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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks @ SeattleU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The peS ctator by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks @ SeattleU. Resignation Confirmed Fitterer to be Chancellor by PattyHollinger five-man Boardof Trustees gov- Editor erningS.U. It wasindicated that The resignation of the Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, the lay membership of the J., S.U., replacement by Board would include both fac- S. President of and his Fr.Ken- representatives. Baker, S.J., officially morning ultyand alumni neth was announced this However, the seating of a stu- during a press conference m the A. A. Lemieux library. dent representative remained The announcement was uncertain. made at 9:45 a.m. by the to "meet critical andimmediate Fr. Baker,40, arrivedon cam- Very Rev. Joseph E. Perri, financial needs and to continue pus yesterday afternoon from J., to serve its students and facul- Spokane's Gonzaga University S. Executive Vice Pres- ty." where he has been influential m ident and Religious Supe- Under Fr. Fitterer's five-year restructuring Gonzaga's Board rior for S.U.s Jesuit Com- presidency the University's fund of Trustees which now includes munity, who said the 47- raising program was greatly ex- lay members. -year-old president resigned panded to meet the growing fi- become the first Chan- nancial crises of private educa- HE WAS introduced to prom- to tional institutions across the na- inent membersof the University cellor of S.U. tion. community at a dinner and so- cial hour last night m Loyola FR. PERRI said Fr. Fitterer THESE ADMINISTRATIVE Hall. would remain chairman of the moves are seen as "Phase I" During the dinner Fr. Fitterer Board of Trustees after assum- m the restructuring of S.U.s announced that Robert O'Brien ing the chancellorship Feb. 1. Board of Trustees and are con- chairman of the Pacific Car and — sistentwith the trendof limiting Foundry Co., had presentedhim photo by bob kegel This is the first time the chair- the powers of the University with a donation of $25,000. NEW PRESIDENT: Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J., right, re- manship will not be held by the president. of president. O'Brien heads S.U.s Board cently selected to become the fifth president of S.U., talk- University It is speculated that within Regents. Fitterer, chancellorship, said, year ed with the Very Rev. John A. S.J., and Mrs. The he this academic "Phase II" At this morning's press con- O'Brien, was created by the Board of of this movement will place lay ference Fr. Perri describedFr. Robert wife of the chairman of the Board of Trustees to allow the University members on the now all-Jesuit, (Continued on Page 3) Regents, at a banquet held m his honor last night. Optimism Key Word SEATTLE Among S.U. Trustees by Art Reis Fr. Edmund Morton, Academic The appointment of Fr. Ken- Vice President, Fr. Robert Reb- neth Baker as President of S.U. hahn, Vice President of Student Spectator Affairs, Wood, has brought mixed feelings to and Fr. Francis the University campus and Electrical Engineering Chair- UNIVERSITY many questions. man, commented upon the sud- Some of them were put to den change. members of the S.U. Board of XXXVIII, Seattle, Washington Thursday, January8, 1970 Trustees this week. OPTIMISM was the word of Vol. No. 22 n49*. The Very Rev. Joseph E. the day. In an interview, Fr. Perri,Executive Vice President, Perri tried to explain the change and the optimism. "All jobs are only as effective as the people who fill them. I think that we are fortunate to have two very fine men who Baker ViewsS.U. As Great Challenge will fulfill their jobs well and by Kerry Webster an academic leader, and they Fr. Baker cautioned,however, who will cooperate very closely Executive Editor felt Ihad the qualifications,"he that restructuring of a univer- and work effectively together. Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J., named this morning to be- said. sity must be undertaken with "I honestly don't anticipate any great re- come president of S.U., says he looks forward "with While head of the Theology deliberation. problems m this great joy" to becoming department "Re-incorporating the Univer- gard. a "real academic leader for the at Gonzaga, Fr. sity along "I feel that we have actually Universitycommunity." Baker sponsored a sweepingre- the lines of the char- ter we introducedat Gonzaga is strengthened the job of the of- telephone been form of that department's core In a interview haven't involved m past requirements,and helped a very complexand complicated fice of the president by provid- Spokane, 40-year- decisions and find what's imple- ing him a who can from the out ment similar revisions m other legal— process. It is very tech- with man old theologian told The going on." nical Ilearned that much at devote himself almost exclu- BAKER, who has been areas.He was also instrumental sively fund raising." Spectator he felt great en- FR. m therecent introduction of lay- Gonzaga. However, the S.U. to involved m curriculum reform trustees have studied our re- Why was Fr. Baker the man thusiasm for his upcoming and men into the university's Board institutional restructuring of Trustees, and the appoint- sults, and they seem satisfied for right now? assignment. at Gonzaga, said he felt this with them, and they want to "We, the trustees, felt that we background had ment of a student to the Board "According to all the things prepared him of Regents. move m this direction." should look for a president from that are said about college pres- for the type of leadership which outside the University rath- idents," he said, "I should be will be expected of him at S.U. "My understanding, from the NO IMMEDIATE changes, er than from within our own apprehensive. But Ilook at my- "The trustees indicated to me other trustees, is that we want academic or otherwise, are institution, althoughseveralJes- self and Ifind that I'm not. I that one of the reasons they in- to move m these same direc- planned for the near future, uits from S.U. were considered. think it's a great challenge to vited me to take this position tions as soon as we conveniently however. Fr. Baker character- "We felt we wanted a younger come into a place m which you was that they were looking for can at 5.U.," he said. izedhis first few months at S.U. man who had the credentials to as a periodof orientation. fill the role as president at this "I come m as an outsider," particular time," he said. he said, "so the first job Ihave to do m the first couple of SPEAKING from his office m months is to become acquainted Campion Tower, Fr. Rebhahn with everyone and learn the listed some of the reasons he strengths and weakness of Se- felt both a change was made attle U. After Iget adequate and why Fr. Baker was selec- information, then we'll see what ted. decisions will have to be made "Fr. Baker, while being a (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 2) Jesuit Leaders Praise Fitterer's Contributions The Very Rev. Peter Arrupe, to achieve a balanced budget for General of the Society of Jesus, the University,"said Fr.Kelley. and the Very Rev. John Kelley, Fr. Arrupe sent his thanks for Provincial of the Oregon Prov- Fr. Fitterer's contributions to ince of the Societyof Jesus,have "academic excellence andactual issued a statement commending social involvement" of S.U. He the VeryRev. John A. Fitterer, also noted the formerpresident's S.J., for his service to S.U. dedication m gathering funds Fr. Kelley concurred with the for the University. decision made by Fr. Fitterer Fr. Kelleyconcluded "All pri- and the Board of Trustees to ap- vate colleges m the U.S. are af- pointa newpresident. flicted with the specter of insuf- ficient It be a trag- a funds. would "WITH THE selection of ic loss to this nation theyhad President, Fr.Fitterer, with if FATHER KENNETH BAKER. newly Joseph Perri, S.J.. Executive Vice Presi- new their doors and sys- S.J.. his experience, will be m a po- to close the appointed President of the University, is dent. sition as Chancellor to devote tem of the state education alone greeted at Seattle's Boeing Field by Fr. —photo by bob kegel all his time, energy and talents remained." Campus Looks at it's Gonzaga Views New President by Bruce Countryman As head of the Theology de- University m nearby Pullman, "Full-Time" President Editor, partment, he was also influen- and is the principal organizer by Kathy McCarthy dispute. The Gonzaga Bulletin tial m reforming curriculum re- of weekly theology and philoso- News Editor ASSU president Dick McDer- (special to The Spectator) quirements during the last aca- phy seminars offered to Spo- What difference will a "full- mott feels "students can only SPOKANE, Jan. 6— demic year. He strongly advo- kane area priests. time" academic president make benefit from the change." Father Kenneth W. Baker is cated dropping the 12-hour The- Square-jawed, energetic, and m S.U.? "I'm sure Fr. President did strong on will power,and main- ology requirements, making the intense, Father Baker is re- what he could do m