Saturday. March I4, “754 SCARLET AND BLACK Faculty Members Comment on loss; Acknowledge Role as President Here Regret over the loss of Pres- ident Bowe'n was mixed with feelings of happiness over his new appointment when mem- bers of the Grinnell faculty and administration expressed their reactions to Dr. Bowen's resig- nation. “It‘s a great loss for Grin- nell," said N e at Klausner (phil,). “He is the finest pres- ident of any liberal arts college I know anything about. I am sure that he will be able to meet the challenges and difficulties at SUI. He has everything that is necessary scholarship, integrity, and stature.” “My first reaction was one of pleasure for him," said Dean of Women Jean Slocum. "I was greatly impressed by the staff he has gathered around him, SUI is very lucky; Grinnell will miss him. People in whom he has had faith and confidence will somehow manage to carry on.” Herbert Prescott (journal- ism) stated, “Dr. Bowen has done great good. His resigna- tion was inevitable; the college has done well to have had him as long as it has had him, Ilook with interest to whom the Board of Trustees will choose to succeed him. Will they fol- low the general procedure and import someone, or will they find someone from our own faculty or administrau‘on?" Associate Dean Waldo Walk— er said, “I am very sorry that he is going. I am very grateful for what he has done for the college in the last nine years. I only hope that we can make an approach at finding some‘ one as well qualified as be." "It will be difficult for the college to replace him. This is a great opportunity for him to mov e up in the education world," commented Laird Bar- ber (Eng). ’ Howard Burklo (phil. and reel.) said, "I’m sorry he‘s go— ing because he’s a fine college president. I hope we get some- one as good as he is and who has been a teacher and has a close connection with the faculty." Retired Dean of Women Ev- elyn Gardner said, “I count myself very fortunate to have worked with Dr. Bowen for so many years." “I think it‘s a very great loss for the college. His appoint- ment at SUI is a recognition from the state of Dr. Bowen’s ability as an administrator," noted Joseph Wall (hist.). Winston King (rel.) said, “This comes as a surprise. Dr. Bowen has pushed the college forward in the direction it ought to take.” ) Changes Continued from Page I dorm for 98 men cost about $400,000. The money for the ambitious program came from a series of tuitions raises beginning in 1957 and bringing the college fees from $1550 to the present 52500. To aid students in meeting in- creased oosts, an extended pay- ment plan a radical innovation was instituted. The plan re- ceived nationwide press cover» age and stimulated inquiries from 35 colleges including Har- vard. The primary source of reve- nue, however. came from do- nations. By 1959 the ”current development campaign" had raised $2,000,000 toward a goal of $2,460,000. The fund raising drive received its largest boost from the Ford Foundation in the fall of 1961, In announcing the grant before a convocation of the college Bowen said, “This will make possible a marked accelleration of our planning time table. Education- a1 improvements scheduled for 5 or lo years from now will be» come possible in z or 3 years . . . We also know that a dra- matie increase in financial re- sources, such as this grant and the matching gifts represents, does not aulomatcally improve education.” Other improvements included the opening of the Health Cen- [er in 1957, and the beginning of minor improvements in the residence halls, such as re roofing, replacement of furni- ture, and painting rooms. The Science Building was finished in 1957, and an addition is pro- jected. The Forum is presently under construction and should be ready by next fall. Revamping of the curriculum took place in 1959. Experiments such as the JLA, the Humanie ties and Historical Studies pro- grams, and the 2.5 grade were developed. In student government, En— campments were conducted in 1960, ’61, and '63. A new Con- stitution for SGA was promul~ gated in 1961. Numerous re» visions in rules, including the latest liberalized drinking rule, were passed. Open dorms were instituted on an experimental basis, also. Besides the dynamic trans formation of Grinnell, Bowen delivered a series of thought provoking addresses. His most famous one, delivered last year, was entitled “A Game of Num- bers” and deplored the insis— tence of colleges on statistical measurement of students. He offered specific recommenda- tions for the deemphasis of numbers: reducing graduation requirements, instituting a sen- ior essay, the keeping of a "scholarly diary,” the reduce tion by one-third of course exr ams, and the inclusion of sen- ior comprehensive grades in averaging grade points. He also suggested admitting a number of students who indicate pro mise, but do not have high Board scores or grades. Head Trustee Hewitt Lauds Bowen WOrk Edwin S. Hewitt, chairman of the Board of Trustees, the group responsible for selecting Dr. Bowen's successor, talked to the 5813 last night from his home in Libertyville, Illinois. Hewitt had no comment con- cerning what process had or would be undertaken in finding a new president, nor would he say whether anyone now on campus or any other certain person was being considered for the position. On behalf of the trustees of the college, Hewitt expressed regret over the departure of President Bowen, but assured the college that every neces- sary step would be taken to find a worthy successor. He made the following state- meuti “President Bowen is now standing college president. It is a disappointment to the trustees as it is to all people interested in Grinnell that he won’t be president of Grinnell for the rest of his career. We wish him happiness and success in his new position at the University of Iowa, and we congratulate him on this new position. We know that he will bring the dis— tinction to the University of Iowa that he has to Grinnell. We are grateful to him for his contribution to Grinnell.” ) Appomtment Continued from Page 1 an which reorganized the Japa- nese economy. In 1961 he was chief of admission to review the US. aid program in