Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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I I PRESIDENT HARRY F. CORBIN heads the Uni- versity of Wichita. urs Is A Progressive President Since 1949, when he was chosen President of the University of Wichita, Harry F. Corbin has paved the way in building a greater student enrollment, more buildings, and an ever-grow- ing academic program. President Corbin, his wife, and three sons live in a Colonial-style home on the southwest corner of the University campus. He is noted as a devoted family man and as being a pro- found public speaker. He graduated from Wichita University in 1940, and entered Stanford University Law School the same year. After completion of his studies at the Divin- ity School of the University of Chicago, he re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. He received his Bachelor of Law Degree in 1949 from the University of Kansas Law School. In 1946 he began teaching at Wichita Uni- versity as assistant professor of philosophy and political science. He ber ame associate professor in 1947, and two years later was chosen to be head of the University. Devoted to the University, President Corbin has been active in the promotion of a higher academic curriculum. Ever-thinking, ever-plan- ning, he is never satisfied with the status quo, but continues to work toward better serving the educational needs of students. STROLLING ACROSS campus, Harry Corbin has THE PRESIDENT'S job is a busy one, and one that involves administrative decisions and firm leadership. a smile for everyone.

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Board of Re ents f, 5, 1. r L . 5 , wa- ? -E . -.L h 5 7 . . z .gf Y ' L. iff ,gf , Q 3, 5, . it wi. .. , X 9 fi as ii QQ , . g at ii 2 is . 5 , i E 1E- v .sl k BOARD OF REGENTS MEMBERS: Seated, from left Chairman, Robert B. Morton, Henry Amsden, Sam Bro- to right: Paul Smith, Mayor Justus Fugate, Sidney Brick, lund. Standing: Ralph Wulz, Harry F. Corbin, Marlene Dr. D. Cramer Reed, Mrs. E. K. Edmiston, S. C. Brennan, Mohr. The announcement of the first Ph. D. program to be offered in Logopedics was issued by the Board of Regents this year as a part of President Harry F. Corbin's plan to promote a higher stand- ard of education in the University. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Wichita University, and approves policies recom- mended by the administration. In addition to the Doctorate program, plans are in the offing to build a new library through revenue bond financing and a government plan- ning grant. The board was also responsible for the creation of the Development Board now in its third year of operation. I S. C. BBENNAN is currently serving as Chairman of the Board. 'I9