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Gene Kenper < in The Topeka Daily Capital - Feb. 3, 1959.

From sources well within the imer eirele, you oan hear that the new chansellor at 4
the University of Kansas will be a man with at least a wholesome approach to the program
of physical education and interes ) : “

Fortunately, several maibers of the present board of regents — the body enpowered 4
to name the new chancellor = are familiar with athletic problems at Lawrence. They have 4
participated in investigations which disproved past policies and have taken active part
in bringing about such reforms as longer contracts for coaches, appointment of assist~
ants by head soaches, and the delegation of full executive authority to the athletic 1
director. But more than that, they Inow of conditions which still must be remedied and,
apparently, they will look to the new appointee to carry out their further desires.

Of course, as my informnt says, the exmining comittee is not being brusque in the _
mtters ‘They are after on edwetor first, ut plenty of eduntors have a wholesome res=
pect for physical education in the curriculum end campetitive sports in the extra- a
curricular activities. By alluding to the approximate $150,000 stadium debt and related k

   

 

   
  
   
 
  
  
  
   
 
  
   
 

out just hew each candidate stands. Along with his other credentials, they want to know a
his perspective on athletics and how it will confom at a school with the conditions, a
enroliment and associations of the University. | |
ceneeits ot ib Saliaies ay tein 40 to penieiitiatte tend santinn, indoubtedly, SB
they have ideas about the Kansas situation which the new man will have to see their wy.
But these regents are not men who would permit the scholastic reputation of the miver- _
sity to suffer at the expense of athleties. In fact, my informent says that applicants
who promise to build great football teams and rid the school of its stadium debt in a
short period are being dismissed from consideration. There is a happy mediune &
The new shencellor could do wonders at Kansas without over-enphasizing athletics. a
First, the physical education department needs revision both in persomel and courses
of study if it is to be recognized in its field. This could be secomplished simply by