Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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Behind the scenes is a group If a college is to be successful, it requires, like any other large corporation, a group of individuals within its organi- zation to decide the course that is to be followed. The Board of Trustees exercises a general control over the policies which affect almost every aspect of . college life at Villanova. The influence of this group extends into the financial field wherein they decide capital investment, the founding of scholarships, and the initiation of and finance for building programs and maintenance. Very Reverend John T. Sheehan, O.S.A., as Provincial of the Augustinian Order in the East, is ex-officio chairman of the board. He was elected to the office of Provincial in June, 1938, for the first time. After serving two three-year terms, he was succeeded by the Very Reverend Mortimer A. Sullivan, O.S.A., in June, 1944. The un- fortunate death of Father Sullivan during the summer of 1949 left the office vacant, in which case the unexpired term is being filled by Father Sheehan. The remainder of the board comprises the College President, the Father Prior of the Monastery, the Father Procurator, and the Dean of Commerce and Finance. There arc also two prominent Catholic laymen on the board. The Board of Trustees has regular monthly meetings, unless urgent matters require an emergency session. The lay members of the board possess invaluable experience in the business field and the clerical members, a foresight into the problems confronting an academic institution. The result of this well-balanced administration is the expanded Villanova, as we see it today. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES in session at their regular monthly meeting consists of the following: Lrft lo ri bt: Rev. John McMcnamin, O.S.A., Procurator; Rev. )oseph M. Dougherty. O.S.A., Prior of St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery, Vice-Chairman; Rev. Joseph C. Bartley. O.S.A., Dean of Commerce and Finance, Secretary; Very Rev. John T. Sheehan, O.S.A., Provincial of Eastern Province, Chairman; J. Stanley Smith, William Simpson, Very Rev. Francis X. McGuire, O.S.A., President, Villanova College, Treasurer.

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THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING w« (he Erst of three new additioni to (lie canipui panorama. Engineering studenti are given a better opportunity to become a part of modern induitrial advancement with the variety of facilitiet at (heir ditpoial. A circular ipray pond in front of the building it part of (he cooling tyttem required for the intricate equipment within. THE FIELD HOUSE ii the building about which both iporti and social activities are centered. It ii the scene of religious retreats, student convocations, major dances, the annual Belle Air Yearbook Con- ference. and pre-game rallies. A recently installed organ is used in conjunction with dramatic produc- tions. commencements, basketball games, and other appropriate events.

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of men . FATHER DOUGHERTY'S proposal seems to have challenged omc thought. New pcliciet and revising current procedures, when advisable, are often discussed informally by the board members, as they prepare for the meeting to convene. THE VERY REVEREND John T. Sheehan. O.S.A., Provincial of the Augustinian Order and Chairman of the Board of Trus- tees, chats with Father McMenamin, Procurator of the College, on his way to a board meeting.