California State University Stanislaus: A History

Introduction

Much of the groundwork for the infant college had been laid in its first year, but for the burgeoning institution, there was still much more to do when the campus opened its doors for its second academic year. There was growth in enrollment which necessitated the hiring of new faculty and staff. The curriculum was expanded with the addition of more courses in the social sciences. The campus itself had become a tightly-knitted family facing problems and opportunities together. Policies, procedures and traditions were still being established, but patience was required by all, because the permanent campus was still in the blueprint stage. Numerous hours of work though were expended towards the planning of the new campus. As if the campus was not burdened enough with these activities, the college saw its beloved President J. Burton Vasche succumb to cancer just prior to spring commencement. The institution lost a man of vision, leadership, and boundless energy, but because of his dynamic ability, he left a legacy in the work he had completed and the personnel he had hired. Because of this, the young institution could move forward with a certain amount of confidence.

The opening day ceremony was held on September 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 am, at the north entrance of Donnelly Hall. Student body officers were introduced as well as new faculty. Brief presentations were given by Student Body President Robert Turnbow; Rhen A. Wilsey and Vernon Thornberg, representing the Board of the 38th Agricultural District; and President Vasche. The president was exuberant:

Stanislaus State College today starts its second academic year. With an expanded program of courses, SSC will offer many new opportunities for students from the six- county region. We are proud of the accomplishments of the college during its first year, and every indication is that the year ahead will be most successful . . .

Promises of 1962. Today begins what is certain to be another eventful year. 1961 gave to SSC much progress, but it is certain that in the twelve months ahead the college will move from its present early development into a stage of great maturity. We can expect expansion of our educational program, the enrollment of many new students, and the breaking of ground for the first permanent buildings.

1962 is destined to stand high in the history of our new college. May we express the hope that during these busy months each member of our student body, faculty and staff will not only find satisfaction and enjoyment in his or her work, but will likewise gain materially from the academic pursuits which will be taking a major share of each person's time and talents. We hope that 1962 will bring to you many blessings.

Turlock was considered to be a fine community by the State Public Works Board when the college site was selected. It is a better community today because of the college. The cultural impact of such an institution is quite evident."

The "cold war" and the race for space have accentuated the significance of basic science study. Here at Stanislaus State College there is now offered a wide range of upper-division and granduate courses in both the physical sciences and life sciences, with the expectation that additional courses will be added as student interest and growth of the college demand. It is imperative that SSC work closely with local school districts to the end that there can be maintained a science program of the highest and strongest type, commencing with the lower elementary grades and extending upward.

The strength of America rests in large part within it skilled manpower, and the defenses of our nation at the present time are in the hands of those who are trained in the skills of science. Let us hope that the college can always be strong in areas of science, and that it can attract students who are qualified for leadership in this significant field of human endeavor.

All America is most elated over the success of Glenn's flight, and we hope that the optimism surrounding space flight may be maintained and utilized as the basis for realistic work in the science departments of our colleges including SSC.

Does your school office have a picture of President John F. Kennedy? If not, now is the chance to obtain one. You may request the picture from the Honorable John J. McFall, member of Congress . . . The picture is an autographed, black and white copy of the official Bachrach photograph of the President.

Chronology

9/18/61 Fall semester classes begin

9/22/61 First faculty meeting of the academic year

9/25/61 First accreditation team

10/10/61 First college catalog distributed

10/10/61 Architects for the permanent campus were selected

11/28/61 First Legend (yearbook) was for sale

11/30/61 Stanettes (non-academic SSC women employees) hold first meeting

12/1/61 Regional educators conference at SSC

12/9/61 Winter dance, "Holiday Fantasy"

12/9/61 Foreign languages conference at SSC

12/19/61 Mid-Winter Concert

1/3/62 First meeting of the new Academic Council

1/27/62 Winter commencement

1/30/62 Stockton program begins

2/13/62 Chancellor Buell Gallagher resigns

3/8/62 Permanent campus Master Plan approved by the CSC Trustees

4/4/62 First Warrior Day

4/7/62 First annual SSC Creativity Conference

4/14/62 Senior-Alumni Dance

5/12/62 President Vasche resigns

5/27/62 President Vasche dies

5/31/62 President Vasche's funeral

6/8/62 Executive Dean Crowley appointed by CSC Trustees to be SSC Acting President

6/9/62 Spring commencement

6/19/62 Official motto and seal of CSC approved by the CSC Trustees

Campus Development, Planning, and Physical Plant

The development of the permanent campus dominated many of agendas during the academic year. Architects needed to be selected for the campus as a whole and also for each individual building. Building plans had to be drawn up and approved at every level. Then a master plan had to be drafted and approved. Once approved, funding had to be sought which many times found its way on ballots put to popular vote.

Architects for the permanent campus were announced on October 10. The San Francisco firm of Reid, Rockwell, Barwell, and Tarics would be the consulting architects. Also from San Francisco, the construction company of Spencer & Lee would develop the permanent site. Gardner Daily was selected as the architect for the library building. Corlett & Spackman were to be the architects for the music building, and the State Division of Architecture was given the task of designing the classroom building, boiler plant, gymnasium, and outdoor physical education facilities. These architects met with the appropriate college officials on November 7 to discuss strategy for the completion of the project.

President Vasche commented on the architects:

FULL SPEED AHEAD ON CAMPUS PLANNING With the selection of our architects, SSC is now prepared to work hard in shaping up educational specifications for the initial complement of buildings. We are most pleased with the firms which have been chosen to formalize our architectural requirements. They have pledged to us professional services of the highest type.

The architects visited the permanent site on November 7. The project's consulting architect John Lyon Reid remarked, "I was really impressed with what appears to be an exceptionally fine site . . . problem free and well located." He commented on the importance of the surroundings community: "We must find materials and build buildings which seems to symbolize what learning means to the community."

On November 12, Reid shared his thoughts concerning the Master Plan. He felt the main entrance to the campus should be on Monte Vista Road with Del's Lane as the feeding artery from Highway 99. A community park should be constructed on Del's Lane to lend a relaxed public atmosphere to the area. On the campus itself, there should be a central "mall" where students could gather. The football stadium and parking should be on the east section of the campus along Geer Road. The performing arts center should be west of Del's Lane for convenient public access. The student center should be in the middle of the campus and slightly to the east with educational buildings surrounding it. Student dormitories should be on the northern side of the campus. A series of lakes throughout the campus should be planned to give serenity to the campus with the major lake being at the entrance. This "lake" or "reflecting pool" could be used for storage of water after heavy rains to prevent the TID canals from overflowing.

The preliminary documents for buildings, which were called B-2s, were made available November13 to the college for comment. President Vasche noted how important involvement by campus personnnel was to the project:

Faculty and staff of the college will be expected to play a major role in determining the kind of facilities which will be needed to house the college on its permanent campus site. The planning process is an extremely involved procedure, but at every point the faculty and staff will be kept informed and called upon to share in studies. We have a most wonderful opportunity to develop a model college campus, and let's work together to achieve this objective.

John Lyon Reid presented to the project architects certain specifications which will lend unity to the total campus appearance. However, no specific architectural theme will be imposed upon the individual project architects. Representatives of all the architectural firms working on the new campus projects were present . . .

The original architect for the library building, Gardner Daley, resigned on December 13 stating a heavy workload made it prohibitive for him to continue. The architectural firm of Masten, Hurd and Gwathmey of San Francisco was selected to replace him. This switch in architects would delay the construction of the building. At this time it was announced that a 5,000-seat gymnasium for the new campus was being planned for 1962-1963 budget which wouldn't be completed until 1964, and the plans for a swimming pool was deferred.

Because new campuses, like Stanislaus, were being added to the state college system the naming of campus buildings became an issue with the trustees. The board announced that it would approve names for buildings based on the following reasons:

1. To honor deceased persons
2. To designate the function of the building or facility
3. To reflect natural and geographical features
4. To reflect a traditional theme of a college

Site Development ----- $ 300,000
Classroom Building ----- 2,300,000
Library Building ----- 1,500,000
Boiler Plant ----- 500,000
Outdoor PE Facility ----- 200,000
Music Building's Drawings ----- 200,000
Gymnasium ----- 1,200,000

Our building program hinges on a very tight timing schedule. This is no one's fault. The Trustees could not take office until July 1, and they chose one of the best architects in the nation to be our consulting architect . . . The first three buildings to be constructed are the Classroom Unit, the Library and the Outdoor Physical Education facilities. A vote of endorsement of the Master Plan by this organization is needed before these buildings can be built, with the full understanding that changes can be made as we look ahead.

Campus Planning Committee:
Caswell
Crowley (Chairman)
Hanson
Rives

Facilities Planning Committee:
Ferguson (Chairman) Maupin
Hanson
Javaher
Reinholtz
Rushdoony

The architects for the library building visited the college on December 19 to discuss the project. One of the architects returned on January 4 and presented to administrators and faculty a preliminary draft of the building's plans. The library building was to be 50,000 to 60,000 square feet and would house not only the library but the business offices, student personnel, and faculty offices as well. It was discovered that faculty offices would be a mere 8 by 8 feet in size or 64 square feet which violated state standards by 16 square feet. An office of that size was constructed at the fairgrounds and occupied by English professor Donald Franz who had volunteered to test it. He found that the space was adequate enough for his work and especially good for private meetings with students.

The size of the classroom building was to be 64,000 square feet and have a waffle-type construction. The roof was to be flat with outdoor stairways, exposed columns, and a facing of aggregate rock. It would be designed to hold 914 FTE and contain a small theatre which would seat 150. During the month of February, the plans of the building were on display at the college for consideration and comment. Consulting architect Reid recommended that the elevation be changed to conform with the overall design of the campus buildings. The building's architect Dale Dwyer made some revisions and presented them to the Campus Planning Committee and the Facilities Planning Committee on February 26.

These changes were discussed at a meeting of the General Faculty on March 1. Dean Crowley explained that he needed immediate approval of the plans by the committees so he could present them to the trustees the next day, March 2. One committee member, Richard Reinholtz, complained about the shortness of time. He said that it was not consistent with President Vasche's position on allowing faculty to be creative in regard to plans for the permanent campus. Another committee member, James Hanson, echoed the same sentiment and said he wouldn't have enough time to hear from faculty. There too was some concern about having just one plan before them. Dean Crowley decided to seek out two or three plans from the architect along with comments concerning them and asked the committees to have their decisions to him by April 5. But, the two committees did vote on the new elevation before them that day. Both the Campus Planning Committee and the Facilities Planning Committee approved the plans for the classroom building with President Vasche concurring.

At the same General Faculty meeting of March 1, Dean Crowley talked about the plans for the library building commenting that there were three plans being sent to the campus. Barnes Riznik asked if the buildings would not be finished by 1963 could the faculty have more time to review the plans? Richard Reinholtz asked for six different plans. Crowley said he would ask the architect to develop more plans.

In March, architect Dwyer returned to campus to discuss the details of the new classroom building. Faculty were given room layouts and were asked to locate furniture and cabinets for Dwyer. Notification was received March 8 that the trustees had approved the the Master Plan and site development for the permanent campus. The classroom building was approved with the contingency that details for sun screening would be resolved. (The trustees felt that the same sun screening should be used for all buildings.) The trustees were impressed with the Master Plan presented by Reid and praise him for his effort. Even though the Master Plan received approval, the trustees expressed the fact that it is a tentative plan and that changes and alterations were expected in future years as the SSC program was more clearly defined. Also the trustees requested that the governor's budget be amended to include working drawings and construction funds for the field house and related outdoor physical education facilities.

