University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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President John Kiuji bears sin.u;vilar responsibilities tor eclueatin ' . Dr. John E. King takes reins, seeks upgrading in all academic phases A veteran edu cator became the fifteenth president of the University of Wyoming this year. John E. King, who was president of Kansas State at Emporia, brought with him 35 years of experience in the field of education. Working with the knowledge he had gained in his former positions, King aimed at the ful- fillment of his program for the University of Wyo- ming. One of his goals was the improvement of resi- dence instruction, research and service. He upheld his belief in UW ' s being an ' open door ' university allowing equal dignity and opportunity for all gradu- ates of Wyoming high schools and for certain stu- dents from other states. 18 ADMINISTRATION

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Wallace Biggs: he liked the work In spite of the fact we haven ' t found a place to hve yet, I think I ' m going to like the work here at Wyoming, wrote Wallace R. Biggs to a colleague in October, 1946. He had been at the univer- si ty a month, teaching journalism in the English department. Ap- parently, Wallace Biggs did like the work, for, by 1948, he had launched the department of journalism. For two decades. Biggs, department head, directed the expanding role of journalism edu- cation at the university and in Wyoming high schools. The de- partment recently began oflering a master ' s degree as well as a four-year professional degree. The Wyoming High School Press Association and its Journalism Weekend were started by Biggs more than 15 years ago. This annual convention of the student press enabled the department to define journalism for high school students by bringing them together with working journalists and providing help with yearbooks and newspapers. Biggs, a natural- ized citizen of the Rocky Mountain West, was born in Missouri, where he earned his A.B. from Drury College in Springfield, his M.S. in English from Washington University in St. Louis, and later, an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University. When he came to Wyoming with his wife Jan and two children, he had practical experience as a college teacher, as a journalist in the rhc Bear tli ' livfis a thought-wave lecture fr oni nis ( )tfice. working press, and as an industrial public-relations director. Biggs controlled his department with an iron fist in a xelvet glove ( a term from his own textbook). Students found him a relentless pragmatist in the classroom, but an understanding adviser in time of trouble. Vhile he was adviser for student publications, a long record of national and regional awards was earned b - the BRANDING IRON and the VYO. To spur the professional growth of journalism students. Biggs and Joseph Milner estab- lished chapters of Pi Delta Epsilon, national journalism honorary, and Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism society, on the cam- pus. Wally Biggs, as he is known in newspaper circles, kept his department in step with the needs and problems of the working press through his role as secretary-manager of the ' yoming Press Association. Biggs continues to teach and work with the press, but he recently passed administrative responsibilities to Milner, his colleague and fellow journalist. These were but some of the accomplishments of ' allace Biggs at Wyoming. His students would agree that the energy to make such a mark could only have come from deep devotion to journalism education, or more simpR- said — he liked the work. Wyoniiiig Press Association executive secretary Biggs, in still another capacity, addresses WPA members. ADMINISTRATION 17

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Gov. Stan Hathaway Gov. Stan Hathaway and the 12 members oJ the University Board of Trustees eontrol, either by direct ruhngs or through Pres. John E. King, all fundamental workings of the Uni- versity of Wyoming. Hathaway, serving the first year of a four-year term, was elected to the state ' s highest post in November. He was once Goshen County Prosecuting Attorney and practiced law in Torrington, his home, before entering the political field in 1964 when he was selected as state Republican party chairman. He resigned that position early in 1966 to seek the governor ' s post after then Gov. Clift Hansen announced he would run for the U.S. Senate. Trustees are appoint- ed by the governor for six year terms with four board members appointed every two years. The board meets once a month, usu- ally on the university campus, to discuss formation of administrative and educational policies for the university and make decisions on such wide-ranging questions as contract awardings for major construction on the cam- pus and faculty leaves of absence. President of the board for the 1966-67 year was Harold Newton of Sheridan. Other officers were Vice President L. W. (Jack) Jones of Rock Springs, Secretary Harold Brough of Evanston and Treasurer John Reed of Kemmerer. Hatha- way, Pres. King and Superintendent of Public Instruction Harry Roberts were ex-officio board members. Stan Hathaway acts as governor and as overseer of education. and the Board of Trustees represent the state ' s interest Members ot the 1966-67 board of trustees were (seated) Tom Morgan, C. E. (Jerry) Hollon, Joe Watt, John Reed, Harold Newton, Pres. John King (ex-otficio), L. W. (Jack) Jones, Harold Brough, Gordon Brodrick, Dave True, (standing) Bob McCracken, Joseph Sullivan and George Millett.