The University of Dayton Alumnus, Report of the President 1963 by eCommons

REPORT OF THE

PRESIDENT 113TH YEAR UNIVERSITY OF

DAYTON 1962-63

A highlight of the 1962-63 academic year at the University of Dayton- the institution's 113th yearwas a series of luncheons at which we were hosts for small groups of leaders of the Dayton community. We brought these men onto the campus to express to them the University's appreciation for the support received over the years from them and their companies. While these men were with us, we outlined for them the University's growth - a sort of progress report on where the University has arrived after 113 years. Their enthusiasm, after hearing this report of progress, has convinced us that the University's story is indeed fascinating, and thus we have made the message to those community leaders the focal point of this annual report. It is directed not only toward them, but to the many thousands who have a share in the University- the trustees, the associate lay trustees, the faculty, alumni, parents, students, and the many citizens of the community who have adopted us as "Dayton's university."

Very Rev. Raymond A. Roesch, S.M. President

August 11, 1963

Old and new: construction of University Center as seen through old arched window of St. Mary's Hall.

During this 113th year of the University, student enrollment rose to an all-time high of 7,191. The summer commencement's 111 graduates brought the year's total to 846 new alumni. Steady growth has been the essence of the enrollment picture each year since the early 1940's. In fact, since 1942 (the last year of normal pre-war enrollments) the student body has increased by an astounding 546 per cent! But what is more significant to us and more indicative of today's University of Dayton is the changed make-up of that student body. The accompanying figures show graphically how the University, over the past twenty years, has been gradually emerging from a local school with predominantly Ohio students, to a more cosmopolitan school, attracting clientele increasingly from outside the immediate Dayton area, while in no wise losing our local appeal and support. LEGAL RESIDENCE OF UNVERSITY OF DAYTON STUDENTS 1962-63 1952-53 1942-43 Dayton 65% 2511 67% 4104 57% 734 Ohio (excluding Dayton) 21% 17% 21% 804 1194 234 USA and Foreign 14% 439 12% 1893 26% 154 ---Total 7191 100% 1122 100% 3754 100%

A university in so rapidly changing a world must continually look at itself and adjust its programs to meet contemporary challenges. Much looking, much adjusting, and much planning has taken place in the University's academic program during the 1962-63 year: • Stiffer admission requirements and higher academic standards were developed during the year by the Academic Council under the leadership of Dean Father Thomas A. Stanley to insure the continued rise in the scholarly level of the student body. • More mature academic procedures were devised, placing greater responsibility on the student to maintain good standing. • The University Arts Series, completing its second successful year under the leadership of Vice President Father George B. Barrett, brought to the campus outstanding artists and lecturers in a program designed to enhance the liberal education of students. • The Religion Evening Series, guided by Father John Kelley, added much to foster the ecumenical spirit inspired by our late Holy Father, Pope John XXIII. • Enrollment in graduate programs rose another twenty per cent with another very marked increase already assured for next year, especially with the inauguration of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which has already enrolled 175 candidates. • The division of Special Sessions was established under John B. Steinbruegge to direct evening and summer sessions, continuing education and management programs, extension work, and the reading center. • The "split third term" calendar was planned, and will go into effect with the coming 1963-64 academic year, giving us an efficient, yet flexible, twelve-month operation. • Brother Austin Holian was named assistant dean for research in an effort to widen the scope of academic research and correlate it more closely with the Research Institute. • Dr. Thomas Dwyer, S.M., inaugurated the much-heralded degree program in computer science. • A new teacher training program, providing for the certification of students in the College of Arts and Sciences, was finalized.

Independent study outside the classroom is of vital importance in a University of Dayton education.

• A new department of marketing was formed in the School of Business Administration, combining the former department of retailing with some portions of the department of business organization. • New graduate programs got under way: English, biology, business administration. • New, specialized laboratories were built for biology, physics, and civil engineering (sanitation). In particular we are pleased with the efforts of the deans to attract highly qualified teaching and research personnel to augment our faculty, which is growing steadily in stature. We are convinced that the quality of our university will be continually measured by our students and graduates and that their excellence will be guaranteed only by inspiring and learned professors. Faculty members who cannot challenge and develop potential talent in their classes cannot fulfill their trust with us.

