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

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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

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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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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFF1AIRS LEFT: DEAN ERICH A. WALTER. RIGHT: ASSOCIATE DEAN (WALTER B. REA. The Office of Student Affairs is the center for all of Michigan ' s schools. Questions concerning general conduct and living conditions are handled by the Dean of Students and the Dean of Women. Super- vision and control of all student activities, other than athletics, are vested in the Committee on Student affairs, composed of the Dean of Students and the Dean of Women, six members of the Senate appointed by the President, and seven students who are leaders in campus affairs. COMMITTEE ON STUDENT AFFAIRS: Front Row: PROF. W. E. BHITTON, DEAN MARY C. BROMAQE, MARY RIOGS, DEAN ERICH A. V ALTER, DEAN V ALTER B. REA DR. LAURIE E. CAMPBELL. Second Row: LEON JAHOFF. JOHN QUINN, JOHN RYDER. IRWIN W. GOFFMAN, PROF. IRVING H. ANDERSON. PROF. RICHARD C. BOYS. BILL WISE, PROF. LIONEL H. LAINO. Missing: MARJORIE FLINT. ADELE HAOER. DEAN ALICE B. LLOYD, PROF. ILLETT t. RAMSDELL. 22