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

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.That U.M. Public Raiaciona study, a distinguished consultant to the State System has confirmed recommendations by other experts that a new School of Public Health should be established at the University of Miami with strong connections to public health programs in the State System. This will be, Foote revealed, the twenty third such accredited school in the U. S. , and will be modeled after a similar program at Cornell University. Lastly, but certainly not least, Foote announced plans to build a North South Center at the Biltmore hotel. This institution will be devoted to exchanging ideas in South America, he proclaimed. Following Foote ' s presentation, one thing was sure: the University is indeed a growing and changing University. In the words of Undergraduate Student Body Government President Bill Mullowney: If you ' re impressed with the strides in the past 55 years, just wait to see what strides we ' ll make in the next 55 years. By Amy Jacoves U.M. Publ.c Inauguration 1 5

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m Presidential Inauguration; December A, 1 981 This is one of the greatest moments in the history of our University, said Chairman of the Board of Trustees James McLamore at the inauguration of Edward Thaddeus CTad) Foote, li as the fourth President of the University of Miami. On this day, Friday, December 4, 1 9B1 , representatives came to U.M. from around the world and almost every state to honor Foote and the University of Miami in a fantastic display of pageantry and honor. We pause today to recognize an outstanding University, not an individual, said the newly inaugurated President. Foote described his Inauguration as a big day in my life. He stated, I owe a great amount to the three presidents who preceeded me. I don ' t know the first two, but I do know, and respect and admire President Stanford. He will be an inspiration to me always. Foote said that he plans to continue to work towards Stanford ' s rendezvous with greatness. He asserted that there is no room for mediocrity and that the role of the faculty must remain central. In addition, Foote said that Task Forces headed by the members of the Board of Trustees would extensively evaluate different departments of the University and make recommendations for improvements. Plans for comprehensive beautification, consistent with available sources, will begin, the President said. He commented that this University should be a place of unrivaled beauty. Other exciting plans for the University were also revealed in Foote ' s Inaugural speech. He said that he plans to place a lot of emphasis on improving the Business School, especially in international business. Emphasis will also be placed upon the Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the Medical and the Law Schools, the School of Music, the Nursing School, where a transcultural program will be established, and in the areas of languages and humanities. The University of Miami will be a magnet for scholars and students around the world, Foote said. Foote also announced that an anonymous one million dollar donation had been given to the Medical School, But that ' s not all: I announce today the acquistion by the University from the Federal Government, 1 OB acres fo valuable property in South Dade County adjacent to the Metrozoo. That land, previously loaned to the University has been approved for transfer. After months of 1 A Inauguration

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+ ' n..v.rn .;£iiii !m miimi, w A picture of Chief Justice Charles Hughes, painted by his Grandfather Martin Harding, hangs on the wall in his office. Harding was a Presbyterian Minister who became a well-known artist. He painted the picture of Hughes for Yale University, and for some reason, perhaps many, Yale did not take the photo. That ' s why it ' s here in the family, says Foote, as he speaks of his grandfather ' s work with pride. He speaks of his new home, city, and University with the same feeling. Miami feels like home already. We Che and his wife Roberta] plan on being here for a long time, Foote said. Miami is a place of extraordinary vitality and it ' s exciting to have a University in the middle of it. Mr. and Mrs. Foote have three children: Julia, 1 6; Willie, 1 3; and Thaddeus, S. During the first few months in Miami, Mrs. Foote stated that we have been trying to settle in personally as well as professionally. She stated that she would like to become involved with the University and get to know as much about it as possible. Another one of Foote ' s joys is his 1 93D Model-A Ford Coupe. This car is four years younger than the University of Miami, he stated. Since U. M. is a relatively young University, Foote feels there is a lot of opportunity for growth. Due to the changes which take place daily in the Miami area, many changes will also take place in the University. We are here together in a state of trans ition. U. M. is not entirely clear about what should be down the road. Some of the questions that face the University are whether to focus on its graduate programs, undergraduate programs, or research. Whatever the future holds for U.M., Foote will be prepared to lead the way. Our school ' s future is in the capable hands of a fine leader. By Amy Jacoves . J tt . 1 B Foote tia