New Presdent Advocates Academic Evaluation The text of President Glenn Leggett’s Convo- cation address, “Some- thing Old, Something New," can be found on pages 6 and 7, along with pictures. The text of Dr. Leggett’s acceptance statement is on page 4. O Grlnnell College ii Oldest College Newspaper wesi at he Mississippi Vol .Lxlei Grinnell, lowa. Friday. September lo. ms Sixteen New Faculty Announced; Promoiions. Leaves Also Named Sixteen faculty appointments and five faculty promotions were an- nounced during the summerr Appointed to the division of so- cial studies were: Jack D. Ed- wards. assistant professor of politi» cal science; Shirley M. Meeker, in— structor in political science; Benny D. Nefzger, instructor in sociology; William Pollak, instructor in econ- omics; George Eastman, assistant professor of philosophy and direcr tor of teacher education; and George P. Zimmar, instructor of psychology. ' Appointed to the division of his- tory, mathematics and philosophy were: Eugene A. Herman, assist- ant professor of mathematics; Wil- liam S. Cobb, J instructor sec- ond semester in philosophy; and Edward Wright, Jr., Danforth Seminary intern. Appointed to the division of has tural sciences was: Bruce R. Thomas. assistant protescor of physics. Appointed to the division of fine arts were: David A. Sutherland, instructor in music and director of the Coilegium Musicum, and Del- mar E. Pettys, lecturer in music and second violinist in the Lenox Quartet. Appointed to the division of language and literature were: Mal- com A. Nelson, assistant professor oi English; Richard R. Sheldon, as- sistant professor oi Russian: Ma- thilda N. Liberman, assistant in English; and kareii s. Sheldon, as- sistant in English. Appointed to the department of aerospace studies was: Capt. Philip Ci Purdom, assistant professor of aerospace studies. ‘ Faculty promotions announced during the summer were: LaVerne H. Durkee from assistant professor to associate proiessor oi biology, Roger L. Eldridge from instructor to assistant proiessor of religion, Edward Er Foster from instructor to assistant professor of English, James D. Kissane from associate proiessor to professor of English, and Louis G. Zirkle from instruC< tor £0 assistant professor of art. On leave this year from Grinnell ore: Wayne B. Denny, proiessor of physics; Benjamin F. Graham, Jiz. associate professor of biology; c. Edwin Gilmour, associate pro fessor of political science; and Ro- bert H. Haveman. assistant pro~ fessor of economics. On leave first Semester is: Irwin L. Simone, associate professor of physical education for men. On leave second semester will be: Neal w, Klausner, Miller pro- fessor of philosophy; Alan R. Jones, associate professor of history; Don Jones, associate professor of music and director of choral music: My- ron M. Liberman, associate pro- fessor of Englis . Helena Percas Ponseti, Richards professor of mod- ern languages; and Anna Mae Wack, associate professor of physi- cal education for women. Dr. Glen n Leggen son Photo by John Woll- Sl'uclen’r Leaders and Faculty To Meet During Encampmen'l' This year's pilgrimage of select students (41) and facul- campment will remove fliese campus leaders and profs from the harassing tensions, rigors, and rapid pace of urbanized society (Grinnell) to the rela- tive seclusion and calm of the Episcopal Camp and Confer- ence Center near Boone. Operating on a budget of $600 and taking place Sept. 11- 19, the encampment was worked out by Karen Lauter- bach. Cherri Joiner, Sue Nel~ son. Steve Shender, Ric Mac- Dowell, and Russ Heuclten- dorf. The encampment will pro- vide, in the Words of Miss Lauterbach. encampment com- mittee chairman. "an oppor- tunity for students and faculty to meet with each other and recognize the responsibilities they will face this coming yeari” It will also furnish, by means of a general group meeting, an exchange of questions and an- swers b e t w 2 en President Glenn Leggett and students. The faculty members attend- ing the encampment have not been named yet, The students and their discussion groups in- clude: Hall Life — Bob Foote. Chris Peterson. Dan Bucks, Roger Aoeiidroili. Dick Enllr ly, Joliil Black, Dottie mess. and Debbie bnivns. \tht to no Till the hell Rings _ Laurie Houdek. Anne Sprngue, Bill Fern- bach, Mark relion. 'roni Lane. cliris Swanson, Ron Gallon. and Ellen Pearce. What lo Do After the hell Rings __ Ric MacDolvcli, sreve Kent, Dennis Mur. phy. Linda Nehl, Pain clay, Giniiy llnriord, Doug Pearson. Russ l-ieucken- dori, and Mike Fort. Liberal Education or Liberal V cherrl Joiner. Paul Thurston, George Wittgrnt, Dclablall Rice, sue Nelson, Kclm King, nit-ls chady. and John \Volfr The College and the students A Rich and Edivnrus. Gerald Goddard. rcrer Ko man, Joan Loveiny, Janet Fruflcls, Man rlia Montgomery. Steve Silunder. and Karen Lam-roach. As a follow-up to the en- campment, the committee has planned an additional session at Grinnell. a printed report, and a coffee hour . ‘ ® “I don’t believe in the ‘ln Loco Parentis’ conceptr The time iii gone when the administration of a college can regulate student mor- ality; besides. I look too young to be anyone's father," said 47-year- old Dr. Glenn Leggett during an interview Monday. Grinnell’s new president thinks that freshmen need to be guided through their first year; “then regulatory controls should be red laxed." No specific proposals will be coming from the president's office for a while. Dr. Leggett says he still needs some time up look the situation over. He wasn’t cone tacted about the presit’ runtll late in May. He was offered me post un July 9 and officially accepted on July 12. Dr. Leggett's appointment was effective Sept. 1, but he won't be on campus permanently until Sept. 16‘ or 17r To get to know Grinpell better. Drr Leggett will start talking with the college constituency about in promises and problems. "My concern is mainly with the academic environment. I want to arrive at a definition of the aca< demic environment at Grinnell. Our definition will, however. need constant reevaluation to prevent a stagnant environment." ‘Dr. Leggett was provost of the University of Washington in Seattle since 1963. He had been directou' of freshman English, special asslst- ant to the president, and vice pro- vost. He has a BA. from Middlebury College and an MA and Ph. D. from Ohio State University. He taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Ohio State be. fore going to Washington. In other comments, Dr. Leggett said, "I’m not an ‘either-ar' man in the field of education. I believe in public education, but l recognize the special integrity and responsi< bility of a small liberal arts school." Also, Dr. Leggett sees taculty salaries, the residence hall situa< tion and monetary support for tho college as some of the big issue! that must he faced this year a! Grinneiir Dr. Leggett said he has observed a healthy feeling of respect and pride for Grinnell among all seg- ments of the Grinneil community without reaching the proportion: of selfrglory found at some schools. Dr. Leggett explained, "when you reach a certain age. you want to be in a situation where you are still growing. This is why I came tl) Grinnell. And I intend to be the president here." Trustee Nollen Dies Gerard S. Nollen, 85, a trustee emeritus oi Grinnell College and brother of iormer Grinnell prest. dent John Nollen, died Saturday in Des Moines. Nollcn served as a trustee from ion to 1927 and from 1932 to 1955. ADDRESS HERE: