4 PAST TENSE Early Leadership at Portland State College fter Portland State Extension Center became a four-year degree-granting college in 1955, John F. Cramer was appointed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education as Portland State’s first president. In developing the new college, Cramer oversaw the creation and administration of four academic divisions, complemented by a library with resources to enhance learning. The early success of Portland State College during these formative years was due in large part to the efforts of seasoned professors who led these important units of the institution. --Steve Brannan, History Preservation Committee Chair PAST TENSE features glimpses into Portland State’s history. To submit a story (or an idea for one), email the RAPS History Preservation Committee at raps@pdx.edu. A John F. Cramer, EdD President, Portland State Willard B. Spalding, EdD Chair, Division of Education Hoyt C. Franchere, PhD Chair, Division of Humanities George C. Hoffmann, PhD Chair, Division of Social Science Jean P. Black, PhD Head, Library Will V. Norris, PhD Chair, Division of Science/Mathematics
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