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

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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

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Clarence G. Stuckwisch, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Clarence G. Stuckwisch has been devoted to the University of Miami for the past fourteen years. He will be retiring June 1, 1982. Those fourteen years have been the most enjoyable in my life, says Stuckwisch. Stuckwisch came to U.M. in 1 968 to serve as the chairman of the Chemistry Department. In 1 9 72, he was appointed to serve as Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. He worked for the University in that position until he was appointed to serve as the Interim Provost and Executive Vice President under the newly appointed President Foote. Stuckwisch said that the most satisfying part of his job as Dean of the Graduate School is bringing in new faculty and seeing them develop. It is also extremely satisfying for Stuckwisch to observe the progress students make and to see them take their part in the world. The former Dean is proud of the Inter-Departmental Ph. D. program that was established in 1 9 75. This gives outstanding graduate students the opportunity to get a degree in more than one area. Stuckwisch H 1 says that it has opened the door for many students who wish to study here at U.M. As Provost and Executive Vice President, Stuckwisch ' s duties include the overall academic operations of the University, academic services, budgeting, and working closely with the President to plan the future direction U.M. will take. There are many challenges that he faces in his new post. The real challenge is to try to look ahead and develop excellence in the University. Stuckwisch has enjoyed his years at the U.M. and having a hand in the development of the University. But, as he says: It ' s time to go onto other things. I ' m looking forward to retirement. I have no regrets having been here, but I looked forward to having the time to pick and choose the things I want to do rather than being tied to a rigid schedule. Stuckwisch has served the University well during the past fourteen years, and plans to spend his retirement doing the things that he enjoys. By Amy Jacoves o .- 1 S Stuckwisch