On March 22, architect Reid announced that development of the site could begin in October after the irrigation season was finished. Once the canal on the property was emptied of water then it could be relocated and connected to the planned reflecting pool or storage reservoir. During April and May, the approved revised plans for the classroom building and library were on display in Donnelly Hall for study by committees and campus personnel for feedback.

President Vasche reported on April 5 that the state legislature had adjourned without finalizing the state budget for 1962-1963 which had $5 million for the college's new buildings. It was hoped that this would not delay the opening of the new campus in the fall of 1963. On April 11, it was announced by a Chancellor's Office representative that the new campus would not be ready for occupation until spring of 1964. The funding for the new buildings was shifted to Proposition 3 on the June ballot. There was $5 million for SSC which would be available in July and another $2 1/2 million in July 1963. Key community residents were members of a Proposition 3 committee which lobbied for support. The Campus Digest stated,"Proposition 3 is necessary because these building needs cannot be met from general revenues."

The voters of California did not approve the proposition. An angry Governor Brown called for a special session of the legislature to place a similar proposition on the November ballot. A spokesman from the governor's office said that regardless of what had happened, Brown wanted to move ahead on construction in areas impacted by low employment such as Stanislaus County. The county's Economic Development Action Committee which was the agency handling local employment stated that money was available to begin site development after July 1. Even so Dean Crowley said construction was not scheduled to begin until January, but funds were needed to continue the planning phase. At this time, the Stanislaus County Fair offered to extend the college's lease if construction was delayed.

At the March 5 meeting of the Stanislaus County Fair Board of Directors two curious college issues were on the agenda. The college requested permission to set up two ping pong tables next to the snack bar in Brown Hall. A heated discussion followed with threats from the board that it would meet privately on the issue. Flustered college representatives stated that the college pays the fair $1,350 rent a month and should be taken serious on the matter of ping pong tables. The board took an hour to reach a decision after they met as a committee-of-the-whole. It was decided that the college had to pay $1 a month for the space and the tables had to be taken down every night. On another trivial matter, the college asked permission to have a jazz band play at the Creativity Conference. The board debated the issue which centered on dancing to jazz music. They were concerned about liability if someone was injured while doing the "twist." College representatives told them that dancing would not occur, and therefore the board approved the jazz band.

Moving classroom furniture was a problem early in the college's history. This notice appeared in the Campus Digest on September 29:

It is requested that chairs not be moved out of classrooms without first clearing throught the Executive Dean's office. Cooperation in this matter will help to keep the proper supply of chairs available to meet individual class needs. It is also asked that if it is necessary to move chairs around in the classrooms, they be returned to original position for the class which follows.

The annual Far West Turkey Show was held in December. President Vasche commented:

We are indeed proud to have the college sharing the facilities of this nationally recognized trade event, and we are sure that our college family will gain much from the contacts with industry folks throughout this week. We hope, too, that those who come to Turlock to attend the Far West Turkey Show will also take time to beome acquainted with California's 15th State College.

Important to the college from the beginning was community relations as represented by this comment made by President Vasche:

We here at the college feel that one of our big jobs is to become acquainted with the centers and the people we serve.

Few colleges have been privileged to serve an area of such diversity and promise. As the area grows and changes, so will the college develop and adapt its program and services to keep abreast of the needs of the region.

On September 28, President Vasche praised the support the college was receiving from local communities:

We have tried to acquaint the people of the communities throughout the six county region with our college through news stories, radio broadcasts, visits to service clubs and so on. We have had many visitors come to the campus, and this we welcome because it gives the first-hand picture that can be conveyed in no other way. We have received many generous scholarships and other gifts. We have had many groups offer to do things for us if we would only tell them what it is we would like for them to do. All this adds up to the fact that we do serve a region which appreciates the state college and which is willing to do everything in their power to help the college move ahead as rapidly as possible.

We have found service clubs in the six-county region to be most cordial in their welcome to the college and its representatives, and we look forward to utilizing this friendly basis for positive good. We pledge our full support to our service club friends"

Monday through Friday:

 5:30 pm-- KTUR (1390) --Turlock
7:15 pm --KHOM (92.9) --Turlock
9:00 pm --KTUR (1390) --Turlock
12:00 pm --KWIP (1580) --Merced

Saturday:

 9:35 am-- KBEE (970) --Modesto

 

Campus employees were encouraged to participate in community service efforts such as United Crusade or World Hunger. The college's first United Crusade Drive was inaugurated on September 29, coordinated by A. Harry Hlad, Business Office, with a donation goal of $675. It was a success as announced by Hlad on October 19. The Campus Digest encouraged support of World Hunger:

"World Hunger" deserves the full support of all people here at SSC, and this significant program is called to your attention with the hope that faculty, staff and students will review it and share in its development as they desire.

Support too was needed from the college's host, the Stanislaus County Fair, for smooth operation of the physical plant. On January 12, President Vasche publicly praised this relationship:

All here at SSC are most appreciative of the wonderful cooperation which the Fair Board has given to the college and we in turn pledge our best efforts at all times on behalf of the fair and related fair activities.

The Trustees have already expressed their sincere interest in our college, and we at SSC pledge our full support to the board as it moves ahead in spelling out its responsibilities and ways of working.

UNITY WITHIN THE RANKS. All the state Colleges are experiencing the same problems which face us at SSC - namely, planning for increased enrollments and long-term development of faculty and physical facilities to care for this growth. As the colleges work ahead, one is impressed by the sincerity of purpose to be found on each campus, and the desire of the colleges to share one with the other materials and information. We at Stanislaus State College recognize a heavy debt to all the other state colleges for the generous help they have given us during our initial two years.

On June 19, the Board of Trustees approved the official seal and motto for the California State Colleges. The seal was designed by a Fresno State College faculty member, Darwin Musselman, and it portrayed the ideals of education in a democracy, essentially the freedom for all to learn. The geographical image of California was depicted along with a lighted lamp representing learning. The year 1857 was inscribed on it which was the founding date of the first campus, San Jose State College. The motto on the seal was "Vir, Veritas, Vox" which meant "man, the truth, and the voice to speak it."

Any opportunity to advertise the campus was taken such as at the "Home Show" held March 29-31 at the War Memorial Auditorium, sponsored by the Turlock radio station KHOM. At the event a booth was manned by college personnel. For the county fair booth a campus committee was formed. An open meeting was held on February 8 to encourage the fullest campus participation in the project.

New technology was necessary for the college to be effective and to look progressive. It was announced on September 29, that new dictating equipment was ready for use:

The "Nyematic" system is now installed and in operation. Dictating units are available as stated in section 415 of the staff manual. Please refer to section 416 of the manual for operating instructions. If, after reading section 416, you desire additional help, please contact Tom White, business service officer.

More new technology came to the college as indicated in this excerpt from the Campus Digest of October 2:

The clerical service section now has a typewriter with a type style as follows: This machine is available as needed; however, it is requested that the machine be used in the clerical services room. Requests to the clerical pool for typing by this machine should specify "Micro-elite."

SWITCHBOARD HOURS - Due to illness of our switchboard operator, extension of the switchboard hours will not be possible until a substitute can be found. The college switchboard will operate only from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. After 5 P.M. and on Saturday, the following extensions will be connected:

No. 14 ----Executive Dean ----ME 2-2413
No. 21 ----Business Office ----ME 2-2412
No. 26 ----Registrar ---- ME 2-2411
No. 12 ----President's Office ---- ME 2-2414

STUDENT ASSISTANT NEEDED: Student assistant help is needed on the college switchboard. Any student interested in working evening hours please contact the Business Office.

What About Paper Work? It has been estimated that approximately 25,000 state employees, with a combined salary cost of $113,000,000 per year, are in engaged in producting or handling paperwork. Consequently, the Governor's office has requested all state agencies to participate in a paperwork management program. The aim is to reduce the cost of conducting the activities of the state and, at the same time, to raise the standards and efficiency of those activities. What can we do at Stanislaus State College do to make for more efficiency in our letter writing, record keeping, and handling of other written materials?

Classes are being conducted in the former conference room and student body office. There are no ceilings in these rooms and noise enters easily. It is asked that everyone cooperate in keeping the noise level down in the building. To help with this it is suggested that when using audio-visual equipment the door ot the classroom be kept closed and only that volume needed be used.

On September 26, a directive concerning food and drink was issued by Business Manager Ernest Rives:

Food and drink is [sic] not permitted in the classrooms or library. Tables are available at the snack bar area in Pioneer Hall. All soft drink bottles must be returned to the vending machine area. Faculty and staff are requested to cooperate fully with this requirement and to notify students accordingly.

The number of traveling employees had increased which brought these requests from Rives. He alerted employees to watch overexpenditures while traveling. Maximum expenditures were $5.75 for meals and $7 per night lodging which is in the "SSC Staff Manual." In regard to state cars, this notice by Rives appeared in the Campus Digest on March 16:

USE OF STATE CARS. It is necessary that each trip be recorded in the travel log supplied with each State Car. An entry must be made at the end of each day and each time the car is returned to the college. The mileage reading on the car's odometer must be recorded accurately. Your continued cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Breaktime was something new to state employees. It was originally called a "rest period" and was announced to be available for non-academic employees. According to new State Personnel Board Rule 360, employees were allowed a rest period of not more than 15 minutes for every four hours worked with a total of 25 minutes per eight-hour workday. Rest periods were not to be taken during the first and last hours of work and couldn't be accumulated. SSC complied with this new policy: "This rule is implemented at SSC by providing a rest period during mid-morning and another during the mid-afternoon."

Health insurance was also somewhat new to state employees. On November 29, Vice Chancellor Don Leiffer issued a directive that state employees were not to meet with health insurance carriers on state time. State Employees Retirement System concurred with this restriction:

The agreement reached between the systems and the representatives of the health benefit plans carriers was that there would be no group meetings of state employees on state time. To comply with this agreement we ask that you do not hold such meetings for the Health Benefits Program. We do not believe it is the best interest of the employees and state agencies that these meetings be held. Carriers are being requested not to attend and make presentations at group meetings of state employees on state time. We believe that sufficient information is contained in the booklets, pamphlets, and instructions on the registration form, to that employees will be able to make judicious choices.

The issue of too many administrators was raised early in the college's history. President Vasche asked on April 5 that the deans prepare lists of their responsibilities. This was in reaction to a General Faculty resolution concerned with the duties of administrators. The lists were gathered and submitted to the General Faculty for evaluation. A complaint was registered on March 22 by Assemblyman Bert Delotto of Fresno that SSC had too many employees in administration. There were 23 teachers and 46 staff members he explained. The administration responded by saying there was actually 26.5 to 47, and the extra members were needed because of the planning required for a new campus and for the processing of large amounts of library materials so the students and faculty could have a library. It was pointed out by the campus administration that SSC was eligible for five more administrative employees based on Chancellor's Office requirements.

Adminstrative positions were shuffled during the year. It was announced on December 12 that Tom Barrett was named chairman of the Business Division, and Don Driggs was named chairman of the Social Science Division. They replaced Gerry Crowley and John Caswell who were appointed as Executive Dean and Dean of Instruction, respectively. Richard Reinholtz replaced Dr. Bruggman as chairman of the Creative Arts Division.

