Contents
Preface
1. The Early Years (1928–1947)
2. Hamilton College (1947–1951)
3. Columbia University (1951–1953)
4. The University of Southern California (1953–1957)
5. The Humble Oil and Refining Company (1957–1960)
6. Corvallis and Oregon State (1960–1966)
7. The National Science Foundation and Life in Washington, DC (1966–1967)
8. Chairman, Department of Oceanography (1968–1972)
9. A New School and a New Dean (1972–1976)
10. Joining the University’s Administration (1976–1981)
11. The NOAA years (1981–1984)
12. The International Whaling Commission (1981–1985)
13. Selecting a President for Oregon State University (1984)
14. Oregon State University President (1984–1995)
15. Looking Ahead: Long-Range Planning at OSU
16. Academic Matters
17. Intercollegiate Athletics
18. Budget and Finances
19. The Chancellor, the Presidents, and the Legislature
20. Students, Faculty, and Staff
21. Race and Diversity at Oregon State
22. President Emeritus
23. What’s Best for the University
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
About the Author