By Amanda Hoke

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WMU-100 years of Presidents

• By Amanda Hoke

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Dr. Dwight B. WaldoApril 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

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. Paul V. SangrenSept. 1, 1936-June 30, 1960

• President of Western State Teachers College
• Previously was instructor/administrator
• Employed democratic procedure to reduce potential
  friction with faculty
• His era was noted for an immediate, rapid and
  continuous material expansion

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. James W. MillerJan. 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

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. John T. BernhardSept. 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 womens athletics and
  enhancing the fine arts.

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. Diether H. HaenickeAug. 1, 1985-July 31, 1998

• Made huge strides in preparing the school for the
  21st century
• Oversaw the schools transition from a regional
  state university to a nationally ranked
  institution.
• Citied for improving teaching quality, raising
  academic standards, upgrading facilities, and
  broadening WMUs visibility to the state and
  nation.

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. Elson S. FloydAug. 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 institutions governing board
  very clearly one of the top institutions in the
  country, and President Floyd one of the top chief
  executives.
• Jan. 6th he became president of the University of
  Missouris four-campus system.

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Dr. Judith I. BaileyJune 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.

http//www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/presidents.html
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Quiz Yourself

• Which President was known for his/her
  attributes/efforts with the Fine Arts?
• Bernhard
• Floyd
• Waldo
• Miller

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Incorrect

• Sorry, try again!

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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!

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Bio Page

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