* * * * The acquisition of and the ability to retain a strong faculty to .carry out the University's academic program for the advancement and transmission of human knowledge is thus of major concern. Policies to better the scholarly, professional , and financial position of the faculty are in a process of continued betterment. In the matter of salary scale, it is interesting to note the progress made in recent years:

Rank Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Instructor

1959·60 Scale $7000-$10,000 $6000-$8000 $5000-$6500 $4300-$5500

1963-64 Scale $7600-$15,000 $6400-$14,000 $5500-$12,000 $4900-$7000

• Academic and administrative appointments of note during the year : William J . Hoben, dean, School of Business Administration ; Dr. George J. Ruppel, S.M., assistant dean , College of Arts and Sciences; Father Matthew Kohmescher, chairman, theological studies; George C. Biersack, chairman, speech; Dr. Gerard Sullivan, S.M. , chairman, languages ; Dr. Joseph Moylan, chairman, psychology ; Dr. Bernard Bedard, chairman, English; Dr. Michael Bobal, chairman, chemical engineering; Dr. Joseph Kepes, chairman, physics; Brother Raymond Nartker, director of libraries ; John B. Steinbruegge, director of special sessions; Elwood Zimmer, director of development; Raymond Clemens, director of food service; Charles Bensman, associate director of admissions; and Robert Wagner, assistant director of development for charitable giving programs. • Appointments made during the year, but effective with the opening of the 1963-64 academic terms: James L. McGraw, assistant to the dean of engineering and acting director of the Technical Institute; Dr. Anthony Debons, chairman, psychology; Dr. James Ferrigno, chairman, languages; Prof. Charles W. Whalen, chairman, economics; Harry C. Murphy, chairman, marketing; Col. Wilbur E . Showalter, chairman, military science; Dr. Edmund B. O'Leary, graduate professor of economics; Warren Hamill, assistant director of special sessions for extension programs; Carmen Bauer, assistant to the dean of women; William "Pete" Ankney, head football coach; Herbert Dintaman, director of intramural programs; Catherine Tyler, director of placement; and Joseph Tache, assistant to the director of admissions. • The University community was saddened at the untimely death last September of Dr. Hilary Beth, dean of the school of Business Administration. (Text continues following next two pages)

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT 0 For the Fiscal Year INCOME Educational and General: 1. Student Fees $3,832,074- 87.0 % 2. Endowment Income 31 ,928.7 % 3. Gifts and Grants 133.733- 3.0 % 4. Contributed Services 299.461- 5.2% 5. Student Aid 4,988.1 % 6. Miscellaneous 163,017- 3.6% Total Educational and General 100.0%

Organized Research

$3,099,996

Auxiliary Enterprises: $ 499.444- 20.0% 1. Residence Halls 1,017,278- 41.0 % 2. Dining Halls 989,179- 39.0% 3. Others Guidance Center Laundry Bookstore Athletics Total Auxiliary Enterprises 100.0%

INCOME GRAND TOTAL $10,001,098

INCOME AND EXPENDITURES ding June 30, 1963 EXPENDITURES Educational and General: 1. Administrative and General 2. Instruction 3. Extension and Public Services 4. Library 5. Operations and Maintenance 6. Student Aid Total Educational and General

$1 ,028,251- 24% 2,172,012- 51 % 88,915- 2% 179,619- 4% 600,787- 14% 198,880- 5% 100%

Organized Research

$3,048,221

Auxiliary Enterprises: 1. Residence Halls $ 423,388- 18% 2. Dining Halls 898,363- 38% 3. Others 1,063,866- 44% Guidance Center Laundry Bookstore Athletics Total Auxiliary Enterprises 100%

Construction and Renewal

$ 298,796

EXPENDITURES GRAND TOTAL $10,001,098 University Business Manager: Brother Francis J. Perko, S.M. University Comptroll'.lr: Gerald W. VonderBrink