The campus staff, who do the daily chores of a college, are considered by many to the backbone of campus operation. On March 27, President Vasche commented on their commitment and value:

We feel that our total staff at SSC has done a remarkable job during these first two years. We recognize the fact that a heavy student enrollment has been served and at the same time these professional people have devoted countless hours to the work of the General Faculty and to the planning of the long-term building program. I know of no state college in which the staff has done a more conscientious and dedicated job and as the college grows the representatives of this pioneering effort will be respected and appreciated.

Evelyn Harrberg ----Business & Creative Arts
Evelyn Holbrook ----Education
Gail Sward ----Humanities, Science & Math
Sonja Norris ---- Social Science
Irene Hatfield ---- Non-Instructional Units

 STANISLAUS STATE COLLEGE Turlock, California

 Also all communications must include date and identification of the orginator. Any deviation from the practice had to be cleared with the Business Office.

 Two new employees were added who would be with the college for a long tenure. Betty Hersh was hired to be a member of the clerical staff in September along with C. "Win" Quinley who would be the registrar. He was a native Modestan and had served as the registrar at Eastern Washington State College.

 One of the campus' employees was loaned out to the new Chancellor's Office. It was Business Manager Ernest Rives who was assigned temporarily to the Chancellor's Office. At the conclusion of his stay, his work was highly praised by Vice Chancellor Don Leiffer:

May I express the appreciation of this office for the cooperation of Stanislaus State College in making available the expert assistance of Ernie Rives . . . The help which he has rendered has been of genuine benefit to this office at a truly critical time.

Barbara Bullard, President
Evelyn Holbrook, Vice President
Carol Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer
Alice Crowder, Reporter-Historian

"Culture" was two hours away in minds of most at SSC. "Culture" was San Francisco which was known as "The City" in northern California. All campus employees and students were invited for "A Day in the City." The cost was $3.50 per person to take a chartered bus which left at 7 am and returned at midnight. The total cost for the day was projected at $10. On the schedule were museums, galleries, theaters, exhibits, and general sightseeing.

 The chief information medium on campus was the daily Campus Digest. Its purpose was spelled out in a June 26 issue:

The Campus Digest is the Official communication organ of the college. All students, faculty and staff members are asked to use it for official communications. All are asked to continue to read it as it is an effective way to keep everyone informed of college matters.

Student government was found at different levels. There was the campus-wide general student body organization whose 1961-1962 officers were:

President: Robert Turnbow
Justices: Barbara Ross, Patricia Lashbrook, Loree McGill V. President: Jackie Smith
Secretary: Carolyn Clapp
Treasurer: Bill York
Atty. General: Abe Rojas
Coordinator of Student Activities: Janice Berbena
Women Students' Representative: Lynda Talbert
Men Students' Representative: Lee Fernandes

Linda Sanders ---- President
Nedra Sahlstrom ----Vice President
Martha Herron ---- Treasurer
Kathy Santos ---- Secretary
Elaine Larson---- Historian
Lee Miller ---- Publicity

 The student body also had governmental structure for both junior and senior classes. The senior class constitution was posted on the bulletin board and discussed at a October 23 meeting. The officers of the senior class were: Doug Hendricks, president; Tom Keller, vice president; Barbara Silveria, secretary; Bill Green, treasurer; Dick Brown, men's representative; and Carol Carter, women's representative.

The "Warrior" had been chosen as the college's mascot the previous academic year. Wanting to emphasize tradition, President Vasche made these comments on February 27 concerning the "Warrior" and school colors.

SYMBOLS AND THE PUBLIC MIND. Like all American colleges and universities, Stanislaus State takes great pride in its college colors and in its college emblem. Indian red, gold and green exemplify the rich heritage and the agricultural wealth of the region served by the college. Equally important is the choice of the "Warrior" as the emblem, for this will perpetuate for many decades the role of the Indian in the history of the Old West. Our colors and our emblem are now available in well prepared decals to bring to the public a continuing reminder that Stanislaus State is a going institution, and that SSC will develop its own colorful activities and traditions as the college grows. All Hail, Warriors of Stanislaus State!

Oh, those final grades! A procedure was developed for students wanting their final grades sent to their residence:

Students are urged to comply with the following procedure and supply the Registrar's Office with a legal sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope for the mailing of final grades since college policy prohibits the use of college funds for this purpose.

Clerical Assistant I --- $1.25 - $1.50 an hour
Clerical Assistant II ---$1.35 - $1.65 an hour
Laboratory Assistant I --- $1.40 an hour
Laboratory Assistant II ---$1.75 an hour
Reader (Exam Scorers) I --- $1.40 an hour
Reader (Exam Scorers) II ---$1.65 an hour

 

 A need was seen in the college's second year to formulate some formal control on student publications. A publications committee was formed with Nedra Sahlstrom as the chair, Jackie Smith representing the students, and Lola Johnson and Roy Wilson representing the faculty. The committee's purpose was to establish policy in regard to student publications. It was pointed out that the committee was not a censorship board, but if problems did occur, the committee was there for guidance.

The 1961 Legend (yearbook) appeared November 28 with President Vasche commenting:

The 1961 Legend has arrived on campus. The yearbook stands as a pictorial summary of the busy first year's achievements at SSC. Especially praiseworthy were the efforts of Ken Williams, editor, and Lola Johnson, faculty advisor, in directing the publication of the first Legend. Certainly the high standard of the first Legend will serve as a model for subsequent SSC annuals.

This was followed later in the spring by the 1962 Legend which was dedicated to Executive Dean Gerard Crowley. The dedication read:

On the opposite page you see the proposed plan for the campus of Stanislaus State College. If it can be said that any one man is responsible for this ideal plan, that man would be Gerard J. Crowley, the recipient of this dedication. In his role as Executive Dean, Mr. Crowley's activities encompass the area of campus development and public relations. He has also served as professor and chairman of the Division of Business. Mr. Crowley continues to give unselfishly of his time and energy for the betterment of the college. With this humble gesture of dedication we wish to show our appreciation and say thank you, Mr. Crowley.

Robert Turnbow, President Associated Students

There was some concern at the college about the appropriateness of a public institution having a baccalaureate service on campus. The matter was discussed at the February 1 General Faculty meeting. Some of the faculty felt that the service was important to the college and to the participants while others recommended that it be discontinued. One faculty member, Al Maupin, noted that he was shocked to find the baccalaureate connected with the college because in the Bible Belt, the Midwest, individual churches have their own separate baccalaureates for their graduates. It was stated that every effort had been made to select ministerial participants carefully in order to have all faiths represented. The General Faculty decided to send matter to the Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee for consideration. The options they were to entertain were: (1) not to have a baccalaureate; (2) have a baccalaureate, but it must be a non-sectarian service with local ministers participating and not held on campus; and (3) let the local churches have their own baccalaureates, or rotate the service among the churches.

It was decided to continue holding baccalaureates as a campus function. The spring baccalaureate was held June 3 at the Turlock High School Auditorium. The general theme for both the baccalaureate and commencement was "Responsibilities of Leadership." An academic procession of graduating students and faculty members opened the bacalaureate service. Pastors from the six-county area were present and Executive Dean Crowley presided. The main address was given by Rev. Robert E. Segerhammar of the Emanuel Luthern Church in Modesto with the title "The Candle Inside."

Spring commencement was held 8 pm on June 9 at the Turlock High School Auditorium. Rev. James Frerkes of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Los Banos gave the invocation. Dean Caswell gave the main address entitled "Responsible Democracy." The student speaker was William H. Green, Jr. who spoke on "Responsibilities of Leadership Through Service." The SSC College-Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Bruggman, contributed the music. Acting President Crowley spoke on "Our Heritage of Leadership" after which he unveiled a portrait of the late Founding President J. Burton Vasche painted by Robert Coffin of Denair. Acting President Crowley also conferred the degrees for the graduating students. The benediction was given by Rev. Primus Bennett of the Turlock First Christian Church. There were sixty-five graduates who were mostly those students who had attended SSC for the last two years.

During the year, the usual social events were held by the students. An all school party, having the name "Pow-Wow," was held on September 29, 7:30 pm at Donnelly Hall. Dress was "ultra casual," and there were "games, dancing, refreshments and socializing." Senior Class President commented in the Signal about the event:

The event was free of charge to everyone and it offered a variety of activities to suit the interests of most students. Games, discussions and dances formed a combination that pleased all who attended. While the decorations were such that those present were reminded of an Indian village, the refreshments tended to indicate an Italian flavor, and the dress resembled that of beatniks.

 A winter dance, "Holiday Fantasy," was held December 9 at the Turlock Golf and Country Club. Tickets were $1.50 per couple. Both the men and women student groups were responsible for its planning. Dick Brown was voted to be "St. Nick" and Barbara Silveira to be "Mary Christmas." President Vasche commented:

In a new college it may seem that traditions are slow in coming, but one can be sure of the fact that an evening of the type of last Saturday will make a lasting impression for students who will follow on the SSC campus.

The first Warrior Day was held April 4 with a free barbecue (hot dogs, beans, and soft drinks) for students and faculty near Donnelly Hall. Participants dressed up either as "squaws" or "warriors." Feathers were sold and Professor Robert Davidson gave a talk on California Indians which was followed by Indian dancing done by the Explorer Post of Modesto. Loree McGuill led the student body in signing Indian songs with Doug Hendricks acting as the master of ceremonies. The hope was Warrior Day would become a tradition.

 Turkeys were once again on the campus in December for the Far West Turkey Show. The SSC turkey judging team took first place among seven colleges competing in the college judging division. The members of the team were Myrle Haile, Edward Waller, and Ray Jordan. Buck Clausen, from Turlock High School, coached the team. They competed with colleges having strong agricultural programs. It was announced in the Signal on January 19, that six baby turkeys, which were to be mascots for the college, died primarily because of the inexperience of their caretaker.The turkeys were donated by a local hatchery, and the hope was they would be brought to the campus as mascots. The names of the deceased were: Praa, Simone, Antoinette, Goosey, Lynnette, and Roy. On the amphibian front, senior Ed Waller entered for a second year a frog in the Angels Camp Frog Jump held in May. His name was Stan, the Second, and he jumped five feet.

The Alumni Association was recently formed and was praised by President Vasche on December 15:

The Stanislaus State College Alumni Association is now a well-organized unit. All of us admire the fine working spirit of this initial group of graduates and their dedication to the development and progress of SSC.

To promote the mutual welfare of all members.
To maintain and strengthen bonds between the alumnus and college to the mutual benefit of both. This is done through stimulation of continued intellectual growth.
To encourage creativity and research in all areas.
To provide avenues by which the alumnus might contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
To assist the college in developing its human and material resources with an objective of achieving the highest standards of academic excellence.

Faculty

President Vasche was proud of the faculty that he had assembled. He made these comments about them:

IMPOSING BREADTH OF COLLEGE FACULTY. The SSC faculty is composed of well- trained and dedicated men and women who bring to SSC and to central California a most amazing range of backgrounds and experiences. Our faculty members some from the leading colleges and universities of the world, and within the ranks there are those who are proficient in the use of various European and Middle East languages. Likewise, we have those who have had broad experience in business and in the field of public education. The faculty is rapidly rounding into a well-knit scholarly group dedicated to developing on our campus the finest college program possible. We are extremely proud of our faculty family and the rapidity with which they have become adjusted to life in the community.

Full membership of the General Faculty shall be the President, Deans, Associate and Assistant Deans, Registrar, Professors of all ranks, Instructors, Librarians II or above, the Business Manager, and the Campus Development Officer.

Dr. John Caswell, Dean of Instruction, addressed the General Faculty at the first meeting on the topic of "The Pursuit of Excellence: Second Phase." All faculty members received copies of the address and were urged to read it because it had significant policy implications.

In December the General Faculty approved a resolution concerning the organization of academic departments and divisions. Academic departments were responsible for academic policy, curriculum, programs, professional development of faculty, and the selection, retention and promotion of faculty. The divisions were to handle administrative duties and coordinate interdepartmental business.

In regard to access to agendas and minutes of the various campus meetings, this was announced:

A general Open-Door policy exists on the SSC campus. Cabinet minutes, Board Agendas and Minutes, etc. are availalble in the Library and the President's Office for those who are interested.

In developing Stanislaus State College it is the hope of all faculty and staff that there can be developed the finest working atmosphere possible. Our General Faculty represents a tremendous step forward in implementing our basic objective - namely, providing a full opportunity for faculty participation in the development of program and policy.

We are also proud of the beginnings which have been made in the fields of the Faculty Women's Club and of the Non-Academic Staff Women. As time advances, certainly there will be other groups set up to meet the recognized needs. Meanwhile, our first efforts are now focused on making our General Faculty the best organization possible, and its operations will be the subject of very close scrutiny as the year advances.

The bulletin board opposite Lorraine Johnson's desk from time to time will contain articles and other notes of interest to the faculty. You are urged to glance at the board each day as you check your mail.

Committee work on faculty organization problems and on the college building program may be important, but not nearly as important as the work and attention we place upon our teaching. Let us always give the first priority to the needs of the student. By March 28, the dabbling had gone too far and sparked this complaint by the president:

The hundreds of hours of committee time this year has been given generously by members of the faculty and this we certainly appreciate. What we are concerned with is that committees operate by definite approach to specific problems to be studied and once agreement is reached, then the committee should move on to other business.

If we are to do our work as teachers it just is not possible to devote on a continuing basis as much time to committee work as has been expended in recent months. Let us look the field over and see how we can accomplish more with less committee time.

In the meantime the new state college system was evolving. Input from campuses was desired at the highest level as seen in this September resolution from the Committee on Faculty and Staff Affairs of the Chancellor's Office:

RESOLVED, That the Trustees of the California State Colleges ask the presidents and the faculties, including both instructional and administrative members, of each college to develop, at the earliest feasible date, proposals to improve the structure and function of local faculty councils for presentation to the Board of Trustees, working with and through the Office of the Chancellor and considering all relevant materials, including the 1961-62 study made by the Office of the Chancellor on faculty councils; and RESOLVED further, that the Office of the Chancellor report periodically the progress of this work to the Committee on Faculty and Staff Affairs.

This was followed by a report written by S.A. McCallum and entitled: "Faculty Participation in State-Wide Policy Formulation."

On December 7, representatives of state college faculties, state college presidents, the Chancellor, and the CSC Board of Trustees met in Fresno. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss proposed personnel regulations. This was the second time that the groups met. Those in attendance from SSC were: President Vasche, Faculty Clerk Galloway, and Faculty Speaker Bevins. President Vasche commented:

Most significant is the fact that Chancellor Gallagher and the Trustees are willing to give a full day in planning with the faculty representatives and presidents, and this is a good sign of the desire of all parties statewide to work closely together in building the best campus environment possible. For this we should be most thankful.

Discussed at the meeting was faculty governance and the need to have a central organization of faculty councils or senates. It was agreed that minutes of the faculty councils or senates of individual campuses would be sent to sister campuses and to the Chancellor's Office.

G.H. McCallum, a Chancellor's Office consultant, visited SSC on February 16 to gather information for a report on the organization and functioning of faculties at the various campuses. All SSC faculty members and committees met with him.

Professional people were needed in the growing college system which prompted President Vasche to request this on January 11:

We welcome the names of any professional people you know who are seeking positions in colleges - either for our faculty or for other state colleges. If you know good people in the east or middle west who are interested in teaching positions in California, let us know. You could also have them communicate directly with Chancellor Dumke who is in charge of this function with the Trustees.

In February the chancellor resigned unexpectedly (see "Major Events and Issues" section) which sent shockwaves through the state college system. An ailing President Vasche could not attend the March 1 General Faculty meeting but sent a tape to be played. He said this concerning input from the campuses:

I would go a little slow in directing communication to the trustees, for the simple reason that the fewer the contacts from the college faculties the more they will listen to the contacts. If each time the trustees meet they have communication from us, pretty soon they are not going to listen to any of them.

A General Faculty meeting was held May 10 to elect officers and to consider resolutions. Barnes Riznik was selected as faculty speaker and Lorna Swain as clerk. Riznik announced later on July 8 that he was leaving Stanislaus State and had to be replaced.

 These were the resolutions approved by the General Faculty and signed by the president for academic year 1961-1962:

#1 That Minimal Standards Be Established College-Wide for Individual Studies
#2 The Incomplete Grade
#3 Advisors and Chaperones for Student Organizations and Activities
#4 Proposed Policy Regarding Enrollment of Non-Academic Employees in College Courses
#5 Pay for Professional Services
#7 Purchase of Protective Clothing and Equipment
#8 Student Assistant Classification and Pay Plan
#10 Request for Note-Size Stationery and Envelopes
#14 Grievance Procedures
#15 Organization of Departments and Divisions
#17 Faculty Status for Librarians
#18 Procedures for Resolutions
#19 Endorsement of the Appointment of Dr. Buell G. Galagher As Chancellor of the California State Colleges
#20 Procedures for Retention, Promotion and Tenure
#21 Policy for Handling Questions on the Fitness of a Particular Item for the Library
#23 Withdrawal from Courses
#24 Course Numbering and Listing System
#25 Appreciation to Trustees
#26 Selection of Deans
#27 Summer Sessions
#28 Testing Policy
#29 Residence Requirements
#30 Library Acquistions Policy
#31 Allocation of Funds for Library Problems
#33 Masters of Arts Degrees Program
#34 Appreciation to President J. Burton Vasche (Signed by Acting President Crowley)
#35 Selection of a New President (Signed by Acting President Crowley)

These were resolutions of the General Faculty that were tabled, sent to committee, or rejected by the president:

#6 Selection and Appointment of Faculty (Rejected by the President)
#9 Grading Standards
#11 Cap and Gown Rental
#12 Travel to Professional Meetings (Rejected by the President)
#13 Health Service
#16 Student Publications
#22 Released Time for Speaker and Clerk (Rejected by the President)
#26 Selection of Deans
#32 Graduation with Honors (Rejected by the President)

These were the memberships of the faculty committees for 1961-62:

Committee on Committees:
Dean Galloway, Chair
Rudolph Ferguson
Thomas Barrett

Educational Planning Committee:
John Caswell
Clifford Cunha
Charles Farrar
Dean Galloway, Chair
Max Norton

Facility Planning Committee:
Gerard Crowley
Ferguson, Rudolph, Chair
James Hanson
Richard Reinholtz
Haig Rushdoony

Finance Committee:
Thomas Barrett, Chair
Mary Byrnes
Edward Fanucchi
Lamar Jackson
Ernest Rives

Nominations Committee:
Rudolph Ferguson
Eldon Koplin
Miriam Maloy, Chair

Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Committee:
Lloyd Bevans
John Caswell
Dean Galloway, Chair

Rules Committee:
Thomas Barrett
Lloyd Bevans, Chair
John Caswell
Rudolph Ferguson
Dean Galloway

Selection of Faculty Committee:
Lloyd Ahlem
Tom Emmons, Chair
Sylvia Ghiglieri
Paula Loeffler
David Stenzel

Student Personnel Committee:
Joseph Bruggman
Tom Emmons
Lola Johnson, Chair
Lorna Swain
LeRoy Wilson

Professional Ethics Committee:
Mary Brynes
Clifford Cunha
Robert Davidson
Lola Johnson
David Stenzel, Chair

Library Committee:
Thomas Barrett
Mary Byrnes
Glenn Hackwell
James Jensen
Richard Reinholtz
Barnes Riznik
John Caswell (Consultant)
Dean Galloway (Consultant)

Loans and Scholarships:
Tom Emmons
Rudolph Ferguson
James Hanson
Lola Johnson
Eldon Koplin
Ernest Rives (Consultant)

There were some changes in the committee membership. James Hanson and Kenneth Young were appointed to the General Faculty Finance Committee on October 12 while Don Driggs and James Jensen were appointed to the Selection of Faculty Committee.

Faculty were busy researching and publishing. McGraw-Hill published a book written by faculty member James Conant entitled Slums and Suburbs ($3.95 for hardback and $1.95 for paperback). In it "Conant warns that social dynamite is building up among drifting, jobless boys, and suggests ways to improve slum schools."

 President Vasche prompted more publishing by faculty in this January 11 message:

I would like to suggest to one of the professional committees that it would be of value to have developed here a directory of the names of editors and publishing companies. I hope that some of you will start writing books and preparing articles for publication.

On February 11, Dean Crowley announced a major breakthrough for faculty. The governor's budget had an allocation for state college faculty research. Any faculty member interested were asked to submit their request to John Caswell who in turn would forward it to the trustees.

There were some individual faculty accomplishments. Max Norton, head of the Humanities Division was appointed chair of the Stanislaus County Committee for Educational Television. Norton played a major role in the fund drive to establish Channel 6, KVIE, educational television. He was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the California Speech and Hearing Association in 1961. Robert N. Davidson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Youth as a community consultant. David Stenzel, history professor, was appointed to as the southern director (Modesto to Fresno) of the Central California Social Studies Association, announced November 27.

Reaching out to the community professionally was important to the area's educators. On December 1, General Faculty members met with key personnel from the Stanislaus County Schools. The theme of the conference was "Where to -- Where to" and was for the purpose of bringing together educational specialists of similar interests to share ideas and information.

It was with this same thought that President Vasche expressed his support of a speakers bureau:

Each faculty member has received a form requesting information concerning interest in making appearances before area groups on behalf of the college. This is an important professional activity and cooperation will be appreciated.

On April 26, he was elated with the response:

During the past year Stanislaus State College faculty members have made many appearances before public groups throughout the six-county area. Not only have these speeches helped to acquaint the public with our program and members of the staff, but equally important they have impressed upon citizens generally the high type of individual who is providing instruction on our campus.

 I realize off-campus appearances do take extra time, but I am sure the support which comes from these appearances is doing much to maintain and strenghten the support for the college. Your continued assistance in community service activities is deeply appreciated.

Mid-year, the campus was hit with a controversy. It was discovered that Tom Emmons, Associate Dean of Students, Admissions Officer, and Associate Professor of Education, had frauded his academic background. President Vasche discovered this while reading a history of Long Beach State College, where Emmons had worked previously. In it he was listed only with a master's degree. He worked for Long Beach State for two years and then went to the California State Department of Education where he was known as Dr. Emmons even by President Vasche. After some investigation, it was found that Emmons hadn't finished his coursework or his dissertation at the University of Denver as he claimed. He also stated in his file that he had held an administrative position in the Denver Public Schools which was not the case.

President Vasche confronted Emmons on January 3 whereby he submitted his resignation. Emmons had been one of the president's earliest selections for at post at SSC, having known him at the State Department of Education. His resignation was mandatory because he had fraudulently worn the doctor's hood and gown at several public events.

