Chancellor Proclaims 'New KU Era'
Bv Frank Morgan
Dr. W. Clarke Wescoe today proclaimed a "New Era" for the University in his inaugural address as tenth chancellor of the University
"A new era . . .
Chancellor Wescow, speaking to a standing room audience, formally acknowledged his new position and asserted his personal convictions concerning KU's future and the work that lies ahead.
"Today opens a new era for the University, and her new era presents stimulating challenges," he said.
"It is the primary responsibility of all at the University to assure that, in the face of quantity never before experienced, her reputation will be significantly enhanced," he said.
Formal Installation
Clement H. Hall of Coffeyville, member of the Board of Regents, presented the Chancellor and made the formal installation.
Dr. Wescoe humorously opened his address by saying he was tempted to remark upon the history of the University but "I resisted, remembering the words of that distinguished philosopher Satchel Paige; 'Don't look back, something may be gaining on you.'"
He then thanked KU's football team for fulfilling his request that he be inaugurated undefeated.
"And my next request is that when commencement comes, we are still undefeated," he said.
Open Door Policy
Turning to the purpose of his address, Chancellor Wesco state unequivocally, that there would be an open door policy regarding future enrollment at KU.
Dedicated
"This University's doors are open to all who thirst for knowledge, to
all who are willing to work as hard as it is within them to work.
"As a state university, we are dedicated to the principle that education is not a luxury for the few but a necessity for all if this nation is to grow and, more than that, if this nation is to survive."
"Don't look back . . .
Chancellor Wescoe said that a university is a force in the free
world, devoted to the "production of the educated young man or woman.
"We, the University, expect that each student who graduates will be the result of self-selection, wise counseling, and a stimulating educational program.
"We aim to produce no automatons; free universities in a free society never had or will have that aim."
The Cancellor then spoke of the University's growth in the past and called for the continued support of the people of Kansas.
"Now it is self-evident that future growth will have to be at a more highly-sustained rate if we are to fulfill our responsibilities," he said.
'We Pledge'
"We pledge ourselves to plan for the future with a view to the greatest possible economy," he continued. "In return we expect the understanding support of all the citizens of this state which has been dedicated ever since its inception to the principle ture.
that free public education is one of its primary responsibilities.
"What we build now must serve for the new generation and for that generation to build upon for its fu-
"We must plan not merely for one tomorrow but for tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow."
Chancellor Wecsee then acknowledged his personal responsibility for the task ahead and optimistically concluded:
"We will win our battles because
"... plan for Tomorrow"
our cause is greater than ourselves, because we will not draw back from the sacrifice that will be required of us to continue our creative advance."
Record Enrollment May Top 10,000
Enrollment at KU this semester will exceed 10,000, the largest enrollment in KU history, according to figures released by the office of the registrar this morning.
are expected to total 2,000, a 30 per cent increase the largest new freshman class in the
The freshman increase may have helped to break the enrollment records, James E. Gunn, Administrative Assistant for University Relations, said.
The present enrollment for this semester, including 668 students enrolled at the KU Medical Center, is 9,768.
Mr. Gunn said it is possible that the administration may have been too conservative in earlier enrollment forecasts concerning the strength of the student surge expected to hit the campuses in 1961.
Mr. Gunn said that if previous averages hold true, enough students will enroll during late enrollment to push the total over 10,000. The previous all-time high enrollment was set in 1948 when 9,751 students enrolled, Mr. Gunn said.
At the close of enrollment Friday the figures showed: 9,118 students enrolled on the Lawrence campus, with 3,399 new students.
"In 1946 we had a total of 3,525 new students enroll. In 1947 this figure dropped by 1,000. During our record year of 1948 we had 878 less new students than in 1945," he said.
"What is significant about these figures is the amount of new students. Our previous enrollment record in 1948 was set two years after we had our record enrollment of new students. Mr. Gunn continued,
Mr. Gunn pointed out that if a record enrollment could be set without a record number of new students enrolling, KU may be faced with an additional problem—that of transfer students adding to the burden.
"Rather than enrollment dropping, we expect it to pickup in the next two years in a steady progression. Our enrollment is increasing at a geometric rate," Mr. Gunn explained.
"Departments are prepared to accommodate the new students without any strain," said Tom Yoe, director of public relations.
The enrollment surge apparently caused few problems.
The early figures show an increase of 450 freshmen over last year, and a 7 per cent increase over last year's total enrollment. Official figures will not be released until after payment of fees when it can be determined
"The new enrollment caused a few new sections in the English and fine arts departments to be opened up, but there was no problem in staffing these sections," he said.
how many students dropped ou' or enrolled late.
More Women
Mr. Gunn said the ratio of men to women students has also decreased. In previous years the ratio has been as high as 3 to 1.
Last year the ratio was about $ 21 \frac{1}{2} $ to 1. Early estimates this year show the ratio decreased to 2 to 1, with 6,160 men and 2,958 women being enrolled.
Congo Remains Tension Area
By United Press International
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian A. Zorin put a resolution before the Assembly's emergency session demanding that it note that "non implementation" of a series of security council resolutions by Hammarskjold and the U.N. Congo Command disrupted the Congo's economy, incited its political situation and led to "the overthrow of the lawful government and parliament."
Zorin offered the resolution in opposition to a moderate, 17-nation Afro-Asian resolution affording support to Hammarskjold's Congo policy.
