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By Amanda Hoke

WMU-100 years of Presidents. By Amanda Hoke. Principal of the Western State Normal School Served 32 years and his final 28 was under the title of president Instituted many things such as increasing male student enrollment. Dr. Dwight B. Waldo April 1, 1904-Sept. 1, 1936.

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  1. WMU-100 years of Presidents By Amanda Hoke

  2. Principal of the Western State Normal School Served 32 years and his final 28 was under the title of president Instituted many things such as increasing male student enrollment Dr. Dwight B. WaldoApril 1, 1904-Sept. 1, 1936 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  3. President of Western State Teachers College Previously was instructor/administrator Employed democratic procedure to reduce potential friction with faculty His era was noted for an “immediate, rapid and continuous material expansion” Dr. Paul V. SangrenSept. 1, 1936-June 30, 1960 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  4. Known as a champion of the fine arts Under him, WMU made the transition from a training institution to a comprehensive university Took a great interest in the individual student Dr. James W. MillerJan. 1, 1961-Feb. 28, 1974 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  5. Worked at a time when Michigan was experiencing severe economic problems Credits: starting organized private fund raising, improving community and alumni relationships, strengthening affirmative action, expanding international education and women’s athletics and enhancing the fine arts. Dr. John T. BernhardSept. 1, 1974-June 30, 1985 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  6. Made huge strides in preparing the school for the 21st century Oversaw the school’s transition from a regional state university to a nationally ranked institution. Citied for improving teaching quality, raising academic standards, upgrading facilities, and broadening WMU’s visibility to the state and nation. Dr. Diether H. HaenickeAug. 1, 1985-July 31, 1998 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  7. Focused on enhancing degree programs which spurred growth in enrollment, private giving, and federal research grants. Just two years into his tenure WMU was declared on behalf of the institution’s governing board “very clearly one of the top institutions in the country, and President Floyd one of the top chief executives.” Jan. 6th he became president of the University of Missouri’s four-campus system. Dr. Elson S. FloydAug. 1,1998-Jan. 5, 2003 http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  8. Came from Northern Michigan University where she served as president since 1997 Established a reputation at NMU in the area of fundraising and promoting the use of technology on campus In 2002 she was honored with a Chief Executive Leadership Award at the international assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for her leadership that covers six Midwestern states, Michigan included. Dr. Judith I. BaileyJune 9, 2003-Present http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html

  9. Quiz Yourself • Which President was known for his/her attributes/efforts with the Fine Arts? • Bernhard • Floyd • Waldo • Miller

  10. Incorrect Sorry, try again!

  11. That is Correct!! • President James W. Miller was known for his help in the Fine Arts and that is why we have today Miller Auditorium!

  12. Amanda Hoke, junior at Western Michigan University, majoring in Elementary Education and a minor in Integrated Creative Arts Bio Page

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