On January 11, President Vasche spoke to the General Faculty:

I have a serious matter to discuss with you which I bring to you because of a development on this campus this past week. It is going to be necessary for you to provide evidence of your degrees - either copies of your last diploma, master's degree or doctor's degree - to my office. It will only take a minute or two and it will protect you and the college, as well as the Chancellor and his office.

I had hoped that on this campus it would not be necessary to require this type of thing. Due to a gross violation of professional trust and ethics on the part of one faculty member on our staff this year who will not be back next year, and in order to protect us from this kind of thing from this point ahead, it is with regret that I must make this announcement to you. It will guarantee, I think, no further recurrence of this action . . I don't want to see any of you records or transcripts, but I must insist on seeing your final degree as you have it listed on your letter of application.

On January 15, the faculty Committee on Professional Ethics censured Emmons:

The Committee on Professional Ethics was recently informed by the President that Mr. Tom Emmons had claimed to hold the doctoral degree but was unable to present evidence to support his claim. The University of Denver has confirmed that as of this date Mr. Emmons has not been awarded the doctoral degree. The Committee further learned that Mr. Emmons has made misleading statements concerning his past professional experience.

The Committee concluded that these actions violated the fundamental ethical rules of our profession and censured Mr. Emmons for his actions.

The retention, promotion and tenure process was in place at SSC. A committee had been formed, and on January 4, it issued this statement concerning a quota system:

This group [RPT Committee] is to set up within the structure a procedural organization or system that will be the finest possible long-term democratic system. There is an immediate problem, however, to govern us for this year. We want full cooperation between faculty and administration. This is vital. We are bound in the state colleges by a certain percentage in academic grade rank:

Professor: Minimum --- 25 / Maximum --- 35
Associate Professor: Minimum ---20 / Maximum --- 25
Assistant Professor: Minimum --- 25 / Maximum --- 35
Instructor: Minimum ---15 / Maximum --- 20

The requirement of a doctoral degree as a terminal degree for most faculty, depending upon the academic area, was an issue early in the college's history. President Vasche spoke on the matter at the December 14 General Faculty meeting:

Possession of a doctor's degree is a basic requirement for promotion and status in a state college. Some progress should be made within three years. If you are conscientious, work hard, and want to get the degree worked out, we will do everything in our power to work with you.

The faculty Retention, Promotion and Tenure Committee, chaired by Dean Galloway, recommended the following promotions which were approved by the president on April 23:

Dr. Don Driggs ---- Associate Professor, Political Science
Dr. James Javaher ----Associate Professor, Physical Science
Dr. David Stenzel ----Associate Professor, Social Science-History
Mr. Chris Galas---- Assistant Professor, Physical Science
Miss Sylvia Ghiglieri ----Assistant Professor, Music

Some faculty who were seeking professional opportunities elsewhere which required letters of recommendation. The president responded to this need:

Letters of Recommendation. A number of questions have been asked recently concerning letters of recommendation for service at Stanislaus State College. The President is willing to prepare such letters upon request of faculty members for enclosure in university placement files. If any faculty member desires such a letter at any time he should obtain the necessary university form and submit it to the President.

There were unofficial reports on campus that some faculty weren't allowing students to voice their opinion in class especially if it differed with theirs. On April 4, President Vasche attacked that practice saying it interfered with the quest for truth and interrupted the development of a student's critical skills:

There have been occasional reports on our campus of instances where students have been discouraged from commenting in class or taking a position different from that of the instructor. This, of course, violates the sacred trust which we hold as college professors . . . Let us always remember that the education of the student is the only reason that this or any other college or university exists.

This issue was discussed by the General Faculty on April 9 in a forum entitled the "Purposes of the College."

 Now that faculty were somewhat entrenched at SSC, rights of faculty was becoming more important. In December, the General Faculty approved a grievance procedure based on the Chancellor Office's greivance procedure guidelines. It was a simple process and sensible for the times. Its structure went like this: if a grievance arises, the personalities involved are expected to resolve the difficulty orally. If that fails, then the faculty member may submit a grievance to each successive level of authority, i.e., department, division, and Dean of Instruction. If the grievance still isn't resolved it may be submitted to the General Faculty for a resolution or directly to the president.

Unions for state employees were not allowed at this time. There were professional organizations, however, which could represent faculty on professional matters. Dr. James Javaher invited all faculty to attend a November 8 meeting of the American Association of Unversity Professors.

A busy group representing the campus was the Faculty Women's Club. Members gave tours of the campus for new faculty wives on September 19. There was a a "Get-Acquainted Coffee" afterwards with child care provided. On September 23, the club held a family picnic at Hagaman Park. The club in March held a dinner and a tour of Miller's Ranch. These were the new officers for the 1962-63 academic year:

 

Louise Farrar----President
Adrianna Norton----First Vice President
Marion Rushdoony----Second Vice President
Muriel Stenzel----Corresponding Secretary
Dorothy Davidson----Recording Secretary
Agnes Bennett----Treasurer

Curriculum

Essentially SSC was a teacher education college especially in the training of elementary school teachers. At the time the college's elementary school program required the highest GPA of any campus in the system. In April, 21 student-teachers were placed in schools from Manteca to Merced. The effort was coordinated by Dr. Haig Rushdoony. President Vasche commented:

Stanislaus State College has a tremendous leadership job to do in the teacher training field and so far we believe the record has been good. Our student teachers this spring will be entering service in the classrooms next fall and they will contribute much to bettter education in this region. We are pleased at the fine reports which come back on the teachers we have trained previously and we know that this spring's group will be no exception.

The president was ultimately responsible for curriculum. He formed a group, the Academic Council, to advise him on curriculum and other issues. The membership consisted of the president, deans, faculty speaker, and one elected representative from each division which were:

Business----Kenneth Young
Creative Arts ----Clifford Cunha
Education ----Charles Farrar
Humanities ----Donald Frantz
Library ----Agnes Bennett
Science & Math----James Javaher
Social Science ----Don Briggs

Accreditation was on the minds of administrators and faculty. Representatives from the Western College Association visited the campus on September 25 to discuss accreditation and to serve as consultants. Dr. Caswell was appointed as the coordinator to develop the required accreditation report. Early winter, an accredition committee visited the campus to review the progress of the report. Helpful documents from the committee were posted for all toread. This note appeared in the Campus Digest:

The first accreditation report to the developed by a new college requires a long period of hard work, during which time not only are present practices evaluated, but longterm plans are outlined in detail. It is expected that each division of SSC will be reponsible for preparing the comprehensive statement on purposes, plans and programs of the college, and that these will be reviewed and coordinated in a series of work sessions during the current academic year. Dean Caswell will provide members of the faculty with details on the report and other accreditation matters as the college plans advance.

 The music and the drama programs were the most visible academic programs to the public. The first rehearal of the college-community orchestra was held September 25 at 7:30 in the Turlock High School Auditorium. All residents, as well as students, from the college's six-county service area were invited to participate. A mid-winter concert was held December 19 at the Turlock High School Auditorium by the Stanislaus State-Community Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Dr. Bruggman (orchestra) and Clifford Cunha (chorus). Professor Sylvia Ghiglieri was the featured pianist at the concert. She played a piece she composed: "Psalm 56." President Vasche commented:

The college continues to receive compliments for the Mid-Winter Concert. It certainly was a most refreshing experience to hear community-college orchestra and choir perform so magnificently . . . Again may we say that Stanislaus State College is dedicated to the highest in musical endeavors with this first Mid-Winter Concert representing the beginning of what will become another campus tradition.

Community concerts and performances were not without costs. In March a membership drive was mounted for the Turlock Community Concert Association, coordinated by Dr. Bruggman, Sylvia Sateren, and Lorraine Johnson. Memberships were $7 each and $3 for students.

A SSC student recital took place on May 3 at the Turlock High School Home Economics Building. Those students who participated were: Loralee McGill, soprano; Hebert Runner, baritone; and James Worthington, bass. These music students were under the direction of June Spencer. On July 24 near the Turlock High School Band Hall an outdoor choral concert was performed by the Stanislaus State College-Community Chorus which was directed by Professor Cunha. The chorus performed four concerts at the World's Fair in Seattle on August 10.

An amateur non-performance music group, Stanislaus State College Collegium, was formed in September. It was the inspiration of music professors Sylvia Ghiglieri and Clifford Cunha. All students with musical talent were invited to attend the weekly meetings. The purpose of the group was noted in the Signal:

The Collegium Musicum is an amateur oriented group aimed toward involving talented vocalists and instrumentalists in unusual combinations with unusual and exciting music. The main purpose of the group is to attain mutual pleasure, but also to revive the joys of home and community music. It is hoped that various groups will emerge from the Collegium; possibilities include a recorder ensort, Viol or string ensembles, and a group of Madrigal Singers. The group is exploring the possibilities of Baroque, medieval, and ancient music.

A college-community theater group was formed in October by Dr. Max Norton, Chairman of the Speech-Drama Department. The group's first program, "An Evening of Playreading," was held at the Turlock Community Playhouse in January. The first play the group performed was "Glass Menagerie," by Tennessee Williams. Major characters were performed by Jack Clemens, Margaret Hume, Abby Miller, Ray Jordan, and Marilyn Borges. In the spring the group staged "The Play of David" which was the first such production in western United States.

The speech students were active under the guidance of Dr. Max Norton. Students in the Speech-Drama Department course "Programming and Production of Radio and Television," broadcast nightly the program "Concert Hall" on KTUR, 9-11pm. The students selected the music, wrote the scripts, and furnished commentary on the music and artists. Those involved in the program were Patricia Hillier, Grace Bjarnason, Ed Waller, Cedric Benjamin, Ray Jordan, Jack Heald, and Dick Brown. Speech students did field work in hearing conservation at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Modesto and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock during the spring semester.

When World War II ended, America emerged as the leader of the free world. There was an international feeling in the our communities, and there would be no returning to the isolationism of the pre-war years. President Vasche spoke to the importance of knowing foreign languages on October 26:

Communication is essential in all relationships within and among nations, and in a world sharply reduced in travel time, the need for language skills is more important now than ever before. SSC will give heavy emphasis to the foreign languages at all levels of its program.

SSC art students were busy painting murals under the guidance of Professor Richard Reinholtz. In November, four SSC student artists and Reinholtz painted a mural (57 by 5 feet) on the front wall of the Ambassador Hotel in Palm Springs. The owner of the hotel saw an article in Post magazine which featured a mural done by the SSC artists at a Ceres festival. He commissioned them to paint a mural which incorporated various scenes in the Palm Springs area. The student artists were: James Chapman, Bob Turnbow, Thelma Keenan, and Delores Litle.

 Artifacts were donated to the college. On November 13, Mrs. William H. Dewhirst, Jr. of Merced donated four Egyptian cultural artifacts to the Art Department for the college's art collection. They were believed to be over 4,000 years old. Mrs. Dewhirst was a student, and the artifacts were from her late husband's collection. Artifacts and photos from an archaeological expedition led by Professor Robert Davidson were on display during December at Donnelly Hall. In it, Davidson and his students shared their findings from a Yokut Indian site.

Displays for educators appeared on occasion. There was an exhibit in Donnelly Hall during January of publications from the National Audubon Society. It contained teaching aids, new books, pamphlets, bibliographies and charts. The first annual textbook exhibit was held at SSC on July 5 and 6. Twenty companies displayed elementary and high school textbooks for local area educators.

