Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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President VERY REVEREND FRANCIS X. N. McGUIRE, O.S.A. ,hJhffVery,R Verend Francis xN- Maguire, O.S.A., assumed i° lce 0 resident of Villanova College eight years ago, nortan»Ce 1 en e 3S ace( many trying problems. Most im- .. .' ere Questions of post-war enrollment, expansion, crisis S reCCnt wave °f problems caused by the Korean J; °f V ,,anova have seen the evidence of Father McGuire's has hr nw ™aster ui handling of these problems. Not only Bv his pff, 2 ° stac es hut he has advanced despite them, and this I. nCW structure were added to the campus. Father Mrr r a C°mp,etely new heating plant was installed, leadership Ulre s record of high achievement and his inspiring XSXK.' “

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Board of Trustees L«ft to Right: Rev. Francis X. N. McGuire, President; Rev. James A. Donncllon, Prior; Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, Provincial; Rev. Edward Quinn, Pro curator ; and Rev. Joseph C.Bartlcy, Dean of Com- merce and Finance. Absent from photo were Cyril J. Burke and William Simpson. For any organization to function efficiently, its leaders must work together to perform their duties in a capable manner. At Villanova, the Board of Trustees comprises just such a team. This board serves as a general control over every phase of policies concerning the college. Its influence is most important regarding college finances and capital in- vestments, the founding of scholarship funds, and appropriations for building programs and mainte- nance. Very Reverend Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., as Provincial of the Augustinian Order in the Eastern Province, serves as Chairman of the Board. The remainder of the Board consists of the College Presi- dent, the Father Prior of the Monastery, the Con- troller, the Dean of the Commerce and Finance School, and two prominent Catholic laymen. The Board of Trustees hold their meetings monthly, unless urgent matters warrant an emer- gency session. As a diversified group they are well equipped to determine all phases of college policies in a judicious yet aggressive manner. Lay members of the Board provide invaluable insight into the business field, while clerical members contribute their understanding of all academic problems. The efficient directions and fine balance exercised by this group is responsible for the successfully ex- panding Villanova we see today.

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Vice President REVEREND EDWARD B. McKEE, O.S.A. The office of Vice-President of the College is capably filled by Reverend Edward B. McKee, O.S.A. In this capacity, Father McKee acts as an assistant to the President in the formation of school policies and as a nexus between the faculty and the executive board of the college. In addition, Father McKee is Dean of Men and Moderator of Athletics. Through these two positions he is in charge of almost all non-academic activities of the student body. Formerly a teacher, counselor, Moderator of the Villanovan, and Director of Intramural Athletics, Father McKee is obviously well qualified to execute the various tasks of his important post. Dean REVEREND EDWARD M. DWYER, O.S.A. In 1944 the position of Dean of the College was established. Since that time, the Reverend Edward M. Dwyer, O.S.A., has proven the advantages of its exist- ence. As Dean of the College, Father Dwyer is re- sponsible for the integration of the various schools, their courses, and schedules, regarding the viewpoint of both the faculty and the students. Realizing that the solution to many of his problems rests in his close contact with both groups, Father Dwyer has continued to teach Philosophy, despite the heavy burden of his administrative functions. It is through this personal understanding of the problems of both faculty and students that Father Dwyer is so able to satisfy the requirements of his office. 23