Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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President In the seven years since Father McGuire assumed the office of President of the college, Villanova has undergone some of the most pronounced changos in its history. The growth of Villanova College in the past few years, with its new buildings, laboratories and other facilities, coupled with the record-breaking enrollment of veteran and non-veteran students, and the erection of temporary units to care for the passing crest, are facts which attest to the administrativo genius of the Father President. Father's success as President is not surprising to those who know him, for his previous positions as Instructor, Counselor, Doan, and Vice- President have proven to be inspirational to both the faculty and stu- dent body. His work today continues to inspire all those members of the Villanova family who directly or indirectly come under his influence. Father McGuire's continued record of high achievement, combined with a calm and congenial manner, cannot but win the respect and esteem of both his colleagues and the students. The members of the Class of 1951, who in the past four years have witnessed and partici- pated in the expansion of Villanova, have full confidence in the leader- ship of Father McGuire. THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT passes upon a widely diversified range of situa- tions and decisions arising from the operation of Villanova. In the picture below, Father McGuire and Mr. Gallon are discussing with Freshman William Walker the course of study which his next throe years would follow, should Bill choose to study Civil Engineering. VERY REVEREND FRANCIS X. N. McGuire, o.s.a., d.d. President

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A QUESTION about materials for the new heat- ing plant is placed on the agenda by Father President and Father McMenamin, Procurator of the college. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mombers meeting in the President's office are: Mr. Cyril J. Burke; Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Secretary; Very Rev. Francis X. N. McGuire, O.S.A., Treasurer; Very Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., Chairman; Rev. John J. McMenamin, O.S.A.; Rev. James M. Donnellon, O.S.A., Vice-Chairman. Pictured at right is board member Mr. William Simpson. TRUSTEES

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DEAN OF MEN, Father M Keo, holds a three-fold position on the Administrative Staff, which demands a quality of abil- ity far above the ordinary. ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION is the chief concern of Father Edward M. Dwyer, but he manages as well to maintain student classroom contact by teaching his beloved philosophy courses. TJice- Pfiesiaeni Reverend Edward B. McKee, O.S.A., holds the positions of Vice-President of the College, Dean of Men, and Moderator of Athletics. As Dean of Men, it is his duty to direct tho housing of resident students and to act as disciplinarian. It is the function of the Vice-Presidont to be an assistant to the President in the formulating of school policies and to serve as a contact between the faculty and executive board of the college. In his capacity os Moderator of Athletics, Father McKoe spends a great deal of time in the preparation and execution of intercollegiate schedules. Father McKee has brought with him to his various positions a wealth of necossary experience needed to fulfill them. Since '31, and prior to his appoint- ment as Vice-President, ho has been an educator, a counselor, the Moderator of the Villanovan, and Director of Intramural Athletics. Doan of the College, though a very impressive title, signifies much more than first may be observed. Rev. Edward M. Dwyer, O.S.A., as Dean of Villanova College, must work very dosoly with the faculty and students to assure a smoothly working institution. The decisions concerning which subjects will be taught, at what hours, where, and by whom, must all be decided with care by the Doan. He must also give guiding counsel to students. Since its creation in 1944, the position of Dean has been filled by Father Dwyer. He was presented with the onormous problem of directing the smooth transition from a war-time to a peace-time college. This is one of the many jobs which he has successfully accomplished. Father is a graduate of Villanova, and has also studied at Wurzburg, Berlin, and Rome. He now complements his busy hours in the office with teaching hours in the fiold of Philosophy. p)ean