By Amanda Hoke WMU-100 years of Presidents

Dr. Dwight B. Waldo April 1, 1904-Sept. 1, 1936 Principal of the Western State Normal School Served 32 years and his final 28 was under the title of president Instituted many things such as increasing male student enrollment

Dr. Paul V. Sangren Sept. 1, 1936-June 30, 1960 President of Western State Teachers College Previously was instructor/administrat or Employed democratic procedure to reduce potential friction with faculty His era was noted for an “immediate, rapid and continuous material expansion”

Dr. James W. Miller Jan. 1, 1961-Feb. 28, 1974 Known as a champion of the fine arts Under him, WMU made the transition from a training institution to a comprehensive university Took a great interest in the individual student

Dr. John T. Bernhard Sept. 1, 1974-June 30, 1985 Worked at a time when Michigan was experiencing severe economic problems Credits: starting organized private fund raising, improving community and alumni relationships, strengthening affirmative action, expanding international education and women’s athletics and enhancing the fine arts.

Dr. Diether H. Haenicke Aug. 1, 1985-July 31, 1998 Made huge strides in preparing the school for the 21 st century Oversaw the school’s transition from a regional state university to a nationally ranked institution. Citied for improving teaching quality, raising academic standards, upgrading facilities, and broadening WMU’s visibility to the state and nation.

Dr. Elson S. Floyd Aug. 1,1998-Jan. 5, 2003 Focused on enhancing degree programs which spurred growth in enrollment, private giving, and federal research grants. Just two years into his tenure WMU was declared on behalf of the institution’s governing board “very clearly one of the top institutions in the country, and President Floyd one of the top chief executives.” Jan. 6 th he became president of the University of Missouri’s four-campus system.

Dr. Judith I. Bailey June 9, 2003-Present Came from Northern Michigan University where she served as president since 1997 Established a reputation at NMU in the area of fundraising and promoting the use of technology on campus In 2002 she was honored with a Chief Executive Leadership Award at the international assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for her leadership that covers six Midwestern states, Michigan included.

Quiz Yourself Which President was known for his/her attributes/efforts with the Fine Arts? a)BernhardBernhard b)FloydFloyd c)WaldoWaldo d)MillerMiller

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That is Correct!! President James W. Miller was known for his help in the Fine Arts and that is why we have today Miller Auditorium!

Bio Page Amanda Hoke, junior at Western Michigan University, majoring in Elementary Education and a minor in Integrated Creative Arts