University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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ACADEMIC Dean of Faculties Is Nuclear Physicist Before assuming the job of vice president and dean of faculties, I)r. John C. Allred served UH as assistant to the president, associate dean of arts and sciences and professor of physics. Dr. Allred holds a B.A. from Texas Christian University, a M.A. from the University of Texas and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas. Regarded as one of the outstanding young university administrators in the nation. Dr. All-red still finds time to pursue his former career as a professor of physics and researcher in the field. He is also active in many professional organizations. Dr. Allred served as a U.S. representative to the Geneva sessions on the peaceful use of the atom because of his experience and training in the field of nuclear physics. Dr. John C. Allred 15 Mr. McElhinncy. President Hoffman. anJ Dr. Allred discuss administrative policies.

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Vice-Presidents Senior Vice-President Acts as Treasurer One of the most important jobs, that of senior vice-president and treasurer, is the responsibility of C. F. McElhinney. Mr. McElhinney was born in Nova Scotia and grew up in Halifax. In 1934, during its first year, he came to the U of H. Acting as assistant to Dr. W. W. Kcmmcrcr, past director of research for the Houston School System, he taught courses in education and psychology. Mr. McElhinney received his B.A. degree from Acadia University in Nova Scotia and his M.A. in educational administration from Columbia University. In 1945 when UH was separated from the public school system’s administration he became its business manager. He was named vice-president in 1950 and acted as president during 1953-54. Mr. McElhinney became senior vice-president and treasurer in 1962. C. F. McElhinney Vice-President Heads UH Development 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, an I.A. and M.B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from the University of Houston. The vice-president served with public relations firms in publications and communications before coming to the UH. He has acted in the capacities as lecturer in management. executive director of development and assistant to the president, as well as being vice-president. The Student Publications Committee, which governs the actions and policies of the student-published periodicals. is headed by Dr. Nicholson. Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson 14

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Student Life Deans Dean Johnson Yardley Named Associate Dean of Students Dr. William A. Yardley was named associate dean of students in April, 1964, effective September 1, 1964. Before coming to UH, Dean Yardley served as dean of students at Midwestern University. He holds his bachelor, master and doctorate degrees from Ohio State University. Dean Yardley has been assistant dean of men at Ohio State, assistant instructor at the Ohio State college of education, staff member of Texas Technological College, Lubbock, and Southeastern Louisiana College. He was also director of student activities at Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston. Illinois. He is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Southwest Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Southern College Personnel Association and Texas Deans Association. 16 Dean of Students Heads Student Services Directing and co ordinating student services is the job of Dr. Alan Johnson, dean of students. Before coming to the University of Houston. Dr. Johnson served as associate dean of students at San Francisco State College. He holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of California. Dr. Johnson is a member of the Student Publications Board and advisor to student government. He is in charge of Counseling and Testing, Placement Center. Dean of Men and Men's Activities, Dean of Women and Women's Activities. International Students. Religious and Leadership and Health. While at San Francisco State, he planned and operated the entire undergraduate academic student counseling program, which included educational and vocational guidance. Dean Yardley