time faculty would be hired for the university's first year at least. 'lhis commitment was the one condition that both schools had de- manded of the merger. llie committee also decided on a timetable for the new university, announcing it would be up and running in the fall of 1969, just a year aways“

But in selecting a president for the university, the Planning Committee exposed the tension that still underlay merger plans. Hiring a president was arguably to be the committee members‘ most important decision, because their choice would symbolize the di— rection they wanted the university to take. Starting with 60 names, they whittled the list down to 20, and then 5.” In terms ofstar qual— ity, the front—runner was Pauline Jewett, retired politician, political scientist, and then director of the Institute of Canadian Studies at Carleton University. W. A. E. hIcBryde, Dean of Science at the University of Waterloo, also attracted interest for his writing on a liberal arts curriculum devoid of all specialization. \Vhen one ofthe other shortlisted candidates withdrew, Ronald Baker of Simon Fra— ser University was also invited for an interview.

After interviewing the candidates throughout November, the committee sat down for what would become a marathon attempt to choose a president. The first vote resulted in 6 supporting Jewett, 3 hIcBryde, and 1 Baker. After further debate, the follow-up ballot drew () votes for Jewett, 4 for Baker. ”ibis was deemed insufiicient support, and there things stayed. \Vhat’s worse, the representatives of St. Dunstan's and Prince of Wales were voting, and arguing, as blocs. Prince of Wales (and the two government representatives) supported Jewett; St. Dunstan's, Baker. fll’iroughout December and

early january, the University Planning Committee held meeting at;

2," For the discussion that follows, see minutes and reports ofithejoint University and College Planning Committee. and minutes otthe University Planning Committee, .1t”llPl‘:l ()rigins -—- University Planningr Committee" \‘ertical file, folders 4 and ;, Pl‘il Collection. See also the thesis by House, himselfia government representative on the University Planning Committee.

:3 ()n (‘ch hiring process, see lbid., and .\loase, pp. 447p.

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