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_ ,, __t. ? ? ? pnmuKM4?fu^^4/br^???M?W4*.*< w < . *>??,.^ Mr*??fnmiftM vol. lxviii no. 4 University of South Carolina, Columbia, 8.C. Monday, September 20, 1976 ^ Iffl r HA ' - ^Hm3P9 . ; S|HM8M?^8rc ' ^ jgsj anHHT ' ** ? * ?* - <^B [SbI^RHB ' ' ^JH' pl^?^???*a ?>^y MB MB ?. BLB flff^pC' y *' m^m * H llfl 'V fHHH 11^91 wB me Ai Jafatk-^A^J- i fy flM B w * ? I I.*B ?i ifl ' ? ^qbtc-jw I ST!?i **" * ^reBTWwft '*i M R nj 1 v Haw^ wRJvB9flHKk * x&ZyMHnHnBB w j W^piWI^HBrei^ > >Q?jjo^^B^^^^^^fiM|?pi?iBi5^Tr ... **?>*>> Few sum ?? w v m^BL.JL yj From Staff Reports Because he had hinted often he migl early, President William H. Patterson USC administrators and faculty mem retirement message Saturday. t4L)r. Patterson was a splendid presidi best we've ever had," Edward F. Nol English professor, said. Nolan and others who have worked m the university said Patterson compare )n nthpr nrPciHontc Jhm; hail" vv. |/. VMlUVlItU HIVJ I1UYV/ nlllfWil, "IT COMES as a surprise, but I kne young as he used to be," Ruby M. Ott Latin, said. "He's been an excellent ? leader in a trying time of transition." Nicholas P. Mitchell, who retired registrar and has held several to positions over the years, said of Patte Pattei By MICKEY TRIMARCHI News Editor and CARL STRANGE Asst. News Editor President William K. Patterson will retire June 30, 1977, the university Board of Trustees learned Saturday. After Patterson's announcement, the board elected a three-man committee to screen candidates for his successor. The board expects to name a new chief executive by April 1. Patterson, 63, who became president in July 1974 after Dr. Thomas F. Jones resigned to take a post at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, had served as the university's top academic administrator since 1961. ' if ' ^r Ta^^' > ^'. J|.- yMMI $^jta mm> cz? '' Ifjp' ' rised by i When he left offi it leave office been working near bers'with his "is knowledge Of 1 those 25 years ca would hope a lot o1 2nt,oneofthe . . . , ... an, long-time into writin any years for ViC6 pre! id admirably u^vn vci y tiuat 11 iciius He's gotten a lot accom] w he's riot as History professor Dani< , professor of a factor. He was graciou: and inspiring that it was time to retir Some faculty membei recently as Patterson has faced di p university tenure. rson, "We've "He has shown a goo son to "The decision to retire was not an easy one to make," the president wrote in his letter to the board, "and I shall miss the active participation with my colleagues here at Carolina." He said he plans to stay at the university, however, as professor emeritus of history. IN OCTOBER the board will begin a twomonth nationwide search for a no president. The Board has authorized $15,000 for an advertising campaign and interviews with candidates. When Patterson retires he will have completed 37 years of state service and 34 years as a member of the USC faculty .-His retirement, which would not have been mandatory until July 1978, follows previous indications he would step down early. nPciflnatoH nmirnct ir? lOCO Dn(*^ ?^WUI|,IWILU 111 1JUU, 1 dllCISUll Ilctb 7 ' ff? etiremen . . . . English pre ce as provost, he'd t0 make ,n thn tnn (nr OC uaa?*r u. 1 "" *- 7^ni J*. 11(11 u a/hat went on during headed an< n't be duplicated. I ?"arold? F that material could ^ g ?Harold Brunton "when sident for operations w.?rking ne ? "His know ever since I've been here. years can't plished." material c< el W. Hollis said, "Age was Brunton s enough to accept the fact the univer: e." history. "I . . , 4 maybe nov rs pointed out the crisis iring his relatively short History I Patterson _ ..A r .... relationshi id bit of statesmanship, him back retire held high positions in the administrations of four USC presidents?Norman M. Smith, Donald S. Russell, Robert L. Sumwalt and Thomas F. Jones. He was assistant to the president, 1950-52; dean of administration, 1952-61; dean of the university, 1961-66; and senior vice president, 1966 until his redesignation as provost in 1968. Patterson was secretary of the USC Board of Trustees from 1964 until he became president. He has taught in the College of T^nrtinr*rt .A- ?/ A. uuguicci log anu me ucpcii initiii ui nibiory. PATTERSON HOLDS three degrees from USC?bachelor's, 1934; Master's, 1949; and Ph.D. in history, 1951. He has done other graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University. He holds an honorary degree from Francis See PATTERSON, Page 4 1 Retirement announced USC President William II. Patterson (above left) announced his retirement from 8 the position Saturday after the Board of Trustees meeting (left). Patterson, who took the position after the surprise resignation of Thomas Jones in 1974, said he would remain at Carolina as professor emeritus of history. AMECOCK t move )fessor Carol J. Carlisle said. "He has had ifficult judgments to ride through these mic times. He has shown that he is level1 has done an excellent job." runton, vice president for operations, said > understanding of the workings of USC is HE left office as provost, he'd been >ar the top for 25 years," Brunton said, ledge of what went on during those 25 be duplicated. I would hope a lot of that [>uld be put into writing." said Patterson might contribute much to sity's history as professor emeritus of le likes to write," Brunton said, "and v he'll have the chance." )ean John G. Sproat said he is sorry to see go. "I've had a very pleasant working p with him," Sproat said. "We welcome into the history department."