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

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Schoc; ;1 Dr. Frank C. Stuart, History Dr. Frank C. Stuart teaches a two pant Development of Western Civilization course that, in recent years, has given the University of Miami and the History Department world-wide attention. It is a television style lecture course that traces the evolution of man through a unique use of carefully researched scripts, authentic artifacts, vintage film, and on location scenarios. The Universal College, a group of major universities, believes that Dr. Stuart ' s program is the best in the country; the group even approached him to compile a World Civilization course along the same lines as History 131 and 132. Stuart received his Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Mexico, a Masters at the University of London, and his Ph. D. at New Mexico. He began teaching at the University of Miami in 1 969, specifically to produce a Western Civilization course. Stuart is a self-taught lecturer who wrote and researched the bulk of the 84 scripts that make up the course. The course stresses dynamic individuals and the roles they have played in the course of history. By associating visuals with what the student hears, says Stuart, one can more effectively learn and retain the information. The course begins with growth and development of primitive man, follows his progression along the banks of the Nile and Tigus-Euphrates Rivers and the Mesopotamian and Phonecian Civilizations, traces the rise and fall of both the Greek and Roman empires, and sets the stage for the European invasions and expansions. Part-two C1 32D takes up where 131 left off, at the important bridge between the formation of the nation states and the beginning of intense European rivalries. The British Reformation and the French Revolution are brought to life, as are World Wars I and II. Entire lectures are dedicated to each of the major world powers, as well as smaller nations such as Sweden, Norway, and Europe ' s success story, Switzerland. The impact of European expansion and the effects of industrialism and revolution upon Western society are major themes underlining part-two of the Development of Western Civilization. Stuart has designed the course, which he also produces, in such a way that all viewpoints are presented in survey form. The horrors of Nazi Germany under Adolph Hitler and Italy under Mussolini are balanced against the world peace policies followed by Great Britian ' s Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt of the United States. One lecture in particular, The Nazification of Germany, contains excerpts from Triumph of the Will, one of the greatest progaganda films ever compiled. An eerie silence permeates the Learning Center each time this lecture concludes. It is the unique combination of such moving visuals and actual historical accounts that make this history course so successful. The department can boast of an BO percent plus positive student reaction. The area of Humanities on the University curriculum has Dr. Stuart ' s Development of Western Civilization to thank for renewed interest in the dynamic individuals that have left such lasting imprints in the annals of world history. By Steve Boyer Faculty 29

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Dr. Carl E.B. McKenry — Dean of Business School Everyone has heard of the man who has everything — how lucky he must be! Well the University of Miami ' s School of Business is lucky enough to have as its interim dean, the man that has done [practically] everything, Dr. Carl McKenry. When last year ' s dean, Dr. Gary Walton, announced that he would not be staying on at the University of Miami, an in-house search immediately began to seek the most capable professor for the position. Once McKenry, who was at that time chairman of the department of General Business Management, was considered, the search could have ended. McKenry could offer what no other candidate could — experience, and lots of it. I have served at so many different administrative capacities here at the University, that perhaps I was the most knowledgeable about the workings of the Business School, commented McKenry. He continued, I ' ve been here a long time. I ' ve worked my way up the ladder. I started in 1 956 as an Assistant Professor of Management, then I was promoted to Associate Professor of Management and Law, then Professor of Management and Law, and in 1 977, I was appointed Chairman of the General Business Management Department, and finally, this year I became the Dean of the entire Business School. Now that McKenry has the interim Deanship, which bestowes upon him all the powers of a regular dean, but implys that the position is temporary, his greatest challenge is operating under severe budgetary limitations. Although the school ' s budget was in the red when McKenry became Dean, he is convinced that with the necessary cuts the budget can be in balance by the year ' s end. Dean McKenry is also striving to better the school ' s academics and he believes the key to this is aggressive recruiting of well-qualified students. McKenry commented, Presently, we are the only accredited Business School in South Florida, and I would like to build on that. We have the potential to become one of the best in the nation. We are a much better University than we give ourselves credit for, stated McKenry. I think it ' s an injustice to the U.M. to compare us to Harvard, Yale, or Princeton. We are us, we are unique, we are different. We don ' t have 300 years of tradition dragging behind us. We can change with the times. McKenry is also very active at the Law School and Center for the Aging. He has published several articles, most of them dealing with his specialties — aviation and transportation law, and the law and the elderly. As busy as he is, McKenry ' s involvements at the U. M. are not restricted to those dealing with his work and colleagues, he actively works with more than five student organizations including: Phi Beta Lambda Business Society, the Varsity Debate team, S.A. F.A.C., WVUM, and the Student Publications Board. Indeed, the Business School is lucky to have such a person as Carl E. McKenry, Jr. as interim dean. In fact, there are many people, students and faculty alike, who believe that the school would be even luckier should Dean McKenry be considered to stay on permanently. By Sandy Van Dine Their 2B Faculty - ■

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m Dr. Edward Wheatley, Marketing Since Junior High School, he has always enjoyed a challenge. Whether it was music, on his involvement as a student leader, he has thrived on improving himself and meeting people. He is Dr. Edward Wheatley, Chairman of the Marketing Department in the School of Business Administration. Since 1 968, Dr. Wheatley has been a respected educator and a true friend to his students. As he puts it, this door is always open to a student in need. Dr. Wheatley believes the most important lesson he has learned as an educator is humanity . It is harsh reality to really know the limits of your own knowledge, stated Wheatley. Over his fourteen years at the University of Miami, Dr. Wheatley has seen many changes in the Business School. The most pronounced is the type of faculty and the increasing expectations of the Business School on them. Today ' s faculty not only has to teach, but are also expected to get involved in research and publishing, contributing to the development of knowledge. Wheatley feels that these rigorous demands on the faculty are good for the reputation of the university. Greatness of a university can best be built by recruiting and maintaining superior faculty as well as students; and that is exactly what the Business School is doing now. Dr. Wheatley has just finished a book, Marketing Professional Services that should be published by 1 982. At present, his book, Modern Marketing, co-written with Dr. Edward J. Fox, former dean of the School of Business, is used in all of the Introductory Marketing courses at the U.M. Wheatley sees a distinct turn to greater student motivation, interest and involvement in all aspects of college life. He added, the trend has reversed from the Vietnam sit-ins and the early 1 9 70 ' s do your own thing concept. Today ' s students are interested in careers and self-development. Leadership groups are coming back; more people are willing to be challenged and grow, along with enjoying life. When asked if he had any advice for students, his reply was yes, a lot of advice! Foremost, he believes that one should get a good liberal education. Quite simply students should pursue general education seriously, it is crucial to one ' s development to learn about literature, other cultures, and the lessons of history. Wheatley also believes that students should get involved and prepared for their careers as early as their Junior year in college by seeking out challenging courses and preparing for internships relating to your planned profession. Wheatley also advises students not to be afraid of change, he explains, try new areas, and don ' t be afraid to fail. Take chances and follow instincts. And most of all, Wheatley emphasizes, don ' t rush through college; ' smell the roses ' , you will never have the chance to experience this phase of your life again. By Steve Renick 30 Faculty