoming assistant to the president. I)r. John C. All-red served the University as associate dean of Arts and Sciences as well as a professor of physics. Along with his capabilities as an administrator. Dr. All-red is a brilliant physicist. He has done much research in that field and is working on a project at this time. Dr. Allred holds a B.A. from Texas Christian University, a M.A. from the University of Texas, and a Ph.D., also from the University of Texas. Dean of Students JOHNSON DIRECTS STUDENT SERVICES Directing and coordinating student sen-ices is the job of Dr. Alan W. Johnson, appointed as dean of students last fall. Dr. Johnson, who served as associate dean of students at San Francisco State College before coming to the University of Houston, holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of California. While at San Francisco State, he planned and operated the entire undergraduate academic student counseling program, which included educational and vocational guidance. DR. ALAN W. JOHNSON

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Vice-Presidents TREASURER HAS IMPORTANT JOB As senior vice-president and treasurer of the University, C. F. McElhinney’s responsibilities are of great magnitude and importance, particularly in the transition of the University from a private institution to a part of the state system. Born in Nova Scotia, Mr. Mc-Elhinney received his B.A. degree from Arcadia University and his M.A. degree in education administration from Columbia University. Mr. McElhinney was appointed business manager in 1945. In 1950 he was named vice-president and was acting president during 1953-1954. C. F. McELHINNEY VP IS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT Aside from his responsibilities as vice-president in charge of University Development. Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson also serves as chairman of the Student Publications Committee. Dr. Nicholson has previously acted in the capacities of lecturer in management. executive director of development and assistant to the president. A Ph.D. was conferred on Dr. Nicholson by the University of Houston in 1959. A native Houstonian, he also holds a B.A. degree from Rice and a M.B.A. degree from Harvard. He has served with the army and is currently a major assigned to the Office of Chief of Information. The Pentagon, as mobilization designee. 12 DR. PATRICK J. NICHOLSON

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Student Life Deans DEAN OF MEN Dr. James E. W illiamson. Doan of men. came to the University of Houston in 1912. His educational background includes a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State College. M.A. from Texas Technological College and Ed.I). from Colorado State College. Since coming to the University I)r. Williamson has held the positions of associate professor of mathematics, professor of education, acting director of loans and scholarships and director of student activities. In addition to his duties as dean of men, Dr. W'illiamson also senes as sponsor of Student Government. DR. JAMES K. WILLI MSON DEAN OF WOMEN All sorority activities pass through the Dean of Women's office, as do any items concerning the women on our campus. Mrs. Bessie M. Ebaugh. dean of women, has ! ccn with the University since its founding. She received her B.A. from Newcomb College aud her M.A. from Columbia University. MRS. BESSIE M. EBAUGH 14