University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Harvey I). Willson. Vice Chancellor-Treasurer Robert S. McCollum. Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Fifteen million dollars for operational expenses, a thousand dollars for margin of error, hut no cash to build a proposed student union . . . This predicament, coupled with the problems of minimizing expenditures and raising funds for new buildings, is the job of Vice Chancellor-Treasurer Harvey Willson. Although these duties consume much of his time, the treasurer must also supervise staff personnel, as well as handle all business matters and financial transactions for a growing University. Vice Chancellors Professor Toynbee, a graduate seeking a job, an alumnus wanting to make a donation, the Stage Band somewhere in Asia—these were concerns of the Office of Public Affairs, directed by Vice Chancellor Robert McCollum. By arranging conferences and bringing distinguished speakers to campus, this integral part of the University helped create an intellectual atmosphere. At the same time, aided by modern advertising techniques, the office built the reputation of the University through national publicity.

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The Chancellor lakes time to help a student with a problem. Chancellor Setting new goals lias liccn a primary concern of Chester M. Alter since his appointment as Chancellor in 1953. As the Centennial period closed and a new century dawned. Dr. Alter viewed the future with enthusiasm and ho|)ed for the University’s betterment through improvements in curriculum and students attitudes. He visualized “an institution free from all kinds of extreme pressures, free to do the things it ought and can do well.” The Chancellor wants the University to remain moderate in size, but “to enlarge, enrich, and strengthen the academic offerings.” Admission requirements will be raised to obtain higher quality Students. Intellectual and cultural resources in the form of guest lecturers and course material should encourage individuals to Income more valuable citizens in society. Goals set by students and the University must l e meaningful and of high quality. Yet, they must be projected with one eye toward the future and the other on the past.

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Din k W. Brown. Dean of Students Alice harrow. Assistant to tin Dean of Women Administration Barbara Mertz. Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Women