University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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DDUSPOUU mmrrM-lchIIJ-l '10 Approval of the universityhs budget served as one of the major tasks that the Board of Trustees faced. The nine member panel, ap- pointed by the Governor of Ohio, determined official university policies and guidelines. Nonuot'mg representatives on the board include faculty members, graduate and undergraduate stu dent representatives, and Alumni Association representatives. '3 16 Academics Dr. Charles M. Barren The Reverend Dr. L. Venchael Booth Paul W4 Christensen. Jr. Mrs. Jane D. Earley John H. Hermanies William J Heating. JL Ambrose Hr Lindhorsi Mrs. Marjorie B. Parham

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A president who is effective is only effective in so far as he can be the quarterback of a team of people who are able and effective in their own specialties. In December of 1977, Henry R. Winkler returned as the first alum- nus to hold the office of president. Winkler, who graduated in 1940, rejoined the administration first as Executive Vice President, Pro- fessor of History and Fellow of the Graduate School, before he official- ly assumed the president's position. uItis been a good five years at the University of Cincinnati despite dreadful budgetary problems, Dr. Winkler said. Therels been significantly greater recognition of the academic excellence of the institution. As president, Dr. Winkle: did ex- tensive traveling through Ohio and other parts of the country to touch base with alumni. He made exten- sive efforts to get to Cleveland, Dayton, New York and Chicago an- nually due to their large concentra- tion of alumni. Although Winkier tried to visit Florida and California at least every other year, he cancelled these trips in an effort to conserve money. He hoped to set an example for saving money dur- ing these financially hard times. uYou can't ask people to do things you won't do yourself. Winkler said. So you do more of it in order to set an example. One of his various responsibilities involved entertaining at the Presi- dent's house. liThe house is used for university purposes, Winkler explained Entertaining helps faculty, administration and people in the community get together. Annual affairs held at the house in- cluded, receptions for all freshmen; a brunch for graduates and their parents on commencement clay; a reception for student and faculty senate; a reception for the McMicI-ten Society; the President's Club and other community clubs. uA president who is effective is only effective in so far as he can be the quarterback of a team of peo- ple who are able and effective in their own specialties. stated Winkler. Dr. Winkler says the main mis- sions of a university are teaching and research. expansion of knowledge and the responsibility to generate new knowledge. He believes a first rate faculty is the number one asset of a university. As well as carrying the respon- sibility of president, Winkler has himself remained on the staff as a professor of History. He taught a section of 20th Century Britain and in the 1982-83 academic year, he will teach a class on Victorian England. Winkler continued to teach because it helped him keep in touch with what the university is all about. Aside from being a professor and the president of a major university, Winkler is also actively involved in 10 to 15 national committees, coun- cils and associations dealing with Dr. Winkler intertwines his dailyI routine with guest speaking appearances both on and off campus. In one appearance at Dr. Ranschoif's class, Understanding the Urban Environment. he spoke on the role at universities and their importance in the urban environment; President Winkler both education and history. His ac- tivities make him one of the more active college presidents. Certain- ly there are less active presidents Winkier stated. 'iMy involvement is good for UC besides, l have an in- teresting job; it's fantastically varied. Winkler believes he can only be this involved because of the tremendous support and help he receives from fellow administrators. A Historian by profession. Dr. Winkler wrote three to six books yearly, dealing with 20th Century Britain. Over his career he publish- ed two to three hundred various review; and essays and received recognition for this work. Honors in- cluded The Chester Higby Prize for the second best article published in The Journal of Modern History. Dr. Winkler also served four years as editor of the 'American Historical Review,' the world's major historical journal. .3 Academics 15

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,- Vice President Michael L. Brookshlre Acting Vice President for Buslness Affairs Executive Director, University Personnel Interim Vice President and University Dean ior Graduate Sludies and Research L Administrators Lawrence C Hawkins Senior Vice Presldent ior Administration and Secretary 0! the Board of Trustees Robert S. Daniels. MD. Acting Senior Vice President and Director of lhe Medical Center Sigmund G. Ginsburg Vice Presidenl for Flnance and Treasurer Andris G. Priede Director. Office of the President Mary Jeanne Kiyn Vice President for Public Affairs Senior Vice President and Provost The Vice President Administrators were university officers responsible for specific areas of policy and operation. Facing budget cuts became their main responsibility as a group during the '81382 academic year. The seven members were appointed by recommendation of the president and approval of the Board of Trustees. Each served an agreed specific or indefinite length of term. In spite of the constant budget cuts made during the year, the administrators felt that the quality of the university was greatly improved. 0'3 Administration 17