the area of tains a determined stance on courses elective m competition spected and well-liked by stu- THE SELECTIONof Fr. Ken- meeting with students. He saw those issues he thinks import- with all others offered. The cur- dents and faculty. Though a neth Baker as University pres- his priorities,Ican't say wheth- ant. riculum committee eventually moderate m political and edu- ident and the resignation of the er he was right or wrong." During discussions last year effected a compromise by low- cational issues, he is very force- Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, on revamping the legal status ering the requirement to six ful m implementing those re- S.J., to assume the duties of HE FELT the greatest stu- of Gonzaga University, for in- hours. forms m which he does believe. Chancellor of the University is dent complaint—was presidential stance, Father Baker strongly "Some men are born great," intended to streamline the office inaccessibility the president advocated the transistion from FATHER BAKER has been fairly active m a resurging stu- Shakespeare says m Twelfth and allow more time for cam- was an "unknown quantity." an all-Jesuit Board of Trustees Night, "some greatness pus affairs. Jim Tollefson, chairman of to a combined Jesuit-lay board dent liturgy at Gonzaga, and is achieve McGuire, Committee, frequently called upon to speak and some have greatness thrust Professor Jim of the Student Rights with a 5-to-4 Jesuit predomi- upon them." S.U.s School of Business, saw sees the need for reordering nance. m student forums, such as the the previous arrangement as S.U.s priorities and hopes the micro-forum held on the recent Father Baker definitely be- "one man attempting to hold new president will do this. HE STAUNCHLY opposed, Vietnam Moratorium Day Oc- longs to the second category. down two jobs." however, the proposed deletion tober 15. He has also given fre- He should make a strong and "Fr. Fitterer was working "WE'VE BEEN TRYING to of the words "Catholic" and quent conferences at the New- capable president for Seattle largely with the regents m fund raise money to build a good "Christian" from the bylaws man Club at Washington State University. raising, developmentand legis- school — this is backward— we and articles of incorporation of lative action and devoted him- should try to make this the best the university. Father Baker self almost entirely to off-cam- university academicallyas pos- felt that deleting these words, pus pursuits." Fr. Baker is be- sible." a move considered to increase Four Presidents Guided ing brought m to "fill the void" "Hopefully (the new presi- the possibilityof state and Fed- m the post of academic presi- dent) will be able to let students eral financial aid, would greatly S.U. In Formative Years dent. know what's goingon m the Ad- jeopardize Gonzaga's autonomy Fr. Kennth Baker, S.J., soon added the School of Commerce ministration and will be able to and independence from state and Finance, later the School McGuire said he would look be more openm tellingus what control. to become the fifth president of thinks," Seattle University, is also the of Business, as S.U.s fifth ma- to a "full-time internal presi- he when he isn't under Father Baker was influential jor academic unit. dent" for more carefully con- so many outside pressures, Tol- m molding the current system 17th Jesuit chief administrator sidered answers to questions lefson continued. of government at Gonzaga, on to serve here since the founding Fr. Albert A. Lemiuex, S.J., raised by faculty and hopes Fr.Baker which all majorpolicy of the school m 1891. became presidentm 1948. Short- students. Tollefson that decisions ly afterward, College He hopes this will open chan- will be able to deal more di- are made by the Jesuit -lay Seattle College, a school for Seattle be- nels of communication and pre- rectly with the campus, so that board, while ownership of the boys then locatedm what is now came Seattle University. Most vent a repetition of such prob- students may "come to know university remains vested m a the Old Science building, re- of the present campus facilities, lems as the Dean Robertson the man better." board of nine Jesuits. ceived its incorporation papers including both dorms, Loyola m 1898, but its executives held Hall, and the Pigott andBarman the simple title of "Administra- buildings, were built during his tor" until 1936. tenure. Fr. John A. Fitterer, S.J., be- Trustees Voice Approval IN THAT year, Fr. Francis came president m 1965, after Corkery, S.J., became the first having many (Continued from page 