PAGE FOUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY AlrWitiont *A ttk&ir __ _ AG _1O_ v LH11MX11HAN f L tYA aqtf..-.-h. JUUMSzrnx, AUU.UST 24, 1965 X We'll give you 60 seconds to read this message. That's the time it takes anews bulletin to reach this newspaper from the other side of the world. 0 I Marvin L. Niehuss Richard L. Cutler William K. Pierpont RogerW. Heyns Vice-Presidents Bear Burdens 4t The administrative burden of running the University falls pri- marily on the shoulders of four prominent vice-presidents. While the University President is pri- marily interested in an overall view of the University, each of the vice-presidents develops a deep expertise in his appointed field. The four most important offices on campu--aside from that of the President-are those of the vice- president for student affairs, the executive vice-president, the vice- president for academic affairs and the vice-president for business and finance. The Vice-President for Stu- dent Affairs. The newest and one of the most dynamic members of the "big four" is Vice-President for Student Affairs Richard Cut- ler. Since taking office in December, Cutler has abolished hours for junior women and broken a prece- dent by publicly commending the activities of the Student Non- violent Coordinating Committee. A former psychology professor, Cutler received his bachelor's de- gree at Western Michigan Univer- sity, his masters in 1951 at the University and, his doctorate in clinical psychology at the Univer- sity in 1953. Among his major interests have been the general area of mental health, personality theory and developmental psychology. Cutler has also been active in local politics. He ran unsuccess- fully on the Democratic ticket for the state Senate in 1960. Sub- sequently he was appointed a member of the state mental health commission by the Gov. John Swainson. The Office of Student Affairs is charged with administering all the nonacademic aspects of student life at the University. Thus Cut- ler's office is responsible for such varying functions as religious ac- tivities, the placement bureau, housing and student organizations. " The Executive Vice-President. In February of 1962, the Regents established the post of Executive Vice-President-and Marvin L. Nie- huss was chosen to fill it. Regent Carl Brablec of Rose- ville commented at that time that previously the by laws had not provided the President with a "competent deputy." As executive vice-president, Nie- huss is the chief assistant to Uni- versity President Harlan Hatcher. When the University's chief execu- tive is away, Niehuss assumes command. During his time at the Univer- sity, Niehuss has become a forma- tive factor in deciding administra- tive policy. Niehuss joined the University faculty in 1927 as an instructor in the schobd of business adminis- tration. In 1936 he became an associate professor in the law school. Eight years later he was appointed the vice-president for University relations. In 1951 he was named as dean of faculties of the University. Niehuss holds a bachelor's and law degree from the University. His main duties include activity as the University's man in Lan- sing, representing the University in such bodies as, the Coordinating Council for Higher Education. * The Vice-President for Aca- demic Affairs. Vice-President Roger Heyns heads the Office of Academic Affairs and bears the responsibility for coordinating the academic world at the University. Perhaps the single most im- portant area of concern for Heyns is conferring with other adminis- trators on plans for University growth. Heyns holds a PhD from the University. He joined the faculty as an instructor in psychology on 1947 and was appointed a full professor in 1957. In 1958 he was named dean of the literary col- lege. Niehuss used to carry the com- bined burdens of academic affairs and executive vice-president. By 1962 his work load became so cumbersome that Niehuss was pro- moted to his present position and Heyns was named the vice-presi- dent for academic affairs. Heyns' position tends to be more function-oriented and'more clear- cut than that of Niehus. His ma- jor .concerns have been "the size and complexity of the University and coordinating different activi- ties for a better educatiop." Heyns has been involved in con- sultations on all major ideas for reforming the literary college. *The Vice-President for Busi- ness and Finance. Keeping track of the University's finances in the Job of Vice-President for Business and Finance Wilbur K. Pierpont. The University has assets of about $360 million and spends about $125 million yearly. In addition, Pierpont could be called the "vice-president for non- academic affairs" for just as the office of academic affairs watches over the University's faculty, Pier- pont's office is in charge of the many service employes of the Uni- versity. The service department and the plant department both fall under his jurisdiction. Pierpont's office is also respon- sible for handling the financial arrangements necessary to provide a base for the University's expand- ing developments such as the orth Campus- and the medical center. Pierpont assumed his post in 1951, at which time he was also named a professor of accounting in the business school. Previously he had been the controller of the University since 1947. $. + sight now, big stories are breaking in Washington, Saigon, Moscow, and .eopoldville. And, on-the-spot reports are being whisked over the wires, 3aded straight for our news room. Since we're a member of The Associated ress' it only takes a minute. rP Efriliiun Datt ,. 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