The academic year saw the beginnings of cooperative or extended education . Social Science 4760, Contemporary World (3 unit) was taught at Sonora Union High School to benefit teachers and other adults of Tuolumne County. The Stockton program began on January 30. Counselor Rudolph Ferguson wrote:

STOCKTON EXTENSION PLANNED. Three extension courses will be offered by SSC at Stockton College starting January 30. The courses are Contemporary World Problems, Counseling and Guidance, and Social Psychology. Each course carries three units of extension credit. Contemporary World Problems will be taught Tuesdays 7-10 p. m. in Room 211 of the Stockton College Library. Counseling and Guidance will be taught Wednesday evenings and Social Psychology is set for Tuesday evenings in Room 210 of the Library Building.

In September, SSC courses were approved by the California Department of Education for veterans:

COLLEGE COURSES APPROVED FOR TRAINING OF VETERANS SSC has received from H.E. Summers, Chief Bureau of Readjustment Education, State Department of Education, an approval of all courses listed on pages 26 to 90, of the Stanislaus State College, General Catalog, 1961-63, for the training of veterans under the provisions of Section 1653(a)(4), Title 38, Chapter 33, U.S. Code, effective September 18, 1961.

Stanislaus State College has been invited to participate actively in the work of KVIE committees and it is hoped that members of the faculty who have particular interest in educational television will make this interest known. KVIE offers a great potential to the state colleges and it is hoped that we may avail ourselves to this outstanding resource.

A special conference on crime prevention was held on May 18 in Turlock. It was a community and college event having speakers and attendees from the local area. The State Attorney General was the guest speaker. The city of Turlock proclaimed the day to be "Crime Prevention Day." The coordination of the event was done through the Stanislaus State College Committee on Crime Prevention which was made up of social and criminal experts from the six-county service area.

The college's first "travel study course" was a trip to the Bach Festival at Carmel, July 20-22. Professor Sylvia Ghiglieri, Music Department, was the instructor. The cost for registration, lodging, transportation, and concert tickets was $48.50 for each person.

Enrollment

Fall enrollment was 725 students while spring enrollment was 790 students of which 447 were graduate students, 200 were seniors, 120 were juniors, and 21 were sophomores. In the spring there were 404 women and 386 men enrolled with the average age being 35. Summer school enrollment was 484 with the local school districts accounting for the majority of the students. The second session of summer school enrollment was 207.

The student body was changing as noted in this message by President Vasche on December 5:

As we develop our program here at Stanislaus State College, it is imperative that all faculty members acquaint themselves with problems which face students now who are seeking college admission. It is quite different from the "good old days."

Students taking night classes or Saturday classes, "extended day students," were given a survey to determine the what their needs were. Dr. Caswell, Dean of Instruction conducted the survey and the results were posted on March 8:

Question 1. Would you prefer 2 - 1 1/2 hour sessions scheduled on different nights to a single three hour semester?
Results: Yes 29, No 389.
Question 2. Would you prefer more classes scheduled in the hours between 4 and 7 pm?
Results: Yes 197, No 213.
Question 3. Would you prefer more classes scheduled on Saturday mornings?
Results: Yes 111, No 304.
Question 4. Would you attend classes scheduled on Saturday afternoons?
Results: Yes 59, No 357.

Academic Support

Libraries always need more space because of their growing collections and needs. This was the case for the youthful SSC library. More room was needed almost immediately for new library materials and for student study. In October a storage building was completed which was used to house little-used books, such as volumes of history and complete works of various authors, and also for back issues of periodicals.

Processing of library materials is time-consuming activity. To help ease this workload, in November College Librarian Dean Galloway requested that faculty complete their own order cards:

The great influx of orders at this time makes it impossible for the library staff to prepare order cards for faculty members . . . Books requested form lists, catalogs, or bibliographies, will be given lowest priority if cards do not accompany them. Selection should be checked with the library card catalog before submitting them for purchase.

Gifts were freely accepted by the growing SSC library. The Swedish Institute in Stockholm donated 24 books to the library. They were in English and were about Swedish culture and social conditions. Mrs. Albert Crowell made the arrangement for donation. Because the Turlock area was settled by Swedes, it was suggested by Turlock Councilman Enoch Christoffersen that the college library should have a strong Scandinavian collection. This could be attained by community donations, he commented.

The first "Alphabetical List of Periodicals" was became available on January 3. It contained a complete listing of the periodicals held in the library. It listed nearly 600 periodicals, 11 newspapers, and 23 abstracts or indexes.

The Library Committee was active. On March 9 it met and discussed (1) a resolution concerning the purchase of library materials for the use of departmental offices and laboratories, (2) a formula for the allocation of library funds to disciplines, (3) the library segment of the accreditation report, and (4) the new library building. It met again on April 27 and discussed the establishment of a children's book collection for the teacher education program.

The library didn't have resources needed for faculty research. The University of California decided to offer their resources and services to help fill this void. On March 20, in accordance with the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, the University of California announced that it was extending its library services to all institutions in California that are accredited by the Western College Association. The services included: (1) reference service to faculty, (2) interlibrary loan to faculty, and (3) borrowing privileges without fees to faculty.

The campus Library Director Dean Galloway began a book discussion group for faculty and students. The first meeting was on September 29 and was held at his residence in Turlock. The first book discussed was Marriage and Morals by Bertrand Russell. Copies of the book could be purchased from the director for 50 cents. Future groups met on the last Friday of every month and discussed these works: The Dispossessed, The Possessed, Comos and History, Arrow in the Blue, The Leopard, Noblesse Oblige, The War in Algeria, Ideology and Utopia, and Walden Two.

An academic library has the obligation to offer all points of view for study. This position supports the purpose of higher education which is to teach students how to think and make decisions based on information. During this time a new morality was rising in the United States and especially in arts and humanities. Fiction writer, Henry Miller, wrote sizzling novels which were judged by many to be "pornographic." Not to be stymied by censorship, the library purchased the Miller's Tropic of Cancer. This note appeared in the November10 Signal:

TROPIC OF CANCER: The controversial book by Henry Miller "Tropic of Cancer" has arrived at the college library. However, due to time consuming processing, it will be several days before it will be available for student loans.

From the beginning, President Vasche strongly supported an active audio-visual (A-V) department which he felt was essential for good teaching. It was an era where science and technology was on a pedestal and promoted widely. Dr. Bruggman was responsible for the A-V Office on campus. Since the college was so new, the breadth of A-V materials and equipment was weak. Dr. Bruggman contacted A-V facilities in the college's service area to detemine whether or not the campus could utilize those outside services and materials.

Because of demand for the A-V equipment and materials, faculty were asked to file requests with A-V during its hours of operation and to allow time for processing. If materials were wanted from the State Department of Education or the Stanislaus County Schools Office, requests had to reach those agencies two weeks before day of usage.

The SSC A-V Department hours were:

Monday----8-11 am, 1-4 pm, 6-8 pm
Tuesday ----8-12 am, 1-5 pm
Wednesday ----8-11 am, 1-4 pm, 6-9 pm
Thursday ----8-12 am, 1-5 pm
Friday ----8-11 am, 12-4 pm

5 16-millimeter sound projectors, 5 35-millimeter manual and automatic slide projectors, 3 35-millimeter film strip projectors, 1 Opaque projector 2 Overhead projectors, 5 Mono and stereo phonographs, 8 Mono and stereo tape recorders, 2 Viewers, 1 Portable screen

Taking care of yourself, Posture in Motion, Whatever the Weather, You and Your Classroom, Dickie Builds a Truck, Soft Soldering, Big World , The Community Bakery.

The athletic program would take awhile to establish as President Vasche commented on February 19:

Members of the faculty and student body have been devoting much time recently to the outlining of a college program of athletics and recreational activities. While we cannot compete at this time in any extensive intercollegiate sports program, we can move along this spring with the sponsorship of on-campus activities which will have a recreational value for both men and women students. Let us push ahead in this direction between now and June.

It is our expectation that the student body here, as the college grows, will want to have the same breadth for wholesome sports and other related events as are found in the typical college or university across the country. Obviously the development of such a broad program requires much thought and hard work - first, in setting up guidelines for the establishment and growth of such prgrams, in their financing, in the selection of faculty sponsors, advisors, and coaches, and in countless other related problems.
Here at Stanislaus State College we are starting from scratch, and Dean Bruggman will be calling upon members of the student body and faculty for assistance from time to time as policies are developed for specific activities. This is an important part of our college development, and may I urge your interest and full cooperation with Dr. Bruggman as this important foundation work is carried on. We want our activity program at SSC to be one of the very finest in the country, and with college-wide support and participation in the early planning, this objective can be achieved.

Football is a popular activity on most college and university campuses. In its early days as an upper division and graduate institution, Stanislaus State College can not be expected to enter into intercollegiate competition with schools which have lower division students. SSC will play its first football when it is located on its permanent campus with freshman and sophomore students.
Meanwhile, the student body and faculty will have time to lay plans for the inclusion of football in the school's activity program as a sound and substantial college offering. At all times, in football as in all other activities and services, educational values must be considered first.

Major Events and Issues

1. President Vasche's Health

 President Vasche dedicated his last year of life to Stanislaus State College. He was a fighter and man of the upmost integrity and drive who stopped working only when he could go on no further. In 1959, the president had surgery to remove cancer from one of his legs. The cancer went into remission but returned two years later. This statement from his opening day address captures the man's exuberance, positiveness, and determination:

The challenges and opportunities facing us are great, but we are indeed privileged people to be here today to take the first step in the development of this wonderful new institution, Stanislaus State College.

In 1953 he delivered an address at the Conference of the American College Public Relations Association entitled "The College and Its Publics: An Action Program in Developing Understanding and Support of Higher Education." In a sense this address summed up his philosophy and his practice of building human relationships which were so essential in the establishment of a new college. This statement comes from that address:

The essentials of public relations are the essentials of good human relations. Good human relations are based upon understanding and mutual confidence, respect for the opinions of others, a desire to render service, a willingness to make and abide by group decisons, and a sensitivity for the concerns of other people.

This means that every public relations program must be honest in intent and execution, comprehensive in character, and continuous in application. The heart of the program lies in its honesty of purpose, its attitudes of service, and its sensitivity of the problems which concern the public.

 The community thought well of him. Brown School Principal, John Allard, commented before a PTA group:

This purpose [the PTA's] has certainly been exemplified by Dr. Vasche . . . Here we have a forward looking, capable, Christian family man with a rich background in education, a man who works hard for the community - J. Burton Vasche is all of these.

I am very sorry that it is not possible for me to attend the meeting of the General Faculty. I do want to bring a word of greeting to you and especially to thank you for the many courtesies which you have extended to me these past few weeks. I am now at home and as I make this tape, our good business manager, our dean of students, and the secretary to the president are in the room all loaded down with tons of work.

I do want to express my appreciation and that of my family for your loyalty and your hard work. I expect to see you very shortly. I welcome visits but don't want everyone to come at the same time. Give us a ring next week - one or two at a time, and I will be very pleased to see you. I expect to be at home for awhile but will be on campus very very shortly.

Many of you friends have inquired about Dr. Vasche's health in recent weeks, and we have been able to give favorable reports regarding his progress.

 However, since there has been a decided change within the last week, Mrs. Vasche has asked that this news be shared with you. He was re-admitted to the Emanuel Hospital locally on April 21, and his attending physician now terms his condition quite critical.

