University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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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 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Overseers Busy With Campus Care HARRY F. EBERT Care and maintenance of the physical aspects of the University is in the hands of Harry F. Ebert, Sterling Raker, and H. W. Loman. Completion of the Lamar Fleming Chemistry-Pharmacy Building, completion of the Religion Center, provision of parking space for 2000 cars, and beginning construction on the University Center and other new enclosures arc only a small portion of the activities coordinated this past year by Harry El ert, Director of the Physical Plant. Mr. F.bert supervises the Maintenance and Security Departments. Power Plant operations, and facilities design, in addition to overseeing the physical development of the campus. The members of the Safety and Security Department are entrusted with the protection of the buildings and grounds. Patrolling the campus around the clock, they also have charge of fire prevention and traffic control. Mr. Sterling Baker serves as supervisor. A newly-created position on campus this year is Director of Equipment. H. W. I«oman, former purchasing agent for the University, serves in the post. Mr. Loman’s duties involve general supervision of the property control system and remodeling, plus working with the architects, deans, and department chairmen on new construction, design specifications, and selection of equipment. 20 H. W. LOMAN STERLING BAKER