1) many serious financial prob- Fr. Morton,a former Gonzaga served for years member of the Board of Trus- president, president of Seattle College. He as Dean of the School of Arts lems. said that he thought construction tees at Gonzaga,is very famil- the change was definitely m the started of the Lib- and Sciences. Under his direc- iar with 'Jesuit University' op- "It became more and more eral Arts building, the first ma- tion, work on the A. A. Lemieux apparent he just couldn't best interests of Seattle Univer- erations. that sity. jor campus addition since 1893, Library was completed,and the devote his energy and time to began the School of Engineer- Connolly P.E. Center "He is experienced m vital Concurring with the other built. areas,such as reforms and that and still handle the ordi- ing, and began coed classes. core nary needs University members interviewed, Fr. Mor- all phasesof university academ- of the OF FOUR former presidents, as its chief administrator. ton explained that the financial HE WAS at by two, Lemieux and Fit- ics." University followed S.U. Fathers situation of the was Fr. Harold O. Small, S.J., who terer, will still be active at the "THE TRUSTEES came to of prime importance m the de- served from 1944-48. Fr. Small University. FR. PERRI listed other rea- cision. sons for choosing the Spokane the realization that we had to educator: make some kind of division "He has an teaching here. We found we would have FR. MORTON added: "I feel excellent to look for another to be the order record af Gonzaga, and he is man that first of business Spectator young. Ithink that this is some- the president of the University, will be a restructuring of the thing that is needed today— we since Fr. Fitterer has demon- government at S.U. so that this Published Tuesdays and Thursdays during Assistant News Editor: Don MeUon strated already he is a type of the school year except on holidays and dur- Feature Editor: Marcy Nicol needed a young administrator that sudden change m ad- ing examinations by Seattle University. Writ- Assistant Feature Editor: Marilyn Swart* so that he can relate ef- pretty effective fund raiser. ministration personnel won't ten, edited and financed by S.U. students. Snorts Editor: Art Reis more happen again. Offices at Seattle University, Seattle, Wash. Photo Editor: Bob Kegel fectively to the students and "We felt we wanted to con- 98122. Second-class postage paid at Seattle, Assistant Photo Editor: Mike Penney University." to "It is that the University, Wash. Subscription: $4.50 a year; close rein- Business Manager: Jan Sorenson staff of the tinue use him m that capa- vital fives, nlumni $3.50; Canada, Mexico $4.00 Advertising Manager: Chuck Nau "He (Fitterer) recognized that city, and yet, at the same time, as an entity, be separated from Other foreign addresses $6.25; airmail m Public Relations: Dave Nollette it was impossible for him to we felt we had to address our- the Jesuit community." US. $9.00. Art Editor: Dave Stimson Editor: Patty Hotlinger ~arrv on the two responsibilities, selves to the internal operations Fr. Wood was brief m his Executive Editor: Kerry Webster Staff: Ned Buchman, Ernie Bollard. Marc esoe-iaMy at particular University itself," Fr. romments. "All change Assistant Executive Editor: Marsha Green Houser, Chuck Duffey, John Kriss, Pete Mc- this of the is for News Editor: Kathy McCarthy Loughlin, Steve Giamberardini, Carol John- time when we are faced with Perri said. the good," he said. Advisor: Fr. 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/The Spectator/Thursday, 8, 2 January 1970 Years; '65-7C1967, TheFitterer of but. by MarshaGreen Enrollment rose in the fall Asst.Exec.Editor at a special assembly in the old gym, Fa- another tuition Five years. ther Fitterer announced years. hike, this one to $350. Five "Our hallmark," he said, addressing the The Fitterer years. students, "is to show in an age of skepti- It was a period marked by what cism that religious ideals can prosper on the Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., a campus noted for academic freedom." himself called a time of "ceaseless Academic Freedom, however, was to change." The campus expanded, form the basis for another bitter dispute mod- within the S.U. community. Ronald Rous- sprouting a new library and a seve, a young assistantprofessor of educa- ern physical education complex. En- tion, wrote an opinionarticle for The Spec- rollment rose, then dropped, as the tator, declaringhis belief in whathe called first of many tuition raises hit. Stu- "responsiblepre-marital sexual experimen- a