Wednesday, August 18, 1976
University Daily Kansan
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Staff photo by JAY KOELZER
Raymond Nichols basks in glow of service to KU
By LEWIS GREGORY
Nichols was executive secretary for 43 years and chancellor during 1972-73. He retired three years ago from his formal duties with KU.
Gentle, considerate and a grandfather image describe a man known to many students and alumni as Mister KU. He is Chancellor Emeritus Raymond Nichols.
He worked mostly behind the scenes until Chancellor Laurence Chalmers resigned. He worked for five chancellors before he became the 12th KU chancellor in October, 1972.
NICHOL WAS graduated from KU in 1926 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He was student body president, editor of the University Daily Kansan and Jayhawker, president of KU's Phi Beta Kappa Chapter and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Nichols' present concern is his wife's falling health. He spends a lot of time at home, rather than in his office in Strong University, available for advice on University matters.
After working a year on the Lamed Tiller University campus in City Kansas newspapers, he returned to master's degree. Nichols was named executive vice-chancellor to Chancellor Ernest Koch in 1929.
In 1929, students in Kansas were paying $50 a year for resident fees and $74 for out of state fees. The University needed more money to buy new classrooms getting some. The next five chancellors
depended increasingly on him to manage the finances of the University.
"I PREPARED our budget request to the Regents and the legislature. The job became more complex as the University grew in complexity." Nichols said.
Nichols said the trend in education that disturbed him the most was the number of
"The University attorney has had increased responsibility because of legislation passed by the Legislature, Title IX, the Buckley amendment and minimum wage laws," he said.
Participation of students and faculty in government has also slowed the advancement of education.
"TM NOT against input from students and faculty, but it takes time away from students."
Nichols said the chancellor used to decide most of the important matters of the University. Now, Nichols said, the chancellor is responsible for wraths for committees to discuss the matter.
"I am the office of the chancellor all by myself during one summer when everyone is on vacation."
The pace is much stiffer now, he said.
The pace is much stiffer now, he said. KEEPING PUBLIC confidence and selling the University is an important part of beinz chancellor. Nichols said.
"The state didn't look favorably upon KU but charged a three year period of unrest," Nichek said.
Nichols praised Chalmer for doing a good job as chancellor for the University.
"After Chalmers resigned, one of my main goals was to try and get out information on the University into the state," he said.
"CHANCELOR DYKES kept the momentum going and has done an excellent job, evidenced by increased enrollment," Nichols said.
His interest in the University led him to accept the positions he has had, he said.
"I liked administrative work and had a
tiked affection of great affection for the
University," she said.
"The material rewards might have been greater for my family if I'd stayed in journalism," Nichols said, "but I've enjoyed my years at KU."
A bronze bust of Nichols was unveiled at ceremonies last spring at Nichols Hall on West Campus. The bust was created and cast by Eiden C. Tefft, professor of sculpture, and donated by members of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
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