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

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An atmosphere of informality radiates warmth and friendliness, as President and Mrs. Hatcher chat with students at a tea in their home.

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Talents, wisdom are shared Top artists of the concert world, frequent guests on ilu I ' niversity ' s Hill Auditorium stage, take time to meet students informally and to share experiences. Here a Daily reporter interviews the lovely and gra- cious Rise Stevens. To those whose prime dedication is the advancement and refine- ment of the nrls. thr working day is not over at 3:00 o ' clock. The famed Stanley Quartet, all of whose participants are faculty mem- bers, presents frequent concerts of chamber music for the benefit of students and the general public. An English instructor takes time out to meet with his students over coffee, after regular class hours. Special areas of interest are inves- tigated informally. Attendance is not required, but nearly everyone is present. One of the distinctive characteristics of the Michigan mosaic is the diffusion throughout all its multiform parts of a certain spirit of exchange a sharing of the finest intellectual, emotional, and artistic experiences of life. Education demands this sort of exchange, not only of ideas. l)iit of feelings and the deepest understandings of which man is capable. A good teacher is not just a person who can lecture well to a classroom full of note-taking students. He is any man or woman who has tasted life, has found some- thing valuable, and who is able to reach people, through whatever talents he possesses, and share with them what he has found. He is the actor, the concert singer, the lecturer from another country, the quiet instructor working humbly and faithfully without fanfare. The quality of an educational experience depends greatly on the degree and quality of rapport between teacher and student. This rapport requires effort on both sides. It requires wisdom and a sincere concern on the part of the teacher. It requires the ability to share. ftfl

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Teas, policies, and campus activities . Ainnni; i he special events of ihe year attended by the President was (he dedication of the Student Activities Building, during which he participated in the ceremony. The topic of conversation could be chocolate pie, increasing en- rollment, or Sputnik when Dr. Hatcher is chatting. Students always find him a stimulating, enjoyable person, as witnessed by the smiles on these students ' faces. Holding the position in the University which ramifies into every area of the academic world, President Harlan H. Hatcher executes his many duties with wisdom and di- plomacy. As the chief representative of Michigan, he has demonstrated his abilities in wise policy decisions and firm administration. A busy schedule of various activities dominates the life of a college president; yet President Hatcher realizes that close student contact is a necessary aspect of his position. Several times throughout the year, he and Mrs. Hatcher open their stately home to the campus and enthusiastically meet the student population. In his office, Dr. Hatcher is constantly confronted with the problems of administration, and relations with legisla- tors, the press, faculty, alumni, and the student body. Each of these he meets in a capable and effective manner. Under his supervision, Michigan has grown not only in size but in integrity. President Hatcher continues to empha- size that all investigation that advances the boundaries of knowledge is pertinent to our University. Obviously a party is in progress, but where is the host? Right in front, sit- ting on the floor! The picture attests to the informality and fun that make a tea at Dr. Hatcher ' s a most enjoy- able experience.