Dear Chancellor Dumke:

 I deeply regret that due to illness I must ask you to release me from my duties as President of Stanislaus State College, effective Saturday, May 12, 1962. I am taking this action upon the advice of my physician, Dr. Everett H. Johnson of Turlock.

 I hope that you will convey this request to the Board of Trustees of the California State College System for action at their earliest meeting.

 May I express to you personally, and through you to the Board my appreciation for the fine cooperation and many courtesies which have been extended to Stanislaus State College during these first two years of operation.

Sincerely,

J. Burton Vasche, President

PRIDE IN THE APPOINTMENT OF A VICE CHANCELLOR. One of the finest actions which has yet occurred on behalf of our state college was the recent appointment by the Trustees of Don A. Muchmore as Vice Chancellor of the California State Colleges . . . Few men have given so generously of their time and talents on behalf of their state colleges . . . Don Muchmore will serve the state colleges with distinction in this new assignment.

PRESIDENT VASCHE RETIRES. President J. Burton Vasche Saturday retired as president of Stanislaus State College. His retirement came two years to the day after his appointment as the first president of the college in May of 1960.

Throughout his administration Dr. Vasche has continually stressed his desire to develop at Stanislaus State College the very highest standards of academic excellence. Under his leadership the college has established an enviable record in achieving these high standards.

Evaluate your people. Our folks at Stanislaus State College are all very interesting. They have done interesting work . . . You as Executive Dean are the acting head of the institution working out policies of this college in the operating details on a day to day basis with the State College Chancellor's Office and his people . . . I spoke to Dr. Dumke [Chancellor] very frankly about the many wonderful things Lorraine Johnson has done for us and of her unusual ability in the terms of operation . . . acting president is a tough assignment. The Executive Dean should now move over to the other office . . . You have done very well. You have made friends as fast as anyone I know - up and down the state . . . Your way looks clear. Whether it's clear to be president or vice-chancellor for campus affairs. What I'm saying to you, Gerry is that you belong right up there at the top with 100,000 students you're right up at the top! . . . I told Glenn [Dumke] he couldn't appoint anyone now. He can appoint someone for a short-term basis, but the year is about over. You'll ride through this year . . . You'll get through it very well.

 There are always problems that you cannot resolve. Look at yourself. Maybe you have got what it takes. The college personnel may decide it. They are a pretty good little gang . . . I told Dumke that you would be the most honest, straightforward person to work with . . . I said to Glenn that you have been running the college and doing a good job . . . When we hire a psychologist and a philosopher - let's not get a person up in the silvery clouds - we need a basic person . . . Gerry - see Charles Farrar! We don't want to let him get away from us. Encourage him that we want him back. Tell him that he will be promoted to Associate Professor when he gains his doctorate . . . Tell [Mayor] Enoch Christofferson I'm so appreciative for what he has done for me. I appreciate his calls. He has a great faith . . . In some offices of the State College presidents they don't speak to anyone. You have to fix it here that when you are not in they talk to Lorraine Johnson . . .

Higher education in California and throughout the nation has lost a dedicated leader in the passing of Dr. J. Burton Vasche. Dr. Vasche displayed broad vision and deep understanding as the founding president of Stanislaus State College. Underlying all his efforts was the goal of academic excellence. While stressing strength in the liberal arts, he recognized the role of professional and occupational programs.

 Many words and phrases come to mind as we attempt to describe the image which he has left with us. Keen and effective, and with dignity, he displayed a personal warmth, consideration and kindness toward those with whom he worked. There was no limit to his energy and drive. Each man was a member of the team. He was humble, devoted, and courageous.

 Our entire college and community of friends from throughout the six counties served by Stanislaus State College mourn the death of Dr. J. Burton Vasche.

A personal letter sent by Mrs. Vasche on June 3 to Dean Crowley:

Dear Mr. Crowley:

 Please extend to the faculty, the students and the staff of Stanislaus State College our expression of appreciation fo the floral tribute placed on Dr. Vasche's grave on Memorial Day. It helped to make a difficult day more bearable for us, who still bear a burden of great grief.

 The greatest tribute the College can pay to its founding President is to make his dream come true of a college unified in purpose, dedicated to the ideals of truth and quality in education, and inspired with a desire for personal excellence on the part of each student, faculty and staff member.

With warmest thanks,

Sincerely, Mrs. J. Burton Vasche and children 1262 Edwards Drive

Note of Thanks. The family of Dr. J. Burton Vasche extends profound thanks and appreciation to all members and organizations of the college family in whatever capacity they serve for the many expressions of devotion, loyalty, and friendship, signified in so many ways during the final illness and passing of Dr. Vasche.

 Stanislaus State College was most dear to him and even in his final hours his thoughts were of the college and of his hopes for excellence in all aspects of its existence. It is the hope of his family that this goal of excellence will continue to be of prime importance to you all, in all of your endeavors as you work toward the continued building and development of Stanislaus State College. Thank you for all you have done and have meant to us.

-- Mrs. J. Burton Vasche and children, Lenore, Joan, J. Burton II, David and Mark

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Burton Vasche, as the founding president of Stanislaus State College, displayed broad vision and deep understanding in the development of an educational program stressing the goals of academic excellence and strength in liberal arts at that institution; and

 WHEREAS, by his own superb demonstration of personal qualities of effectiveness, consideration, courage and dedication, he generated a strong sense of loyalty in the community to that institution, and a high level of understanding among the faculty; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Vasche died on May 27, 1962; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, that the Trustees of the California State Colleges commend highly the contributions of Dr. J. Burton Vasche in the field of higher education in California and throughout the nation.

2. Selecting a New President

A new president needed to be selected. The General Faculty wanted to be involved in the process and passed this resolution on May 14 which was signed on July 18 by Acting President Crowley:

Resolution on the Selection of a New President

 Whereas, President J. Burton Vasche has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to make important and far-reaching decisions concerning the professional policies and educational philosophy of this new college; and

 Whereas, his energies have been dedicated to make Stanislaus State College an excellent liberal arts college; and

 Whereas, he himself initiated the full participation of the General Faculty in developing and maintaining the college's educational and professional policies and encouraged the review of all college operations by the General Facult, as stated in his messages to the General Faculty of September 1, 1960 and September 11, 1961; and

 Whereas, we have been deeply affected by President Vasche's courage, leadership and grasp of public higher education; and

 Whereas, the selection of a new President of Stanislaus State College is a legal and necessary responsibility of the Trustees of the California State College,

 Therefore, be it resolved that we, the General Faculty of Stanislaus State College, commend the Chancellor for advocating faculty participation in the screening of candidates and respectfully request the Chancellor to meet with faculty representa- tives for the purpose of establishing criteria, suggesting possible names, and screening candidates for the office of President of Stanislaus State College.

 Be it further resolved that the appointment of a permanent President be made as soon as possible, in order to give leadership at this critical moment in the growth of Stanislaus State College.

At the General Faculty meeting of May 29, five members were selected to serve on a faculty presidential selection committee which would be pure advisory. They were Thomas Barrett (chair), John Caswell, Don Driggs, Dean Galloway, and Eldon Koplin. The president who would be selected was Dr. Alexander Capurso who was a research associate at the Chancellor's Office. He had visited the campus on April 30.

3. Zoning of the College's North Area

 A new college brings revenue to the community, and there is money to be made in property. Planning and proper zoning is important to both insure business interests and to protect against unfair and unethical profits. A few years earlier, the Turlock community aggressively fought for the new college and won. Once that battle was over, another battle loomed between the downtown interests and the interests of those in the northern area where the permanent campus would be located. The county had zoned the northern area on a temporary basis as strictly agricultural. Their reasoning was to freeze land use in that area until a master plan could be developed. This zoning upset many landowners and interested commercial investors of the north area. There were heated meetings and angry words.

A group of 50 property owners in the north Turlock area formed the Taxpayers Planning Association of North Turlock (TPANT), asking for an immediate end to the zoning freeze. The group wanted a two mile stretch of Geer Road, from Highway 99 to Taylor Road, to be given commercial zoning. The group also accused the college of trying to control the planning of the north area. One member said, "The college is throwing its weight around. We were there before they came." But Al Brink, Chairman of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, the final authority in county planning and zoning, said the state and private interests will spend millions in the area and will "be there longer than any of us!"

Another group, Forward Turlock, Inc. (FTI), was formed to revitalize downtown Turlock and were in opposition TPANT. This organization said the northern group represented "land speculation only and the personal gain of a few." They demanded that the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approve a plan that doesn't sacrifice the downtown area and is appropriate for the college area. To open the battle, TPANT initiated legal procedures to establish a separate sewer district in the northern area. Many felt that TPANT really wanted to form a separate city. Fred Tamimi, the chair of TPANT, remarked:

We will get no benefit from the present sewer plans of the city. We don't want to be controlled by the city. Get away from septic tanks, that's what we want.

This appeasing editorial appeared in the Turlock Journal, November 7, calling for cooperation and the use of good sense:

It was assumed that even though the college were located two miles north of of the present city limits, the influence of Turlock and its people would be felt as the college progressed. Does not this "We'll go it alone" threat negate this advantage? Would not the foolish formation of a new city between here and the college take away one of the factors upon which the State made its college site decision. Somewhere along the line, somebody has lost sight of the original campaign and purpose of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. Surely the many fine people who reside in the north area are not going to sit by while a few spokesmen undo all the good that has been done in bringing the college to this area. The Journal refuses to believe that there aren't enough public-spirited citizens in that area to bring a halt to the bad publicity which is being received.

 A new Turlock General Plan was approved by the Stanislaus County Planning Commission on December 7. The commission voted after a short public hearing of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Most of the remarks at the hearing centered on the Stanislaus State area. County Planning Director Martin Schueller did not want to see Geer Road develop haphazzardly like McHenry Avenue in Modesto. The Tamimi group was present and wanted to unfreeze the zoning by adding 90 acres for commercial development especially for businesses like service stations. It was agreed that the county would slowly unfreeze the agricultural zoning allowing residences and commercial facilities to be built.

The plan as voted upon would eventually allow commercial development to serve a population of 84,000 in the Turlock area. Seven shopping centers appeared on the plan for a total of 93 acres. However, the only changes in the north area was zoning for residential property. A public hearing on the plan was to be held February 1 and notices would be sent to 600 residents of north Turlock.

Afterwards, Tamimi said that TPANT didn't get the commercial zoning they wanted, and that the city did. He noted caustically that if the city planned further projects in the northern area, and wanted TPANT's support, it might not get it.

President Vasche commented on the Turlock General Plan:

This is a monumental step ahead for the community and it has particular significance for the long-term development of Stanislaus State College. With the approval of the General Plan, the first legal step has now been cleared for eventual zoning and community development of the area surrounding the college site. SSC is blessed with one of the finest college sites to be found in this land and college, community and county will now move ahead together in the development of the area which eventually will be the college community.

I charge you sincerely, do not let this college down. Put sinews in Vasche's wings and strength in his arms. Everything of success of this college depends on the undergirding given by the community . . . The futures of Turlock and SSC are banded together. The future is one.

Public Works of the City of Turlock estimated that a 18-inch sewer line for the college would serve 3,000 and would cost of $140,000 to $150,000 to install. This expense was on the January 8 ballot which was approved. President Vasche commented on its importance:

People of Turlock on Tuesday by an overwhelming vote approved the sewer bond issue. The way is now paved for extension of trunk lines to our Stanislaus State College permanent campus - a step which must be taken before long-range permanent building begins . . . To all who voted in support of the measure, the college will be forever grateful!