Thai- land, and in 1962, headed a Ford Foundation mission to Yugoslavia. In 1950, he was president of the American Fi» nance Association. The Bowens returned March 1 from a four month tour of Europe, Asia and Africa where they studied resi- dential colleges. Bowen is a trustee of Shat~ tuck School, Institute of College and University Administrators, and College Retirement Equi- ties Fund, He is a member of the National Committee on Government Finance and has been a member of the Research Advisory Board of the Commit- tee for Economic Development, a trustee of the National Opin~ ion Research Center, and chair- man of the Governor’s Com- mission on Economic and Social Trends in Iowa. in 1962, Bowen was appointed by the late President Kennedy t0 the Advisory Commission on intergovernmental Relations. in 1963, he was National Cha - man of the Non-Partisan Citi« zens Committee for Tax Re- vision and Reform. He is the author of four books on economics, six major mono- graphs and more than 120 ar- itioles and papells. He is a member of Phi Beta .Kappa, American Economic Associa tion, American Finance Associ- ation. and the Royal Economic Society. Pa go Titre. Students Register Surprise, Shock At Sudden News of SUI Appointment "I’m shocked," seemed to be the immediate reaction amOng the student body when word came that President Bowen had been named as head of the Uni- versity of Iowa, Across campus, in the dining halls, and within small groups people looked at each other saying, “Whatl When did this happen." “1 think it is sad that: he’s leaving," Said Ann Van Guilder, senior, “I am truly shocked,” followed Alan Gummerson, jun- ior, who added, “he was the college." Students were queried last night concerning their initial reaction to the news, One group answered as follower Pete Read, junior, newly elected Cofl-iP president, “My initial reaction was one of shock. Dr. Bowen has con- tributed a good deal to Grin- nell and for most students his departure will mean a re-evaiu- ation of the so-called Grinnell Image. We must realize mat Grinnell’s ideals aren’t direct- ly affected and we hope that a new president can continue Dr. Bowen’s interest in student life." Jim Parkinson, junior, “I am very surprised. I am also dis- appointed because I think we were all looking forward to a good year with the president. If this is what he wants, I wish him the best of luck." Steve Grooms, senior, don't believe it." Ellen Brodsky, senior, “I am surprised. I have a funny feel- ing about the fact mat there was never anything said before today about his leaving. He‘s done a lot for Grinnell; per- haps he feels he’s done what he can do for us, and that what he can do for Iowa exceeds “1 what he could further do for Grinnell.” Bill Abernathy, junior, “I was disappointed in the man be. cause he had created an image in my mind which represented him as dedicated to small lib- eral arts colleges. 1 cannot help but wonder if his resignation represents a changing of horses in mid-stream." Ann Young, junior, "He will probably find it a more come fortable situation there, not so close to the students. I feel he won’t be able to do the progres- sive things there that he was able to institute here." Jack Chapman, senior, this year‘s president of the Student G o v e rn m e n t Association, “President Bowen, in his eight year tenure at Grinnell, has brought remarkable progress to the school. Recent unfortw nate events have impeded thi' progress. He’s a great man." Jim Herzog, formereditor of the 58:3, “President Bowen” departure w l l l undoubtedly slow the school’s academic process in innovating new pro- grams and building drives. However I feel that following the debate over social struc- ture of the college, perhaps h s leaving will open new roads in- to considering our institution. Perhaps we can start over to logically re-evaluate our pro- gram." Judy Edquist, junior, new president of the AWS Board, “The Contribution that presh dent Bowen has made to the academic life of the college is noteworthy. I hope it will he continued by his successor.” Phil Johnson, newly elected president of SGA, was in Sioux City last night with the Young Republicans, and could not be reached for comment. Other Statements Following is part of a state— ment made yesterday by Virgil M. Hancher, retiring president of SUI, concerning the appoint- ment of Dr. Howard Bowen as his successor: “Dr. Bowen is a distinguished economist who has had broad experience as a professor, a governmental official, a bank- ing official, and a college presi- dent. He has presided with dis- tinction over Grinnell College for nearly nine years, in which position he has achieved state- wide and national distinction. He is highly respected by his collea gu e sin educational circles, all of whom join in con- gratulations to him upon his ap~ pointment to the University of Iowa and in high hopes for the continued progress of that Uni versity." Dr. Bowen and his wife, Lois. have two grown sons. Peter, 24, graduated from Lawrence Col- lege in 1960 and attended the University of Wisconsin law school. He is now in the real estate business in Denver. Colorado. Another son, Thomas, 21, graduated from Grinncll in 1002, and is now studying an thropoiogy at the UniverSity of Colorado in Boulder. A. W. Noehran, president of the State Board of Regents, which- yesterday named Presi- dent Howard R. Bowen as the Mth president of the State Uni- versity of Iowa, made the fol- lowing statement concerning Dr. Bowen and Grinnell: “Dr. Bowen had a national reputation as an educator in the field of economics before he was called to Grinnell in 1955. Under his leadership that col~ lege has advanced considerably its reputation for scholarship and sound educational prac- tices. Both Grinnell and Dr. Bowen have fully merited the confidence displayed in them by the Ford Foundation and other leading educational agencies." Mayor Speaks Dr. Floyd Beaver, mayor of Grinnell, spoke for the townspeople last night when he wished Dr. Bowen well in his new position. "We will all miss Dr. Bowen,” the mayor told the 5&8. “He has been an, asset to the town and the college every year that he has been here. We are happy for him in receiving this new honor.”