Dr. James W. Miller

1. Dr. James W. Miller Miller’s Family • Western Michigan University President • Born April 7, 1913 in Brockton Massachusetts • Has a wife named Jane and three children See Resource Page

2. 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. Schooling/Study Clip Art:

3. The 1940’s Miller’s Home • 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 See Resource Page

4. 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. The 1950’s and 1960’s

5. A NEW PRESIDENT !!!!!! Myron, L. Coulter (center), President James Miller (right) and President John Bernhard (left) • September 29, 1960 the board announced Miller as Western Michigan University’s “Third President.” See Resource Page

6. 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. How Miller Changed WMU Clip Art:

7. Put Kalamazoo on the Map !! Huge Glove in Miller Auditorium • 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. See Resource Page

8. Remodeled for the Better Clip Art: • The Auditorium was remodeled with: • 3,550 Seats • State of Art Lighting • Larger Stage • A Sound System Clip Art:

9. 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.

10. 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 Clip Art:

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14. 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 from: • Massie, Larry. Brown and Golden Memories: WMU’s First Century: Centennial Celebrations: 1903-2003 • All information is in this book. • Click here to see my bio page

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