John R. Emens

At the beginning of his career he started out as a principal of Defer Junior High School in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan in 1920.

After a short two years there he went to Jackson High School to be their assistant principal and director of vocational and educational guidance.

He envisioned a "campus of the future" that had an auditorium "large enough to house most college functions as well as major symphonies, Broadway productions, ballets, and other forms of entertainment for Muncie and east central Indiana audiences.

[5] World War II was coming towards an end, and during Emens' time as president, Ball State saw tremendous growth in population.

years it has been the value of one-half the amount of in-state tuition and is determined annually based on the availability of funds.

The award is for eight semesters and is subject to an annual review of the student's leadership activities and academic progress.