Momentary panic hit Leopoldville when 400 recruits arrived to join the forces of Congolese strongman Col. Joseph Mobutu and were mistaken for reinforcements for ousted Pro-Soviet Premier Patrice Lumumba.
A spokesman for Premier Joseph Ileo, who replaced Lumumba, said the new government was ready to offer Lumumba a cabinet post in order to "prevent a bloodbath" There was no immediate reaction from Lumumba.
By United Press Inc.
The Congo today remained a battle area—among the Africans and between the East and West.
Russia asked the General Assembly today to declare that Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold's Congo policy led to the overthrow of Patrice Lumumba's government
In Washington, Lord Home, British Foreign Secretary, said after meeting with President Eisenhower today that Soviet attempts to extend the cold war to Africa could lead to a "dangerous and explosive" world situation.
Monday, Sept. 19, 1960
Daily hansan
58th Year. No.2
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
KU Enrollment Increase Causes Budget Change
An unexpected enrollment surge at the state institutions of higher education has caused the Kansas Board of Regents to reverse last year's conservative stand toward projected building needs in the state.
Enrollment increases expected to be as high as 30 per cent at some state schools caused the board Friday to adopt an 18 million dollar
four-year accelerated college building program.
LAST YEAR the Regents proposed a four-year building program for the state of $11,236,000. This was to come solely from the Educational Building Fund.
However, the Regents Friday called for nearly $5,000,000 from the
Eisenhower Calls Fidel Nikita 'Troublemakers'
By United Press International
President Eisenhower today used the word "troublemaker" in what seemed to be reference to the arrivals of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Cuban Premier Fidel Castro.
Mr. Eisenhower did not name any "troublemakers." But he seemed to be referring, in a joking way, to Khruschev and other leaders of the communist sphere attending the United Nations meeting in New York
Khrushchev received one of the most dismal and aloof receptions of his globe-circling tours on his arrival at New York harbor while Castro was greeted with alternate catcalls and cheers Sunday at Idlewild airport.
Khrushchev was greeted by Jean de Neou of France, chief of protocol for the United Nations and the only high non-communist dignitary to greet the Soviet premier. Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, and President Eisenhower did not attend.
The Soviet leader took a jab at President Eisenhower as soon as he stepped onto American soil from the Liner Baltika.
KHRUSHICHEV said he hoped Eisenhower would make more than a "fancy speech" at the U.N. assembly and said his own purpose was to spare no effort until "even the thick-skulled" realize the necessity of general disarmament.
Khrushchev said he was not quite clear about Eisenhower's decision to take part in the U.N. meetings. Eisenhower will speak Thursday.
"The United States has perhaps reappraised their attitude toward the Assembly meetings and have also come to the conclusion that serious negotiations can be undertaken in the United Nations to reach a disarmament agreement." he said.
"Well, if this does not mean a fancy speech, but really constructive participation in the work of the As-ssembly, we would welcome such a decision."
Khrushchev also hit out at the "strange sort of logic" of U.S. Secretary of State Christian Herter, Herter had described as "ludicrous" any attempt of all the heads of state to reach any practical agreement at a mass meeting of 82 or more nations.
COMMENTING on charges he intended to make propaganda at the U.N., Khrushehev said;
"I take pride in such a propaganda mission in the good of peace. And I shall spare no effort in making such propaganda until even the thick-skilled convince themselves of the necessity to reach agreement on general disarmament and thereby ensure world peace."
Meanwhile Cuban priemier Castro, who was reported sticking to his rooms on the rainy day, reported that he was planning a protest to the U.N. against his mistreatment yesterday on his arrival by police assigned to guard him.
Aides said that a policeman pushed him into his car at the airport when he tried to step out to greet admirers.
state's general (reserve) fund. The other $13,000,000 will come from the EBF through 1963.
The new construction program has ear-marked $5,284,000 in additional funds for KU. The Regents program will be acted on by the legislature in January. This figure includes:
ENGINEERING BUILDING,
$1,900,000 total cost, $450,000 already
appropriated with $1,000,000 from the
general fund and $375,000 from the
Educational Building Fund (EBF) to
be appropriated by the 1961 legislature.
Dyche Hall $834,900 total cost, $485,000 already appropriated with the balance to be appropriated from the general fund by the 1961 legislature. The money will be used for a laboratory for research and teaching materials.
Watson Library addition, $1,800,000 total cost with no money already appropriated. EBF is scheduled to provide $800,000 in 1961 and $1,000,000 in 1962.
BLAKE HALL, total cost $750,000,
none appropriated with $150,000 to
come from the general fund in 1961
and the other $600,000 from the EBF
during 1961 and 1962.
The motion to adopt the program was made by Claude C. Bradney of Columbus, chairman of the Regent's building committee.
MR. BRADNEY, in a Daily Kansan interview last night, said that the funds from the $3 state mill levv for the Educational Building Fund have proved completely inadequate
He said that last year's building program was based on predicted high school graduation figures and the lack of enrollment increases in state schools.
He credited the enrollment increase to several factors. Some of these were a more serious attitude by youth toward college education, good crops leading to better financial conditions in the state and better scholarship programs at the universities and colleges.
Weather
Generally fair this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. Little change in temperature. Low tonight, generally in the 50's. High Tuesday 85 to 90.