greater voice m tation." dents demanded Suppression of the article by the Spec- University decisions, and as the de- acting appear- tator moderator, on orders from Fa- cade of the Sixties closed, it ther Fitterer, created a storm of contro- ed that they were being heard. versy thatraged for months, until Roussevc The Fitterer years began one February finally was forced to leave. day m 1965, with a surprise announcement The heated dispute created rifts be- remarkably similar to one being made to- tween the President, the students, and day. Fr. John A. Fitterer, then 42 years many faculty members that he was never old, was named the fourth president of quite able to repair. Seattle University, succeeding the popular Enrollment dropped again in fall of Fr. A. A. Lemieux, S.J. 1968, and Father Fitterer, in his State of Even before the new president had as- the University address that December,out- sumed the mantle of his office, he found lineda number of austeritymeasures which himself and his University enmeshed m he saidmust be taken to solve the financial scandal. The issue was basketball— two problem. S.U. players were suspended for failing to Among the effects of what the president report a bribery attempt. called "belt-tightening" was the lopping A happier event was the April ground- off of one story from the half-completed breaking for the new A. A. Lemieux Li- P.E. Complex, eliminating a swimming brary. Construction began m May, and the pool, handball court, classroom and one building was scheduled for completion m multi-purpose gym. September of 1966. Later in the year, Marycrest, a fresh- In a convocation for the outgoing Fr. man women's dorm at Broadway and Lemieux, it was announced that Catholic Cherry St., was closed as an economy Memorial Field was for sale, and the seeds measure. The displaced girls moved to of the Connolly P.E. Complex were sown. Bellarmine, and two floors of Senior women Trouble returned to plague the new moved to Campion, a liberalizationhailed president Barely a day after he assumed by student leaders. office, Father Fitterer was faced with a Soon after the Marycrest closure, the new crisis. A Spectator investigative re- College of Sister Formation succumbed to porter had discovered that certain ASSU the thinning budget, as the doors of the officers were using credit cards paid for suburban Issaquah campus were closed for by publicrelations funds to purchase meals good. at several expensive restaurants. Dr. James Robertson, dean of the School As tempers flared, the President de- of Business, provided Father Fitterer's clared a moratorium during which The final public crisis, with his angry resigna- Spectator agreed to print nothing further. tion. He charged that University fiscal mis- When the time expired and nothing was management was hurting the growth of his resolved, the newspaper resumed its in- otherwise successful school. vestigation. This time, m a front-page In the fall of 1969, the decline of enroll- declaration, Father Fitterer ordered a ment was somewhat less, and a new con- permanent embargo on discussion of the stitution gave impetus to an increasingly issue. The Spectator responded with a active student body. blank editorial space. Father Fitterer, meeting with informal Ifyou were a student on campus m that groups of students, assured them of Uni- year, you were contemplating a tuition versity cooperation in the search for re- raise to $225 a quarter. Men students were forms on various levels, including reconsti- preparing to move into newly-completed tution of the Board of Trustees. Campion Tower,and the women were look- A dream became a reality for Father ingover the Bellarmine premises. The P.E. Fitterer in November of this year, with complex was mentioned more and more the dedication of the completed Connolly frequently, and it was rumored that the P.E. Center.The presidenthad kept a close ASSU was planning to build a coffeehouse. watch on its inception and planning. After a prolonged debate, Archdiocesan Other dreams had been fulfilled in those authorities finally granted Jesuit faculty five years. New degree programs,such as the authorityto offer Sunday mass on cam- the Master of Business Administration pus. A cement masons' strike halted work course, the Master of Religious Education on the new library. The Chieftains defeated program,and the Master of Science in En- Texas Western, and handed the NCAA Na- gineering program, all came into being tional Champions their onlyloss that year. during Father Fitterer's tenure. S.U. celebrated its 75th anniversary m Five longyears