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

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

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.

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)

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

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.

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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Resources

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from:– Massie, Larry. Brown and Golden Memories: WMU’s First

Century: Centennial Celebrations: 1903-2003– All information is in this book.

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Bio Slide

• Created by: Kendi Creisher• I am twenty-three years old.• I am a senior at Western

Michigan University.• Major: Elementary

Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement.

• Minor: Physical Education also Math and Science.

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