University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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MINISTRATION The duties of administrative officials have been doubled to correspond to an increased enrollment of over 22,000 and the various expansion programs. The framework of Michigan is massive, with assets worth over $113,000, however this university is no diploma dispensing factory. The best education possible for every student is the aim of each ad- ministrator. Vice President Marvin Niehuss man- ages relations with outside groups such as other schools, the public, and the legislature. He handles the radio, the Bureau of Alumni Relations, and is chairman of the University Hospital Board. The Secretary and Assistant Vice President Herbert Watkins acts as Secretary of the Regents, taking and recording the minutes. He handles problems ot distribution of parking permits, determination of residence, and changes of name under regulations of the Regents. 20

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Ruthven teas have been held for the student body for 21 years. Marge Hehn, chairman, introduces a student to the Ruthvens. Raising Morgan horses is the president ' s part rime occupation. THE BOARD OF REGENTS Left to Right: ROBEBT P. BHIGGS. KENNETH M. .STEVENS. ROSCOE O. BOXISTEEL. OTTO E. ECKERT. RALPH A. HATKARD. PRESI- DEXT RrTHVEN. JAMES P. A DAMS. J. JOSEPH HERBERT. ALFRED B. CoSSABLE. VERA B. BAITS. CHARLES S. KESXEDY. MABVIS L. XIEHCSS. FBASK E. ROBBIS? 19

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IRA M. SMITH HERBERT G. WATKINS Provost James Adams is the chief executive next to the President. He has general executive responsibility in connection with educational pro- grams and reviews recommendations with respect to appointments, pro- motions, leaves of absence, and salaries of faculty members and special service personnel. Under the duties of Provost Adams in regard to educa- tional matters is included adviser to the President and the Board of Re- gents. Property and finance for the University are managed by Vice- President Robert Briggs, who handles accounting, purchasing, invest- ments, legal business, non-academic personnel, construction, repair and maintenance of existing property. He is in charge of groups of auxiliary enterprises such as the Residence Halls, the laundry and the airport. Duties of Registrar Ira M. Smith include chairmanship of the Board of Admissions, of the Eligibility Committee on the Board in Control of Inter- collegiate Athletics and of the Committee of University Official Publica- tions. The Administrative offices of this University are organized for guidance and service to the University students in scholastic and extra- curricular activities. JAMES P. ADAMS MARVIN L. MEHUSS ROBERT P. BRIGGS