ago,Fr. John A. Fitter- 1966 to grim news; enrollment was down er, S.J., a young administrator about to another 13.5%: tuition was up 40%. assume the presidency of a growing Uni- In a tradition-shattering appointment, versity, took a look around his new respon- Father President named a layman,William sibilities and commented to a reporter that A. Adkisson, as vice president for business the job seemed almost too big for oneman. and finance. Today, as he prepares to step down to "We hope the naming of laymen to ad- make way for a sharer of the burden, his ministrative positions within the University unintentional prophecyis complete. will be a continuing trend," he said. Baker Feels Rapport With Students, Fr. Baker Appointed President Faculty Essential To President's Job (Continued page1) too great one man this evening, remained unconfirmed (Continued from page 1) create a climate m which fac- from come for can research, dis- past year. until this morning. about the University's academic ulty teach and Baker as an "eminent and duty came to S.U. and students can grow intel- tinguished educator, dedicated As Chancellor his sole FR. FITTERER future." will be raising funds which will m 1955 as an associate profes- Fr. Baker expressed satisfac- lectually, morally, and as per- to leading our students and fac- classical languages and ulty scholarly advance- eventuallyprovide S.U. with an sor m tion with the creation of the sons." m the During quar- philosophy.He became dean of Chancellor, position ment of a purposeful Christian endowment. a fall post of a ter he said a $10 the College of Arts and Sciences designed to free the University IN ACCEPTING S.U.s top po- education." conversation April is million endowment would stabil- m 1956 and served until president from his traditional sition, Fr. Baker leaves a long Fr. Baker, who presently when he teacher, of it Gonzaga's theology ize S.U.s financial future. 1965 succeeded the fund-raising obligations. career as a most chairman of Rev. A. A. Lemieux, S. J., as advan- spent at Gonzaga. department,is being brought m split "This is a tremendous THE DECISION to the president. tage, to be able to concentrate "I'm reallyhappy with teach- as an "academic" President. was is a Tacoma native faculty it duties of the President Fr. Baker solely on the academic field as ing,and Ireally leave the class- As a recent member made m mid-December. How- and graduated from Bellarmine "I confided, expected that he will be espe- president," he said. wouldn't room reluctantly," he is ever, the public announcement Prep He was ordained m accept if Ihad to do cially attuned to the needs of there. the job "because Ilove to teach. But was held until the students re- Innsbruk, Austria, m 1960 and everything Fr. Fittererhad to S.U. the faculty and students. campus this week. that Ifeel Iam being called turned to received his Ph.D. m religious to do. It's impossible.Now, Fr. to lead the school academically, Fr. Baker said at last night's Marquette Fred Cordova, who handles studies from m 1967. Fitterer and Iwill be able to to provide an atmosphere m dinner that he was tryingto con- press relations, is a Trustee at Gonzaga Beu- the University's He split the job between us." which students and faculty will tact Gonzaga'sFr. Vincent University the and Faculty-Stu- zer, S.J., Rome to replace said the wanted active on their both be able to do what they m and faculty to be the dentPublication Board and Cur- CREATING rapport with stu- do, what department chairman. students will be essen- are supposed to and him as first toknow of the new appoint- riculum Review Committee. dents and faculty do. of his new job, they want to IN AN INTERVIEW Tuesday, ments. The text of Fr. Fitterer's tial elements with a morning's Fr. Baker "I'm looking forward Fr. Fitterer said he decided to News of the administrative statement at this said. to find to a Seattle press conference appears on "The University exists pri- great deal of interest resign now since the pressure change leaked students, out just what makes Seattle and admin- Times reporter.The Times' page four along with an inter- marily for the and an of both fund raising is supposed to University tick." istrating the University had be- story, which appeared Monday view. administrator