(Text continues) • Perry A. Borden, associate professor of electrical engineering, retired after a fruitful academic and professional career of more than fifty years. • Prof. Donald C. Metz, director of the Technical Institute, was selected by the federal government's Agency for International Development to head a technical college in Ibadan, Nigeria . • Dr. Lawrence Boll, S.M. , professor of English, and Edward R. Burroughs, associate professor of art, were honored for twenty-five years of service on the faculty. • Col. Casper C. Clough moved on to a U . S. Army assignment in Korea after completing his three-year tour of duty as professor of mil itary science. • James L. McGraw, associate professor of industrial technology, won the alumni association's fourth annual award for "the most significant contribution to the academic life and prestige of the University," being cited for his outstanding nation-wide study of engineering technology education . • Also sharing in the Alumni-faculty award were Dr. Carl I. Michaelis (chemistry) and Dr. Richard R . Baker (philosophy ) . • Sixteen members of the faculty were promoted in academic rank. T o professor: Dr. Simon J. Chavez (education) , Dr. Carl I. Michaelis (chemistry), Dr. Charles H . Scheidler ( psychology), and Dr. Merle D . Schmid (industrial engineering ). To associate professor: Dr. Daniel J. Higgins ( biology) and Father Matthew Kohmescher (theological studies) . To assistant professor: Gerard A . Bedard and John M. Chrisman ( philosophy) , Marth a V. Bernhard and Lois K . lttelson (home economics) , Allan J. DuBosar (civil engineering) , Dr. Ellis Joseph and William P . Morgan (education ), Raymond J. Mullins (speech) , and Lawrence A. Ruff and Frances Tiernan (English ) .

* * * * Deep is our appreciatiOn for the many auxiliary groups which work closely with and for the benefit of the University. Paul Heckman succeeded Arthur Scarpelli as president of the Alumni Association during the 1962-63 academic year and the University confidently looks forward to receiving the same generous loyalty and support under its newl y elected officers. One of the most praiseworthy projects of the Association this year was its first International Communion Sunday of which Alumnus Monsignor Frederick G . Hochwalt, national secretary of the National Catholic Educational Association, was honorary chairman. The Parents Association presidency passed during the year from Robert M. Payne to John A. Lombard . This group, though young in comparison with other "auxiliary forces, " has been extremely active in bringing interested parents of students to the campus in large numbers for various occasions. The Mothers Club, which began back when coeducation was introduced on the campus in 1935, continues its wonderful assistance through a number of projects. During the year, its presidency passed from the late Mrs. Lawrence Helmers to Mrs. Joseph Ryan. M. A. Spayd, president of the Standard Register Company, was reelected president of the Associate Board of Lay Trustees, and four prominent Dayton business leaders accepted membership on that board: C. M. Barnes, president of the Dayton Tire and Rubber Company; George Sheer, vice-president and general manager of the McCall

The pillared Albert Emanuel Library has through the years symbolized the University's academic life.

Corporation; H. T. Mead, vice-president of the Mead Corporation; and E. Bartlett Brooks, president of Wayne Colorplate Company of Ohio. The latter was named to fill the board vacancy created by the death of one of the original members of this advisory group, Harry F. Finke Sr. An alumnus, Mr. Finke had been an active member of the board since 1924, and with his passing to his eternal reward we have lost a most loyal and ardent supporter.

* * * * Keeping pace with the academic progress we feel we have made during our !13th year has been the bricks and mortar phase of the University's development. Of prime importance, beyond any doubt, was the successful completion of the historic six million dollar campaign for higher education in Dayton , in which the University shared, receiving some three million dollars for the construction of two muchneeded buildings. The first, the University Center, is now well under way, ground having been broken on March 1. Before it is completed in June, 1964, we hope to have the second building started, which will be the School of Business Administration. Last September, Bishop Paul F. Leibold of Cincinnati, an alumnus of the University, dedicated Marycrest Hall, our first women's dormitory. Early this past spring, Stuart Hall, a new men's residence was completed. Then with the good news that another three million dollar government loan had been granted us, we went ahead in August with the construction of additions to both of these residence halls, thus providing space for another 802 men and women on our campus. When those halls are completed in the late summer of 1964, we will have residence accommodations for more than 2500 on the Main and West campuses. Just five years ago we housed only 502 men! At University Hall on the West Campus work is being completed on a recreation building-a rebuilt aircraft hangar obtained through the government surplus program-and an extension of our athletic and physical education facilities on both campuses is under way.

