Herman B Wells (1902-2000) was the 11th president of Indiana University. He served the university in a variety of capacities, most notably as president and as chancellor, and was pivotal to the development of IU into a world-class institution of higher learning.

• To begin . . .Preface to the ReprintingWhy I Wrote Being Lucky and What Was Edited OutPreface to the Complete Edition (Gary Dunham)Preparation for the Presidency1. Growing Up in Jamestown and the County Seat2. Widening Horizons3. What It Was Really Like4. Country Bank Failures5. Reopening, Reconstruction, and Reform6. Apprenticeship in Academic Administration[Addressing Freshman Business Students]7. The Fate of a NoncandidateThe Presidency8. A Few Observations on Collegial Administration9. How to Succeed Without Really Trying10. Money, Money, But Never Enough[Vignette of J. Paul Getty]11. The Private Sector: Indiana University Foundation[They Made a Difference]12. Academic Freedom and Tenure[Addressing the A.A.U.P.][An Interesting Sidelight]13. To Make Room for the Future14. Student and Alumni Relationships[A Message from Santa Claus]15. Culture to the Crossroads16. The University Looks Abroad[Vignette of the King of Thailand]17. Academic Ferment[The Lilly Influence]National and International Service18. A Trip and a New Awareness19. A Glorious Experience in the Springtime of My Career20. With Clay in Occupied Germany[Vignette of John Foster Dulles]21. One World or None[Vignette of Wendell Willkie]22. An Unusual Mission to the U.S.S.R.23. Education and World Affairs[Vignette of Harold Macmillan]24. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching25. The American Council on Education and an Introduction to International Associations26. The Educational Policies Commission27. The Roots of PBS28. Trying to Do One's Share29. With My Hat on the Back of My Head[Vignette of King of Kings, Lion of Juda, Emperor of Ethiopia][Vignette of the Shah of Iran]Beyond the Presidency30. The Summing Up31. The University Chancellor32. EpilogueAppendixA. ChronologyB. Traditional Rite at Freshman ConvocationC. Time on WellsD. Taking the Arts to the PeopleE. Telegrams from General Lucius ClayF. Current Directors, Indiana University FoundationG. Indiana University 150th Birthday Fund SubscriptionsH. Message to the University Community, November 1, 1968I. Indiana University Technical-Assistance ProjectsJ. Special Commissions and CommitteesK. "All's Wells That Ends Well"Index

"Much more than the title might suggest, [this is] a heart-warming account of a young boy and his parents [who were] determined that a son should have a college education, a classic and detailed account of his widening involvement with every aspect of higher education, and a stirring story of a wise administrator. [Wells'] life is an astonishing success story. . . . He was not just lucky, he was careful and courageous."—Journal of Higher Education, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Being Lucky is as entertaining as it is informative. Wells' biographer, James H. Capshew, called it 'a manual of higher education management.'. . . Reading Wells' fascinating autobiography shows why it is no wonder that Indiana University is so proud of the great man and honors his accomplishments."—Louisville Courier Journal, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Wells' humor, wit, and humanity pervade every chapter."—Indiana Magazine of History, reviewing a previous edition or volume"An honest report by a most successful educator [and] a tribute to a great university and to a man with foresight who also had the courage to act on his convictions."—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, reviewing a previous edition or volume

Herman B Wells (1902-2000) was the 11th president of Indiana University. He served the university in a variety of capacities, most notably as president and as chancellor, and was pivotal to the development of IU into a world-class institution of higher learning.