Thursday,January8,1970/Thc Spectator/ 3 Fr.President Explains Fitterer Discusses Change ResignationReason by Patty Holllnger you know, m our society most Editor of the goals and ideas can not The following is the textof the ing and researching divine as Last night at the Loyola Hall dinner the Very Rev. be accomplished without ade- Very Rev. John A. Fitterer's well as human truths m these John A.Fitterer, S.J., President of S.U., circulated among quate funds. S.J., President of S.U., state troubled times. his guests. "Hopefully during the next ment at this morning's press "I cherish the part Ihave Smiling, handsome, pol- tional things such as three to five years we will be conference m the library. had these past 14 years our scholar- able to make our financial se- m ished— he was the man who ship and faculty research— some Fr. Fitterer said m an inter- exciting growth as well as my things curity such that we can accomp- had become synonymous of the that make a great goals. view Tuesday that he wrote it association with our regents, University." lish these educational m December while flying back faculty, students, alumni and with the struggle of S.U., "For a University to operate to Seattle from Texas. Upon his friends. Iam proud to have He indicated that a major m fiscally responsible way a and all other privately changeover m the University's a arrival he submitted it to the been president of this Univer- funded educational institu- Chancellor should endeavor to Board of Trustees for their con- sity. administration had been plan- the tions, keep build an endowment with sideration. to their schools ned for some time. help of the Board of Regents, The textfollows: "BUT IAM also a realist. financially solvent. "So Idecided let's— get the the community, and friends of Seattle University, like many But Tuesday afternoon, as he new President now not so dur- the institution. "HIGHER EDUCATION today private institutions across our relaxed m his quiet mahogany ing the next six months Ihave has become both gigantic and nation, faces an uncertain fin- paneled office, he was a very to come back at night and work "IF AMERICA is to have a jet aged. Unfortunately, we col- ancial future. Our credit has different man— the public face half the night making deci- dual system of education," Fr. lege and university presidents been good thanks to the gener- dropped. sions." said, "I predict that in- was It seemed the Fitterer face our Herculean tasks of osity of our friends and sound quiet after the storm m that "I didn't want to live this S.U. will, m this region, con- stitutional leadership without the management practices. white carpeted office— the hur- frantic life I've had to live just tinue to be one of the strong in- mythical advantage of thatpre- "But the time hasnow arrived ricane had passed. this past year." stitutions." cious, vanishing commodity to build an endowment against Time. That is a depressingly large called that uncertain financial future. "I'M TIRED," he said quiet- S.U.s financial plight hung "If" — especially when it must "The campus crisis is very Our rapidand successful growth ly. "You know I'm only hu- heavily m the air as he spoke rest on a bank balance. anypresident you — physical — real. Ask and both and academic man." of his efforts to provide finan- Fr. Fitterer'snoted success m will meet an overworkedadmin- has preventedour setting aside He cial stability for S.U., which is istrator by and aid settled back into his chair raising funds has been cited fre- buffeted external funds for increased financial and continued: "Nobody's mad plagued with a problem facing quently. He said Tuesday that internal pressures. Most of us to needy students, institutional at — most privately funded educa- presidents enjoy challenges research, pro- me I'm not unhappy." — he enjoyedthe executive role of the sound investment tional institutions rising tuition the Presidency — a role which of our work. All of us regret grams and special community "I don't have to be President and decreasingenrollment. less and time to be happy, just as long as I does not appeal to the majority that we have less action projects. "It is imperative to the de- of the academically oriented for central purpose of our Trustees, the can be here or somewhere the "The Board of where there is a lot of velopment program of this in- Jesuit community. institutions, which is to teach, of Regents and Ihave action." said, Board stitution," he "that my ef- Leaving his office, which for inspire and assist our students decided that Ishould concen- forts to supplement it must be- tobecome morelearnedcitizens. trate all my time and energy HIS FOUR years and nine once was devoid of secretaries campus months did not seem to have gin immediately. Ijust didn't and assistants, he was asked if In these days of tur- on building this endowment as want to wait any longer than I