Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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President Sfrives for WU's Progress we i No one picture can capture the many expressions of the Ur1iversity's president Harry F. Corbin. A man of stature with basic human qualities reveal the makeup of President Corbin. Each of his ideas is coordinated to maintain the best interests of the University and to carry it toward its goals. Under his guidance and planning the University is fast becoming one ot the finest colleges in the state ot Kansas, preparing to take its place among the universities ot the Middle West. 18

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and the thinker and the seeker will be bound together in the undying cause of bringing thought into the world, To be a member of one of these great societies must ever be a glad distinction. BJh fldoMLouoDL I7

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Mrs. E. K. Edmiston, Chairman The nine members of the Board of Regents are responsible for determining operational policy, approving budgets, approving selection of faculty and administrative officers, and guiding the future expansion of the University. In short, they are the govern- ing body ofthe school. Members of the board are chosen by the City Commission and the Board of Education. The present chairman is Mrs. E. K. Edmiston, who has served in this capacity since July, 1956. The only change in the board's membership this year was the addition of Mayor A. E. Howse, who replaced former mayor, Claude DeVorss. During the past year the board has been making plans for a per- manent Development Program, additional classroom space on the campus, as well as final plans for a Student Union. Nine Regents Govern WU, Henry Amsden S. C. Brennan Sam Brolund J. Ward Gates A. E. Howse Henry Levitt Robert Morton Lloyd Pickrell l 1 9