University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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OfrtCf er f-i ssisiocvi THE UNIVERSITY or TENNESSEE •.MOXVIllE To The Student», Faculty, and Alusml of Tho University of Tennessee The 1962 edition of the V0LWRCX records a landrvstit year In tho annal of The University of Tenncoaoo. Thia year 1» the centennial of the passage of the Federal Land-Grant College Act, which cede The Univer- sity of Tennessee the type of Institution that It 1» today. One hundred years ago Acwrlcan institutions of higher education wore patterned altor those of Europe, the program United to tradition- ally classical studies and their students largely the children of the wealthy few. The Land-Crant Collage Act advanced a new coneept-- tbe great American Idea In higher educatloc''--vhlch broadened the scope of studies In colleges and universities to Include engineering, agriculture, and other specialized fields. Also, by giving public support to higher education, this act brought a college education within the financial reach of all Aaerlcan youth. Tho land-grant Idea has revolutionized higher education through- out the United States, Influencing the development of private as well as public colleges and universities. The Anerlcan pattern of higher education which evolved (tea this novenont has contributed materially to the nation's vxiparallelad growth during the past century. The University of Tennessee Is one of sixty-eight land-grant institutions proudly obsorvlng the centennial of the Land-Grant Act thle year. The VOLUNTEER of 1962 deplete tho aplrtt and scope of an Institution which was blueprinted by this great Anerlcan Idea In higher education. tfe congratulate the editors and business personnel on the splendid Job that they have done on this publication. Sincerely your WW- o. D. Holt Pros' Jer.t DR. ANDREW D. HOLT President

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■vroftO 1VCHOTOW HONORABLE BUFORD ELLINGTON Governor of Tennewee EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NASHVILLE S TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE It is a pleasure (or me lo have this opportunity to visit with you one» again through the page» of THE VOLUNTEER. A» a member of the Board of Truatec» of the University • ince 1953 I have, of course, followed the progress of the University with a great deal of pride and interest. I know that you share this pride in the past accomplishments of UT and share as well my confident hope for even greater things to come on The Hill. Although the State of Tennessee has devoted large sums of money, great amounts of time, and tremendous interest to the University, I am sure you realise that the ultimate value of these contributions rests upon the students of the University. Therefore. I urge every student, undergraduate, graduate and professional, to continue to put forth the greatest effort of which he is capable in order to realize the maximum possible benefit from his years as the beneficiary of this educational effort by the people of the State of Tennessee. BE bw THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE HONORABLE BUFORD ELLINGTON THE HONORABLE JOE MORGAN THE HONORABLE W. F. MOSS MR. FRANK R. AHLGREN MR. CLYDE B. AUSTIN DR. FRANK P. BOWYER MR. BEN DOUGLASS MR. TOM ELAM MR. WAYNE FISHER MR. E. BOYD GARRETT MR. HARRY W. LAUGH LIN MR. CHARLES D. LOCKETT JUDGE WILLIAM E. MILLER MR. WASSELL RANDOLPH MR. LEONARD RAULSTON MR. JEROME G. TAYLOR MR. CLYDE M. YORK DR. ANDREW I). HOLT C. E. BREIIM President Emeritus 18

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DR. HERMAN E. SPIVEY Vice-President for Academics EDWARD J. HOLING Vice-President for Development The administrative staff of the University of Ten- nessee is responsible for the welfare of University stu- dents. This staff must include many qualified and ca- pable persons if the University is to be operated effec- tively. Such people as the Dean of Women, Dean of Students. Dean of Admissions, and deans of the various colleges, with the aid of many capable assistants, serve as guides to thousands of students on the University of Tennessee campus. Student welfare encompasses a broad field. The ad- ministration is responsible for the distribution of scholarship grants to deserving students, securing part- time employment for students, assisting in planning and administering student activities, counselling with students who have personal problems, and many other phases of student welfare. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS MR. HAROLD READ Vice-President for Finance 10