Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Board of Regents works with Preszdent or a better university Once a month the Board of Regents meets to formulate policies and changes for the Univer- sity. The Board is the governing body of the University of Wichita and approves such things as the new budget, new buildings, appointments, and terminations. This year a tenth member was added to rep- resent the state legislature in connection with the grant given to the University last spring by the state. Members are selected by the City Commission and the Board of Education. Presi- dent Corbin represents the University on the Board. This year, campus improvements such as wa- ter proofing the Math-Physics Building, erecting a plant for air-conditioning and heating equip- ment were approved, along with approval for new facilities for housing men and women stu- dents on the campus. Herbert Lindsley Robert Morton Henry Amsden Sam Brolund Sidney Brick Dr. Cramer Reed Paul Smith, Chairman of the Board of Regents. President Corbin represents the University at the meet- ings. Mrs. Kathleen Edmiston Clyde Reed, Jr. t ating ,f,.1 ' w-if .xv 'I 3 S. C. Brennan

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HARRY F. CORBIN President DR. HUGO WALL Acting President WU's President: Corbin proves fLZ'7?'lS6Ux cz man jmany talents President Harry F. Corbin combines a strong personality with an even stronger devotion to the University of XVichita to increase our ever-grow- ing University accomplishments. During his twelve year tenure, he has paved the way for greater enrollment, more buildings, and an im' proved academic program. Besides his busy ac- tivities, President Corbin still Finds time to en- joy his favorite sports, golf and tennis. He graduated from the University of XVichita in l9Pl0, and entered Stanford University Law School the same year. After completion of his studies at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, he received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. He received his Bachelor of Law degree in l949 from the University of Kansas Law School. In 1946, he began teaching at the University of Wichita as assistant professor of philosophy and political science. He became as- sociate professor in 1947 and two years later was chosen to be head of this University.

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I Mrs Kathryn Criffith Assistant to the President Pres1dc-:nt S Staff works behzna' the-scenes to coordznate activities IV Bob Donaldson, head of the Public Relations Department, and his assistant Mrs Dmnc Lewis, 1.4. The Office of the Registrar is an important and busy hub of campus activity. Mrs. Josephine Fugate, Dean of Vlomeng and Miss Elizabeth Gane, Assis- Lk x-ZaH.