* * * * Having reached our present position, where do we look for the future? Though much has been accomplished over 113 years, much remains to be done. The most obvious needs are in the building program: a new Health Center, additions to the overcrowded Albert Emanuel Library, more classroom and laboratory space and expanded physical education facilities. Faculty and staff salaries and related benefits need to be made continually commensurate with their education, their experience, and their stature, so that we may hold those we now are so proud to have and may attract other outstanding scholars. Research opportunities for them must be broadened. Student aid and scholarship funds must be implemented even beyond the $350,000 administered so ably during the past year under the direction of Brother George Nagel, since far too much of this amount came from diverting operational income. At the same time we must continue to hold our tuition and fees at a realistic level. We are now actively formulating an honors program in several areas of study and hope to devise a new and fuller concept of general education in a Freshman College. Enticing cultural opportunities for our students must be broadened and increased. We would also hope to be in a position to expand our community services. To the credit of those wrestling immediately with these problems, it is heartening to report that much of this is already under way.

The arts and the sciences form the core of the University's educational program.

Under the genius of Brother Elmer Lackner's development organization, we will undertake during the coming months an ambitious program to build up our endowment because the University can no longer meet the challenge alone. Our goal is an endowment fund of such proportions that most of our current instructional expenses may be financed with the annual interest therefrom. Our support in the past has been extremely gratifying. We are confident, as we enter the University's I 14th year, that such support will continue and grow. To conclude that our future planning consists principally in providing needed facilities and financial resources would be to give a very erroneous impression , as if we would say, " If we had a magnificent campus, surely in some way we would feel compelled to develop an even more perfect academic atmosphere." That is not true . We of the University of Dayton are dedicated to the fullest Christian education of those young men and women who come to us. We follow the principles laid out by the founder of the Society of Mary, William Joseph Chaminade, and seek to prepare respected leaders 'fhO will not only be pre-eminently formed in their academic specialty, but who also will be persons whose lives have been influenced by the principles of theology and philosophy which form the core of our educational programs. It is our purpose to help the individual in the finest way possible so that all his potentials might be developed to the fullest actuality and then to encourage him to share his personal excellence with many others-be they his family , his community, or his business associates. It should be a better world because they are there . The unparalleled encouragement we have received from the great University of Dayton family-the students, the faculty, the alumni, and the parents-as well as from the most forward-looking community in all these United States, the City of Dayton , guarantees the success of our efforts. Our future is pledged to accomplishing that goal ever more fully , ever more efficiently, ever more perfectly. HONORS CONFERRED BY THE UNIVERSITY, 1962-63 Honorary Degrees

D octor of Humanities, Monsignor H arry Ansbury, Dean of the D ay ton Deanery, Archdiocese of Cincinnati D octor of L etters, Martin J. Hillenbrand , Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs D octor of Humanities, His Excellency, the Most Rev . John J. Wright, Bishop of Pittsburgh Marian Library Medal

Rev. Titus F . Cranny, S.A. , author of Our Lady and R eunion Major Gifts to the University, 1962-63 Combined University Building Fund of Dayton .............. . . . ..... ... . $1 ,112,500 Ohio business and industries, through the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OF IC) .................. . ......... . ...... . 78,410 National Science Foundation ................... ... ........ .... . . ... . 67,400 William A. Thompson Sr. , fifteenth century painting by lnnocenzo Francucci, valued at. ............ ... .... .. .... . ..... . 15,000 Estate of Frank M. Tait. ............................... . . . ...... .. . 100,000 Estate of Charles Brennan .................... . ....... . .. . .... . â&#x20AC;˘ ... 20,000 Alumni , parents of students, and other benefactors through the annual Support Program ... .... ............ . .............. . . . . 257,000

Study of new and improved methods draws increased numbers of teachers to the campus each year for summer programs.