• To begin . . .Preface to the ReprintingWhy I Wrote Being Lucky and What Was Edited OutPreface to the Complete Edition (Gary Dunham)Preparation for the Presidency1. Growing Up in Jamestown and the County Seat2. Widening Horizons3. What It Was Really Like4. Country Bank Failures5. Reopening, Reconstruction, and Reform6. Apprenticeship in Academic Administration[Addressing Freshman Business Students]7. The Fate of a NoncandidateThe Presidency8. A Few Observations on Collegial Administration9. How to Succeed Without Really Trying10. Money, Money, But Never Enough[Vignette of J. Paul Getty]11. The Private Sector: Indiana University Foundation[They Made a Difference]12. Academic Freedom and Tenure[Addressing the A.A.U.P.][An Interesting Sidelight]13. To Make Room for the Future14. Student and Alumni Relationships[A Message from Santa Claus]15. Culture to the Crossroads16. The University Looks Abroad[Vignette of the King of Thailand]17. Academic Ferment[The Lilly Influence]National and International Service18. A Trip and a New Awareness19. A Glorious Experience in the Springtime of My Career20. With Clay in Occupied Germany[Vignette of John Foster Dulles]21. One World or None[Vignette of Wendell Willkie]22. An Unusual Mission to the U.S.S.R.23. Education and World Affairs[Vignette of Harold Macmillan]24. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching25. The American Council on Education and an Introduction to International Associations26. The Educational Policies Commission27. The Roots of PBS28. Trying to Do One's Share29. With My Hat on the Back of My Head[Vignette of King of Kings, Lion of Juda, Emperor of Ethiopia][Vignette of the Shah of Iran]Beyond the Presidency30. The Summing Up31. The University Chancellor32. EpilogueAppendixA. ChronologyB. Traditional Rite at Freshman ConvocationC. Time on WellsD. Taking the Arts to the PeopleE. Telegrams from General Lucius ClayF. Current Directors, Indiana University FoundationG. Indiana University 150th Birthday Fund SubscriptionsH. Message to the University Community, November 1, 1968I. Indiana University Technical-Assistance ProjectsJ. Special Commissions and CommitteesK. "All's Wells That Ends Well"Index

"Much more than the title might suggest, [this is] a heart-warming account of a young boy and his parents [who were] determined that a son should have a college education, a classic and detailed account of his widening involvement with every aspect of higher education, and a stirring story of a wise administrator. [Wells'] life is an astonishing success story. . . . He was not just lucky, he was careful and courageous."—Journal of Higher Education, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Being Lucky is as entertaining as it is informative. Wells' biographer, James H. Capshew, called it 'a manual of higher education management.'. . . Reading Wells' fascinating autobiography shows why it is no wonder that Indiana University is so proud of the great man and honors his accomplishments."—Louisville Courier Journal, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Wells' humor, wit, and humanity pervade every chapter."—Indiana Magazine of History, reviewing a previous edition or volume"An honest report by a most successful educator [and] a tribute to a great university and to a man with foresight who also had the courage to act on his convictions."—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, reviewing a previous edition or volume

Herman B Wells (1902-2000) was the 11th president of Indiana University. He served the university in a variety of capacities, most notably as president and as chancellor, and was pivotal to the development of IU into a world-class institution of higher learning.

• To begin . . .Preface to the ReprintingWhy I Wrote Being Lucky and What Was Edited OutPreface to the Complete Edition (Gary Dunham)Preparation for the Presidency1. Growing Up in Jamestown and the County Seat2. Widening Horizons3. What It Was Really Like4. Country Bank Failures5. Reopening, Reconstruction, and Reform6. Apprenticeship in Academic Administration[Addressing Freshman Business Students]7. The Fate of a NoncandidateThe Presidency8. A Few Observations on Collegial Administration9. How to Succeed Without Really Trying10. Money, Money, But Never Enough[Vignette of J. Paul Getty]11. The Private Sector: Indiana University Foundation[They Made a Difference]12. Academic Freedom and Tenure[Addressing the A.A.U.P.][An Interesting Sidelight]13. To Make Room for the Future14. Student and Alumni Relationships[A Message from Santa Claus]15. Culture to the Crossroads16. The University Looks Abroad[Vignette of the King of Thailand]17. Academic Ferment[The Lilly Influence]National and International Service18. A Trip and a New Awareness19. A Glorious Experience in the Springtime of My Career20. With Clay in Occupied Germany[Vignette of John Foster Dulles]21. One World or None[Vignette of Wendell Willkie]22. An Unusual Mission to the U.S.S.R.23. Education and World Affairs[Vignette of Harold Macmillan]24. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching25. The American Council on Education and an Introduction to International Associations26. The Educational Policies Commission27. The Roots of PBS28. Trying to Do One's Share29. With My Hat on the Back of My Head[Vignette of King of Kings, Lion of Juda, Emperor of Ethiopia][Vignette of the Shah of Iran]Beyond the Presidency30. The Summing Up31. The University Chancellor32. EpilogueAppendixA. ChronologyB. