University of Virginia Library

Committee To Select
New University Provost

Levenson Heads
Faculty Group

By Steve Johnson
Cavalier Daily Staff Writer

The committee on the nomination of
a new Provost has been organized and is
working on its selection, it was
announced yesterday.

J.C. Levenson of the English
Department, chairman of the committee,
expressed his interest in his task and his
willingness to accept nomination from
students, faculty, and alumni for
consideration.

Since Frank L. Hereford, Jr.
announced his resignation as Provost for
the end of the year, the committee has been
busy gathering suggestions and pertinent
information concerning the job.

Suggestions Appreciated

"The committee would appreciate
suggestions from anyone concerning names for
nomination and the nomination itself," said Mr.
Levenson, "We're looking from within and
without the University for a nominee who can
do everything. Right now we're speaking with
the Deans and other faculty members about the
purpose of such a position - what the job is
and what it will be in the future."

The members of the committee were given
as W. Lester S. Andrews, Chemistry
Department; Daniel J. Meador, Law School;
W.H. Muller, Jr., Medical School; John L.
Sullivan, Speech and Theatrical Arts; John E.
Scott, Jr., Aerospace Dynamics and secretary of
the committee; W.H. Sihler, Business
Administration; and Elaenore C. Westhead,
Education School.

"The Provost's position," stated Mr.
Levenson, "involves promotion of educational
efforts at the University, both instructional and
research."

Directly responsible to the Office of
Sponsored Research, the Center of Advanced
Studies, and the Library, the Provost also serves
as the Dean of the School of General Studies.
He has a hand in almost every aspect of
academics at the University.

Frank L. Hereford

Retiring Provost Of The University

"The Provost holds the foremost
professional position in the teaching element of
the University. He is the Dean of Deans,"
mused Mr. Levenson. "He is in no way directly
involved in student affairs but every academic
proposal or curriculum change he makes affects
students in some way."

No Recommendations Yet

"We want a man, who can be an
administrator but who can also keep in touch
a man who has a feel for the pulse of the
University."

As yet the committee has made no
recommendations and it was noted that the
President has the right of nomination. "We're in
the process of making evaluations of the job
and the man we want for it," said Mr.
Levenson, "and as soon as we can we'll make
our choice known to the President."