University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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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AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES Student Rise Causes Need For Expansion Three auxiliary enterprises are maintained within the University community: the dormitory complex, the bookstore, and the printing plant. “The fire in Settcgast Hall prior to the o| ening of school, the planning of a high-rise housing complex for 2.000 students, and the surge of school spirit in the dormitories have made this one of the most exciting and challenging years for student housing. comments Bruce Curd at the completion of his twelfth year as Director of Housing. His office directs the operation of residence halls, which includes the planning of buildings, programs, and budgets, and managing the food service. BRUCE CUIU) Dudley M. Schroen manages the bookstore, which provides many services for students. Among these is a check cashing service, added only this year. Future plans include the establishment of a post office sub-station after the relocation of facilities in the University Center now under construction. The printing plant saw an addition of $ 17.000 in new equipment this year as it cx| audcd its facilities to meet the requirements of the increased enrollment. Under the supervision of S. Wayne Taylor, the printing plant handles all I ni-versity printing. Outside of his duties at the plant. Mr. Taylor serves as Director 21 S. WAYNE TAYLOR DUDLEY M. SCHROEN