moil we need to remind our- for present needs weighed too hard on him as he he planned to take a vacation the solid base sat there. However, he seemed had to to put all my energies before becoming Chancellor. selves that this is what educa- and future development. Ibe- and time into this number one tionis all about. for different from the "Smiling "Well," he answered slowly, lieve the reasons this choice Jack" we had known for the priority." "Ihave the first million to raise When the president becomes are obvious. Ipledgemy whole- Optimism was a characteristic too busy to serve, lead and in- hearted support tomy successor, past five years. but after that we'll see." faculty Baker, Obviously he had rested over of Father President and Tues- spire the students and the Very Rev. Kenneth day that had under his charge, vacation but it was much more. it was evident this solemn then S.J. pressure off, not changed. one must do some soul-searching The was the ten- Today's Spectator is a spe- to that my sion gone and his guard let cial issue concerning the resolve dilemma. "I WILL continue service "I'M STILL very optimistic on the many national, regional, down. resignation of the Very Rev. "MY SOUL-searching "Idecided this (to resign) the about the future of this Univer- John A. Fitterer, S.J., Pres- tells me state and local boards and sity its Ihave been dean of our College committeesas neededor desired day we dedicated the Archbish- m undergraduate and its ident of S.U., and his replace- op Connolly Center," he said. modest graduateprogram. What ment by the Rev. Kenneth of Arts and Sciences for nine m keeping with this new posi- is strong academic years president for past tion. to say,I it needs now Baker, S.J. and the Needless willmiss leaders who will work with stu- five. No one will disputethe evi- my official relationshipwithour "I FELT that now we had The first regularly sched- of deans, this out of the wayand we didn't dent and faculty organizations dence increased academic ex- vice-presidents and our and accomplish uled issue of The Spectator and physical growth faculty, staff particularly have any immediate building this." appear Tuesday, cellence and needs— go tempering will Janu- during those years. Seattle Uni- with our fine students as well so let's out and do Realism was the ary 13. versity and we Jesuits are com- as our alumni and friends. I some of the wonderful educa- optimism as he added: "As mitted to Seattle and the Pacific sincerely hope that some of that Northwest as long as we are precious new time can be spent needed and wanted by our fel- informally with everyone on lowcitizens. campus. O'Brien Voices Agreement Future "Our alumni as well as our "I accept this new challenge faculty and students are in- as chancellor with enthusiasm volved m the business, profes- and dedication. We must not Forums sional, politicaland cultural life MarketingClub: IIa.m. meet- fail. Seattle University must With Presidential Choice ing m P306. of this region at all levels. become an ever greater jet-aged "We need great universities educational giant that cherishes Robert O'Brien, chairman of O'Brien, who is chairman of FRIDAY Northwest, Board Regents, Car Foundry Prospective law school stu- m the public and pri- God, justice and our fun- S.U.s of an- the Pacific and vate, to help solve our modern social nounced today that the Regents Company, said the Board sup- dents: Larry Harvey, assistant urban and suburban crises. We damental freedoms and passes had concurred with the appoint- ported the "courage and deter- dean of the Willamette Univer- need institutions like Seattle these on to tomorrow's educated ment of Fr. Kenneth Baker to mination of Seattle University's sity Law School, will be inter- University to continue search- leaders." the S.U. presidency during their administrators m facing realis- viewing students at 2 p.m., Dec. 16 meeting. tically their solemn charge." P154. Stating that "no challenge is He said the 16 memberBoard, TUESDAY greater than adequate financ- composedof prominent Washing- Political Union: Dr. RoyPros- ing," O'Brien said '.nat the Re- ton businessmen and women, terma, professor of political sci- gents recommenced the Very was looking forward to assist- ence at the U.W., will speak on Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., re- ing Fr. Fitterer m his efforts, the "Vietnam Land Reform Is- main chairman of S.U.s Board as the new chancellor, to endow sue" at 11 a.m. m the Lemieux of Trustees. S.U. Library Auditorium. npractice. t*fll J»:^
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