dr. james w. miller western michigan university president born april 7, 1913 in brockton...
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Dr. James W. Miller
• Western Michigan University President
• Born April 7, 1913 in Brockton Massachusetts
• Has a wife named Jane and three children
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Miller’s Family
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Schooling/Study
• Graduated from Amherst College in 1935: earned his bachelor of arts degree.
• Study in Germany and England for two years.
• Graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1938: earned his master of arts degree.
• Ten years later earned his Ph. D.
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The 1940’s
• He was a teaching assistant at Minnesota.
• He joined the political science faculty at Michigan State University
• In 1942, he enlisted in the United State Coast Guard.
• In 1946, he became an officer
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Miller’s Home
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The 1950’s and 1960’s
• In 1953, he became a full professor of political science.
• In 1955, Governor G. Mennen Williams appointed Miller State Controller– *His responsibilities
included:– = Preparing the
entire state budget– =Directing state,
purchasing, properties, buildings, and office services.
• Miller left State government to become Secretary to Michigan State University board of trustee.
• Western Michigan University searched for a new president.
• The second president Sangren retired.
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A NEW PRESIDENT !!!!!!
• September 29, 1960 the board announced Miller as Western Michigan University’s “Third President.” See Resource Page
Myron, L. Coulter (center), President James Miller (right) and President John
Bernhard (left)
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How Miller Changed WMU
• He enrolled more students, but still keep the education at high quality standards.
• He increased the size of WMU acres from 387 to 513.
• He started building more residence halls.
• The first was Bigelow Hall in 1961.
• Each of the next four years brought new residence halls.
• In 1971, the number of students enrolled was more than they could handle, so Miller decided that students could live off campus, but still attend school.
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Put Kalamazoo on the Map !!
• WMU already had a University Auditorium
• In 1971, WMU renamed it to James W. Miller Auditorium
• The Auditorium put Kalamazoo on the map because the world’s finest artists and performers came to this auditorium to perform.
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Huge Glove in Miller Auditorium
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Remodeled for the Better
• The Auditorium was remodeled with:– 3,550 Seats– State of Art
Lighting– Larger Stage– A Sound System
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Overview of Miller
• Dr. James W. Miller became the “Third President” of Western Michigan University.
• He changed WMU in many ways for the better (enrollment, more building, live off campus and a remodeled auditorium).
• Auditorium was renamed after him.
• He was in term for “13 years” as President.
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The Big QuestionCan You Remember?
• What year did the board of Western Michigan University appoint James W. Miller as the third president?
»1955
»1960
»1965
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Correct Answer
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Resources
• Some pictures are from clip art.• http://www.kidsconsignmentguide.com/ seasonal.htm• http://www.dupont.com/industrial-polymers/
examples/glascote.jpg• Some pictures on slides one, three, five, and seven are
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Century: Centennial Celebrations: 1903-2003– All information is in this book.
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Bio Slide
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