University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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'nag V Y -,.. , A i MAJ William J. Hester Secretary of the University University Secretary, William J. Hester has a sub- stantial career in law behind him. He attends board of trustee meetings and attests all instruments, besides his regular administrative duties. A native of New York. he received his B.S. degree from Pittsburgh, and his LL.B. degree from the University of Miami. He is now on the law faculty and teaches courses in Domestic Relations. A member of Phi Alpha Delta, legal honorary, Hester is also a member of the Dade County and American Bar Association. During the war, he served as a consultant in the War Manpower Commission. Mr. Hester belongs to the American Arbitration Association, a national panel of arbitrators. Sidney B. Maynard Treasurer of the University Collection and disbursement of all University monies is the job handled by University treasurer, Sidney B. Maynard. Formerly a professor of Spanish on the fac- ulty, Mr. Maynard has held the position ever since thc war. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Mr. May- nard holds an A.B. and an M.A. from that University. Dr. J. Riis Owrc, dean of the Graduate School and a long time friend of Nlr. Maynard, persuaded him to come here in 1936. Money isn't his only concern. though. During his leisure time he is a fishing and bridge enthusiast. A great music fan, he has a huge collection ol' symphonies and concertos.

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Dr. H. Franklin Williams Vice-President and Dean of the Facult Dr. H. Franklin Williams enjoys the distinction of being the only administrative oflicer with two titles: Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty. A native of Rhode lsland, he moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts while still a youngster. After receiving an AB. degree from Harvard University, he went to Cambridge, England, to continue his studies. He re- ceived a bachelorls degree from the University there. Returning to the States, he received his Ph.D. in History from Harvard, and after a four-year stint as a teaching fellow at Amherst. came to the University of Miami in 1939 as an assistant professor of history. The third fioor of the North Campus building was not filled in yet, he recalled. He was impressed with the innovating spirit of the school and was sold on thc area. During the war years he taught the V-l2 cadets, and estimates that he has taught at least 20 different courses since he first came here. Dr. Williams believes that it is important for the top level personnel of a university to teach courses so that they may better understand the problems of the faculty. He now teaches sections of freshman history because he does not have time to devote to research work required for teaching advanced history courses. A devoted follower of football, he also enjoys sym- phony music. Together with his wife, who lectures in nursing here. he is on the Board of Directors for the Haven School, an institution for the mentally handi- capped children. The school is now under construction in Kendall. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Family Service of the CCC, is President of the Mental Health Society and belongs to the Harvard Club in Miami. A member of Sigma Chi fraternity. he is faculty advisor for that group. He is also faculty ad- visor for Psi Chi. national psychology fraternity. and for Alpha Kappa Psi. business fraternity. A vital personality, his spirit typihes that of the new Miami administration which is producing a modern, progressive university system.

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N -.if .1 - 5 Harry H. Provin Director of Admissions The Universityfs most loyal football fan is Harry ll. Provin, Director of Admissions, who has missed only one home game since the school opened. A graduate of Temple University, he majored in physical education, and was director of athletics at the University of Pitts- burgh for 13 years. ln l926, Provin came here as ath- letic director and is one of the original seven still on the U-M faculty. As admissions director, he evaluates applicants' credentials to determine eligibility for ad- mission. E. M. McCracken Comptroller lfinancial allairs of thc llriiversity are managed hy Ernest M. McCracken. Comptroller. who came to the faculty in l932 as an instructor in the school of Business Administration. Later he handled the Adult Education program as Dean of that division, until he was named hcad of the school of Business Administration. l'll'U1l1 this position he moved, during personncl changes in 19-13. into thc Comptrolleris slot. Mcflracken received his A.B. degree from Georgetown. and a masters in economics from the l'niversity of Flor- ida. Post graduate work in languages followed at the linirersity of Cincinnati.