Public hearings were conducted for the month of February by the Stanislaus County Planning Commission concerning the Turlock General Plan. The hearings were extended for two months to allow all of the property owners in the area to speak.

President Vasche announced the establishment of a citizens advisory committee on February 23:

PROGRESS IN NORTH AREA PLANNING. All of us at the college are most pleased at the wonderful public response which has come to our first step in what will be the development of the permanent college community. The establishment of the Citizens Advisory Committee - a joint action of the County of Stanislaus, City of Turlock, and Stanislaus State College, represents one of the most significant developments in the progress of our college to date. You may expect the Citizens Advisory Committee to make specific long-term recommendations which will be of extreme value to the county, the city and the college.

Harry A. Parks, representing an investment firm from Oakland, announced in January, a plan to build housing on 62 acres next to the college. The area was south of the campus on Monte Vista and east of Del's Lane. The plan was to build 940 apartment units on 47 acres, 10 acres for a shopping, and 5 acres for a motel. The architecture would conform to the SSC buildings to be erected. It was put before the county and city governments. At the County Board of Supervisors meeting, it was stated by an attendee that Parks had lots of money which got him approval. The rezoning of the southeast corner of Monte Vista, across from the campus, to commercial, was not fully known even to property owners in the area.

Cecil Hix, who owned land across from the college site on Geer sued Tamini. Tamini bought a lot of 130 by 180 foot for $18,500 in 1960 and didn't make the payments of $2,000 a year. Hix asked the court to rescind the contract because it was difficult for Tamimi to meet it because of the zoning. The first acre of land to sell near the college sold for $4,000 still under agriculture zoning.

On March 28, at a meeting of the College Area Planning Committee, Executive Dean Crowley stated that part of the decision to locate a campus north of Turlock was that the city of Turlock would annex it and provide city services. He and the California State Colleges were against any move to establish another city where the campus was located. In an April 3 letter to the Turlock City Council, President Vasche said that it was in the best interest of everyone to have the college immediately annexed into the city.

The College Area Planning Committee met on April 4 and discussed controlled growth versus free growth. Commercial strip zoning along Geer Rd. would not be allowed because it would be a detriment to the local residents. At the April 11 meeting, Crowley presented the results of a survey of the location of commercial and residential facilities in college towns. Generally next to campuses were book and supply stores for student needs, student civic meeting centers, apartments, rooming houses, and sorority and fraternity houses. One-quarter a mile away were banks, churches, and religious centers. Between 1/4 mile to one mile, there were shopping centers, restaurants, service stations, offices, theaters, and residential dwellings.

At the College Area Planning Committee meeting of April 18, the committee concurred with architect Reid's proposal that parks should be located at the entrances to the college which would be a total of 35 acres. Total cost for four park sites would be $58,000. The committee decided to support that proposal and noted that community-minded citizens might donate land for that purpose. It was suggested that an airport could be built near the college but noise and danger ruled that out. At the May 9 meeting, the committee decided to recommend that buildings within one-quarter mile of the permanent campus should be residential and that new types of zoning districts be devised to allow for special needs of the college area.

The May 24 commitee meeting at the War Memorial Auditorium had 140 residents in attendance. The committee listened to complaints but stuck with the decision of one-quarter mile of one-family residentials in the college area. Harry Parks of Oakland complained because he wanted to build an apartment project, and Fred Tamini complained because the interim zoning would not allow him to build a hospital, clinic and nursing home. He said projects take time to develop. Crowley objected to residential zoning north of Monte Vista because it would cause leap-frog development.

At the committee meeting of June 20, Crowley wanted Del's Lane to come straight from the highway which would help accesss to the college. C.V. Hix's plan for 10 acres of commercial and 10 acres of residential near the college failed approval by the committee. Joe Bisho was angered and called it "downtown politics." Stanley Wilson then challenged him to name names and dates in regard to his statement which Bisho declined.

The College Area Planning Committee met on July 25 to discuss the major streets and highways of the college area. The members on the committee representing SSC were: Acting President Crowley, Counseling Officer Ferguson, Professor Riznik, Student Body Vice President Linda Sanders, architect John Lyon Reid, and Facilities Planner, Dale Fleming. The recommendations of this committee were submitted to the Stanislaus County Planning Commission. The recommendation was for R-1-12 and R1-9 zoning near the campus which would provide 12,000 to 9,000 square foot lots. On July 12, The Stanislaus Planning Commission approved residential zoning for almost all of the north Turlock region, but Harry Parks lost his bid for commercial property.

4. California State College Chancellor Buell Gallagher

The story of Dr. Buell Gallagher is important to the history of SSC because it encapsulates the drama of the cold war, Communism, and free speech, and also because his resignation led to another chancellor being appointed whose tenure would extend for two decades. Gallagher became the first chancellor of the new California State Colleges in April 1961. He was a unique person and his experiences were just as unique. He was the son of a Congregationalist minister who himself became a Congregationalist minister. He was born and grew up in a conservative Midwest community but became an outspoken internationalist and liberal. He was a white president at black Talladega College in Alabama where he fought for black employment in war factories. Throughout World War II he remained a pacifist but seeing the irony in this he remarked:

There was I, a publicly acknowledged pacifist, using my energies to help the war effort. We attempted to establish an island of sanity and decency in the midst of an indecent and unconscionable caste system.

If it is to be our lot in this critical hour to bear the blows of posturing practitioners of professional patriotism, let us do it with the quiet confidence that the anvil is stronger than the hammer.

The impact of his wisdom, personality and enthusiasm was most inspirational to the ROTC Corps of Cadets. By personal example Dr. Gallagher motivated the ROTC students to a more realistic recognition of citizenship responsibilities to the Nation they serve. Through his unceasing efforts, the ROTC program at the City College of New York became a vital and dynamic element of the educational curriculum and and outstanding example of the effective effort of colleges and universities to furnish the best graduates for continued development as the Nation's future military leaders.

THEREFORE, the General Faculty of the Stanislaus State College unanimously endorses, without reservation, the appointment of Dr. Gallagher as Chancellor of the California State Colleges and commends the Governor and the State College Board of Trustees on their choice of Dr. Gallagher as Chancellor.

The course towards his resignation began in January when the trustees gave him a week to issue a policy statement concerning communist speakers on state college campuses. He asked for more time, but outside right wing groups pressed for a statement. A week later he did respond stating it would be left up to each campus president to determine who would be permitted to speak. He made his position clear in regard to dissension whatever it may be:

Dissent is not disloyalty - not in a free society. In a closed society, of course, dissent is synonymous with disloyaty, since neither can be permitted. But in a free society, recognizing the right to dissent, dare not fall into the error of confusingly identifying permissable disloyalty. Real disloyalty must be ferreted out, exposed and expunged, if freedom is to endure. Democracy has the obligation to protect itself against betrayal. But to look at every dissenter with the jaundiced suspicion that he is actually disloyal is only the first step in a very short journey which leads to a land of corrupt and corrupting miasma where suspicion is taken as proof, trial as condemnation.

Mr. Thomas W. Braden, president of the California State Board of Education and a member of the Trustees of the California State Colleges, spoke at Orange County College last month on the topic "How to Fight Communism." A copy of his address is available to interested faculty in the Library.

They have no regard for truth. Like the Communists, they use only that portion of fact which suits their purposes. If I were to stand before you and say that the American flag is red, white and blue, they would quote me as having said that the American flag is red. If they quote my words today, they will use only certain carefully selected phrases or paragraphs, disregarding anything which might put the thoughtful and convinced Center in a favorable light, and sowing the seeds of distrust and suspicion with a profligate hand.

Gallagher announced resignation provoked this reaction from President Vasche:

All of us at SSC were shocked to receive news that Chancellor Buell Gallagher had resigned . . . While our college contacts with Dr. Gallagher have been limited to this point, I am sure that all of us here were impressed with his sincerity and by his firm dedication to principles. We deeply regret Dr. Gallagher's decision to leave our state colleges. He had made many friends within the ranks of the general public and of our state college people.

My suggestion to you, however, is that we can best protect the interest of our college by concerting our efforts to building the strongest college program possible, and not worry too much about the steps the trustees are going to follow at their meeting this week in Sacramento in regard to the Chancellor. If we can build our program down here with the full support of the people, that will be the best thing for us, and in the long run it will give us the finest one of all the state colleges . . . The trustees are meeting at Sacramento today and tomorrow. Dean Crowley will be attending these meetings as an observer to protect our interest in relation to our state college building program . . . We have had the assurance from Ex-Supervisor Veneman who is now Assemblyman indicating his full support of our program; Mr. Donnelly of the State Senate, Mr. Cobey, Mr. Winton and others are also working very hard for us. This means that we will be in pretty good shape in relationship to the Governor's Budget.

The Board of Trustees consists of 16 men and women who have been selected by the Governor and they represent individuals of outstanding accomplishment in their respective fields of endeavor. It is my hope that the Board will select the best qualified person in America as the Chancellor with the pledge that SSC will give full support to the selection.

Urgent please consult with chairmen of Faculty Senate or Council and make necessary arrangements. In accordance with the Boards announced decision to consult with state college faculties about the appointment of a Chancellor I am calling a meeting of the Chairmen of the Senates or Councils and two other faculty representatives from each college to be chosen by any means determined by the colleges Senate or Council to meet at Los Angeles State College Friday March Nine in Executive Session at Eleven AM. A meeting with state college presidents will be held at Nine Thirty AM same day and place. In addition the Trustees Committee will meet at Three o'clock to receive criteria recommendations and identification of names to be placed in consideration by local campus membership organizations. If you have chapters of AAUP, AFT, ACSCP, CSEA or CTA please notify them to this effect. Representation is limited to one individual per campus chapter and/or written communication.

1. He should be a figure whose standing on the national scene is appropriate to the present and future importance of the system. The salary and prerequisites of the position should therefore be at the top of the profession for the nation at large.

2. He should ideally have an established reputation for leadership in the academic world, including faculty and administrative experience at the college or university level, rather than eminence in business, politics or military service.

3. He should have demonstrated a willingness and capability to work with the public and with the elected representatives of the public.

 4. He should have demonstrated an understanding of responsibilities of faculty members in the determination of educational policy.

5. He should not be chosen from the present or past staffs of the University of California, the State Department of Education, or any of the California State Colleges, for it is essential that the approach his assignment free from assocations which might prejudice his position. He should preferably be chosen from outside the state.

Dr. Glenn Dumke was one of top candidates for chancellor. He been been selected as Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs of the state colleges in October. President Vasche wrote to Chancellor Gallagher praising Dumke:

I am delighted at the appointment of Glenn S. Dumke as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. You could have searched throughout the world and not found another man more promising for this position. He will be a wonderful aid to you as you build ahead on the overall State program.

The new chancellor promised his fullest support for SSC:

We will do our best to help Stanislaus State develop into one of the great colleges of this great system . . . I congratulate Stanislaus State on the excellent progress it has made under the leadership of President J. Burton Vasche, and I look forward to working with the college, its students, faculty, and community in my new capacity.

The students in these colleges, and in others, are the leaders of tomorrow. The job we do in these colleges is inevitably going to have tremendous effect on the type of nation and world we live in. If it is good, it will be because we, and others like us, have done our job well. If it is not, it will be because we, at least partly, because we have failed.

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