The president and other college administrators actively look forward to the realization of a four-year status. That very American day of July 4, in 1907, is the birthday of the President of Weber College. William P. Miller was born in Syracuse, Utah. In 1927 he put his college education aside to perform an L.D.S. Mission in New Zealand. It was shortly after his return from New Zealand that he met lovely Mary Wilcox, who later became his wife. President Miller's office has a welcome atmosphere which extends to the rest of the campus Many important and far-reaching decisions and transactions file through the President's office every day. Education has always been a driving force in President Miller's life. Consequently, he resumed his college studies, this time at Utah State Agricultural College. In 1939 he received his Bachelor of Science degree from that school. His Master of Science degree was obtained from the University of Utah. After many summers of work, he received his Doctor of Education degree from Stanford University. In his leisure hours President Miller is an avid sportsman and hunter. He loves fishing and nearly every game season finds him enjoying Utah's exceptional outdoor resources. Although President Miller does not have a son to take hunting with him, he does not lament the fact; he simply takes his five daughters instead. Weber College owes much to President Miller. Our improvements and growth during the past years have been largely due to his efforts. He has a conscientious view of the future implications of Weber's expansion. President Miller is a man whom we are fortunate and grateful to have effecting our plans for the future. This is his message for us: The school year of 1961-62 is one of great importance in the history of Weber College for several reasons. This year marks the last year that Weber's program will be limited, to junior college work. Beginning with next school year we shall, for the first time, offer upper division courses. This change makes 1961-62 important because during this year many important decisions must be made to enable an effective transfer from junior college status. As this yearbook goes to press, our Board of Trustees has given approval to the first year of upper division courses. These include 21 division and department majors, 18 teaching ?majors, and 26 minors. The change listed above also presents problems of developing new associations for athletic competition, debating, etc., with senior institutions. A new student government organization likewise is made necessary as we enter senior college work. On September 25, 1961, the new Union Building was officially dedicated. This building offers to Weber's students, for the first time in the history of the college, excellent physical facilities for a varied activity program. As we have used this building during the year, we are impressed with the great educational potential from the wise use of its facilities. Since 1933, a period of 28 years, Weber has been under the control of the State Board of Education. The 1961 Utah Legislature created a Board of Trustees for Weber College which took office on July 1, 1961. This new board is composed of highly competent and dedicated individuals whose concern is to have Weber College maintain and further develop its excellent reputation as an educational institution. Students at Weber during the current school year should feel fortunate to be part of these expanding plans for a greater Weber College.