Show 8 Page February 23 1995 StetBafli- r- —I Fea TURES McDonald succumbs to cancer at 76: Former CEU president will be remembered for his concern of human feelings The fifth president of the College of Pastern Utah Dean M McDonald 76 died of cancer at his home in Gcnolu I 'tub on f :ch 0 le served as president 1 1 from 1 970-8- 0 one of the most caring individuals who had a genuine interest in people" said former dean of business al fairs Ted Jensen "I le was good in so mans ways and always meant well Mis "I le was heart was always in the right place" lie said McDonald got along well with other presidents ol the colleges and universities in the state system ol higher education lie also had good raport with the stale legislators Jensen said McDonald was a great advocate for the community college system I le did not feel a student should tail in higher education A system should be created that ensures each student's success I le believed in the vision that a community college ought to serve a region and not just the community CPU's President Michael Petersen fell that McDonald was more instrumental in developing the community Me was loyal and always interested in what was happening” Dean made a significant contribution to CEU's library last year when he getting the San Juun Center in Blanding established and getting an administrative tic to it A higher education center had been established for less than a year in Blanding when he became involved Through his administration the center became part of CEl) and recog-nie- d by the Utah Board of Regents he continued Pnrollment growth was a key issue during his administration College officials fell that a donate land-locke- Norman Larsen who was man feelings Me knew everyone on campus by their first name and was foot- always friendly remember one winter when the ceiling in the Science Building was leaking on a weekend and I called Dean lie promptly came down climbed on the roof and broke apart some ice that was causing the leak" Neil Warren w ho served as humanities and social science division chairman under McDonald said he was a great guy w ith terrific enthusiasm "Ilis view of the community college role was to expand it front the technical and prepatory advanced academic concept to serving the community lie wanted the college to do for the community “I Ian Carbon Credit Union thought Utah's junior colleges should he committed to the community Me college concept McDonald was the key person in a chemis- try instructor when McDonald was president said he was a very caring individual who was concerned for hu- ball program and building the Townhouse Apartments would boost CPU's sagging enrollment lie also sought aiul received funding Irom the legislature lor the Career Center w Inch was later named the McDonald Career Center Petersen said his personal involvement was limited with McDonald because he was newly hired as a history instructor shortly before McDonald resigned “What impressed me was Dean's continued support of many of CPU's celebrations and functions after he moved on More than any other former president supported CEU college concept than any other person al that lime "Me held a leadership role as an advocate of community colleges a sizable collection of his hooks w NCUA (Federally Insured) The Eagle Staff 745 East 200 South POBox 719 Price Utah 84501 (801) 637-244- 3 Mall (iwslhrr Editor Dam Wcigaiul Vow Editor Mkv Ann Sntilhaiiiv Spirts Editor Danny Kmiiianns Muie Editor Ki'lly CarlMHi Mamin Willis lama Nicole IXTric i drri1iuni Wilwy Allen IXTrie 'I 17 Visits for $25 Linda's ‘Beaatique Salon odd Martin 'fcnlngmdien llrian Kos I I IE Editor : Tanning Kandy Chandler 1‘rooJ Rradrr 345 S 1st E Price Ut 84501 StaJJ Wrih rt Uona ChriMen'cn liriilany Coe Amanda Harding KiniU'ily Matiingly Jaime Ivdde Kara KaiMsuk l ayih Marrelli 'llToiiias I In 637-297- 5 Kcpular tanning price 5 visits for 23 1 Jtela Wanted Susan I’oNterddiimr I he laglc ii ihe nfTirnl nwieni run ncmpaper Opinions eipressed in The liajilc iln inn necessarily repteseni ilime of the l'lah its mlf or stuilenis Cullcge of Columns end Idlers an: Ihe hvmnmI opinion of ihe wrner Infonnaiinn ahisil suHst opium or advertising rales are available by writing in t 'lali I he I'iagle College of liasiem Huh 1‘nee 2 USUI or by calling (Mil) 617-21 ei MenAVomen earn up to $480 weekly assembling circuit boardsclectronic components at home Hxpcricncc unnecessary will train Immediate openings in your local area Call Iixt I02C i what the community needed" “lie was innovative in his outlook and was instrumental in getting the funding for the 500 acres CEU owns north of Price “Because CEU's main d and a new campus was mining center was being proposed Dean talked about moving campus to the new acreage" "Dean was approachable One could talk about any idea with him and he would listen Me liked and trusted people I had a great respect for (lie man” Warren added McDonald received his bachelor's and master's degrees from USU and a doctorate in community college ad- ministration from BYU Me served as dean of students and assistant to the president of Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario Ore assistant to the president of Utah Valley State College and created and served as director of the UVSC Foundation Board Me is survived by his wife Alene Gcnola and his children Joi Cooper Lynette McDonald Marion Guymon Michael McDonald and Julie Swope Terry Jcwkcs owner New Address 625 LM?7!LoUah 10 S Hamburgers V Sandwiches Off with activity card |