University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Rev. Louis E. Thornton, C.S.C. Registrar Rev. Paul E. Beichner, C.S.C. Assistant to Vice President Rev. James J. Leahy, C.S.C. Assistant to Vice President Officers of Administration JUST AS IN THE THEATRE there are the men behind the scenes, so too, the University has its men whose efforts too often go unnoticed. These men of the administration at Notre Dame are the cogs in the mechanism which turns the wheel of education. Many problems have faced the administration in its long history. It falls upon the executive officers to solve the financial difficulties that arise in running the Uni- versity. The big headaches of maintenance, publicity and public relations keep these men on the go, along with the daily problems of a not-so-small city. Dis- ciplinary problems are another of their duties along with the establishment, expansion and operation of an extensive curicula. The University has made long progressive strides in Rev. William Cunningham, C.S.C. Director of Faculty Rev. Richard J. Grimm, C.S.C. Prefect of Religion Rev. Bernard J. Furstoss, C.S.C. Supervisor of Maintenance

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JHE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE organization inaugurated a year ago showed its worth this year as it performed the greatly increased duties due to ex- panding enrollment with marked care and efficiency. In the organizational structure, the responsibility for directing the inner functions of the University belongs primarily to three vice presidential offices corresponding to the former positions of Director of Student Welfare, Business Manager and the Director of Studies. In these, Reverend Joseph A. Kehoe, C.S.C., con- tinued as Vice President in Charge of Student Affairs and Reverend John J. Burke, C.S.C., remained Vice President in Charge of Business Affairs. Reverend James E. Norton, C.S.C., was named Vice President in Charge of Academic Affairs. This last office was first held by Reverend Howard Kenna, C.S.C., who was elected Assistant Superior Gen- eral of the Congregation of Holy Cross at the General Chapter in Rome during the summer of 1950. Before he succeeded Father Kenna, Father Norton held the position of Assistant to the Vice President. Probably every student knows from his own personal experience how well these men perform the duties of their particular office. Thus it is that the structure of the administration, presided over by men typifying the spirit of the University, keeps pace with the growth of Notre Dame during the present period of development. Rev. Joseph A. Kehoe, C.S.C. Vice President in Charge of Student Affairs Rev. James E. Norton, C.S.C. Vice President in Charge of Academic Affairs Rev. John J. Burke, C.S.C. Vice President in Charge of Business Affairs

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iev. John J. Reddington, C.S.C. Purchasing Agent Bro. Albinus Butler Cashier William J. Broderick Auditor the last decade, not only in the educational field, but in physical plant as well. None of these steps have been easily attained. Long years of careful planning and hard work in all departments, backing up an outstand- ing athletic name have gone into giving Notre Dame its world renowned reputation. Through the efforts of the officers of the administra- tion, the University has grown in 110 years from one small building on the shore of St. Mary ' s Lake to its present campus covering over 1700 acres. The Christian gentlemen which the University striv es to turn out yearly are a product of the efforts of these men as well as the faculty. To these men we owe a great debt of gratitude for the progress which is Notre Dame todav. G. Edward Harwood Comptroller Raymond Donovan Director of Public Information Edward J. Murray Director of Student Accounts J. Arthur Haley Director of Public Relations