University of Illinois - Illio Yearbook (Urbana Champaign, IL)

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On September I, 1953, I was asked by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois to accept the office of President of the University. On that date, in order that there might be H11 understanding of my concept of this 1'eSP0USibi1itY, I issued a brief statement of the scope of the responsibilities of this ofhce which il1ClllClCd the need to secure the best staff possible, to nurture the interest and confidence of alumni, to respeot completely the responsibility to the 13601916 of the State and to make the University 21 Place Where men of good will and intellect could work together in harmonyf But the first requirement, 21S Stated in full, was: To recognize that the primary obliga- tion of the institution is to its studentS, and that without neglecting other highly important 861115005 of research and public seriaice, competent and adequate instruction must be its jirst concern. Stated directly and simply, thiS is the C0mPl9te recognition of the fact that the basic PUFPOSC of the University of Illinois is to teach and serve its students. Our University pioneered in the Concept that institutions of higher education are interested in the whole student, not just the student in the class- room. This means that we have a vital interest in every aspect of the studentis University life-edu- cational, emotional, recreational, social and finally, spiritual. I believe no university has done more than this University to Work with its students in all of these important phases of student life. The University of Illinois has not done this on a basis of mere directiong it has gone much fur- ther, and has involved the students themselves in all phases of control and direction of their student life. We believe in the policy of faculty and acl- ininistration and students all working together, rather than faculty and administration. versus students. The Illio presents a splendid record of the con- temporary activities of students at the University. Behind this record is the tremendous amount of work which students, faculty and administration have accomplished together, in the furthering of the primary obligation of the University, and in harmonious teamwork. I congratulate all the students on the fine part they have played in making these achievements possible and extend to seniors and others who may soon be leaving our midst, the best wishes of Mrs. Morey and myself for your life-long and unlimited success and happiness. ' Presizlent 'I 9

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