Clarence Winder first came to Michigan State University in 1961 when he became director of the psychological clinic and program director for the doctoral program in clinical psychology. In 1967 he was appointed Dean of the College of Social Science and in 1974 he left that position to serve under John Cantlon as Associate Provost. Winder became Provost in 1977 and was instrumental in moving the university in the direction of providing an excellent undergraduate education while encouraging research, scholarship and graduate education. He also contributed to regularizing procedures so program and budget planning and the administrative process were improved. Winder left the Provost position when Dr. John DiBiaggio became president and retired in 1991. Topics/people covered in the interview include: Walter Adams; Association of American Universities; Jack Breslin; John Cantlon; Council on Deans; Bobby Crim; Detroit College of Law; John DiBiaggio; John Eucene; John Hannah; Edgar Harden; Marty Hesse; Justin Morrill College; Herman King; Cecil Mackey; Phil May; M Peter McPherson; Lou McQuitty; affiliation with Detroit College of Law; MSU Board of Trustees; budgetary issues; campus in 1961; College of Social Science; computerizaton; enrollment issues; University College; NCAA; David Scott; Lou Anna Simon; Clifton Wharton
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