University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DR. PATRICK J. NICHOLSON Directing, Coordinating Are Among Administrative Duties The only certificate of exceptional achievement in financial support awarded a leading university this year was presented to the University of Houston. The certificate was awarded to the Office of University Development in the National Honors Competition of the American College Public Relations Association. The award was for maintaining financial support from donors while the University was changing from a privately-operated to a public institution. The work of University Development involves the raising of funds for the Excellence Program of the University of Houston Foundation to aid the overall development of the institution, and many other projects. Development also assists the president in obtaining funds for the current $14,000,000 building program. University Development is under the direction of Vice-President Patrick J. Nicholson. Dr. Nicholson is currently serving as president of the American College Public Relations Association, an organization composed of approximately 2600 members from 1100 colleges and universities. Douglas G. Mac Lean holds the dual position of Assistant to the President and Director of Personnel Services. He is responsible for coordination and liaison activities associated with the development of long-range plans, particularly those concerned with the physical development of the campus. His duties as head of personnel involve the recruitment of non-professional staff, as well as directing the employee benefits program. Mr. Mac Lean has been with the University since 1960. 18 DOUGLAS G. MAC LEAN

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DR. JOHN C. ALLRED Allred’s Goal Is to Strengthen University Academic Program The addition of extension courses at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration this year can be attributed to the office of Dr. John C. Allred. Vice-President and Dean of Faculties. Dr. Allred also has been instrumental in paining recent approval to issue doctoral degrees in English, history, political science, mathematics, and mechanical engineering. Dr. Allred’s office is concerned with the total operation of the academic aspects of the University. He deals with the curriculum, faculty, and budget, in addition to supervising the colleges, libraries, research, internal affairs, and staff offices. “There is no more challenging university than the University of Houston.” declares Dr. Allred. His future plans for the institution include further development of the graduate program, as well as strengthening of the total academic services. 17

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Three Handle Money Matters Synonymous with University financial matters are the names of J. T. Brogdon, A. L. Rankin, and R. S. Thomas. Mr. Brogdon holds the recently-created position of Budget Director, whose concerns are budget preparation and appropriations requisitions. This year, a record request for almost STOCK),000 in federal funds was prepared by his office. A. I.. Rankin’s duties as Purchasing Agent center on directing all purchasing for the school. He is also in charge of the University mailroom and storeroom. Mr. Rankin is serving as the president of the National Association of Hospital Purchasing Agents. The collection of all money relative to University activities is supervised by Controller R. S. Thomas. One of his main duties is the handling of the payroll, in which a streamlined system was introduced this year. J. T. BROGDON 19 A. L. RANKIN R. S. THOMAS