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| Title | Houstonian 1963 |
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| Date | 1963 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published in 1963, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 29 1963 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
| Use and Reproduction | This image is in the public domain and may be used freely. If publishing in print, electronically, or on a website, please cite the item using the citation button. |
| File Name | index.cpd |
| Title | Academics |
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| File Name | yearb_1963_080.jpg |
| Transcript | Vice Presidents ACADEMIC Senior VP's Job Gains Importance As senior vice president and treasurer of UH, C. E. McElhinney's responsibilities are of great magnitude and importance, particularly in the transition of the University from a private institution to a part of the state system. Born in Nova Scotia, Mr. McElhinney grew up in Halifax. He came to UH during its first year, 1934. While teaching courses in education and psychology, he acted as assistant to Dr. W. W. Kemmerer, then director of research for the Houston Public School System. Mr. McElhinney received his B.A. degree from Acadia University in Nova Scotia and his M.A. in education administration from Columbia University. When UH was separated from the public school system's administration in 1945, he became its business manager. In 1950 he was named vice president and was acting president during 1953- 54. He became senior vice president and treasurer in 1962. C. F. McElhinney Nicholson Heads UH Development A native Houstonian, Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson has been vice president in charge of University Development since 1957. Dr. Nicholson received his B.A. from Rice, an LA. and an M.B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from the University of Houston. Before coming to UH, the vice president served with public relations firms specializing in publications and communications. Since his arrival at the University of Houston, Dr. Nicholson has acted in the capacities ©f lecturer in management, executive director of development and assistant to the president, as well as vice president. Dr. Nicholson heads the Student Publications Committee, which governs the actions and policies of the student-published periodicals. Since 1961, he has played a vital role as information liaison between the State Legislature and the University, bearing primary responsibility both for SB 2 bringing UH into the state system and HB 291 which returned the Graduate School, control of private gifts, the right to issue revenue bonds and eminent domain to the University. Dr. Patrick J. Nicholson |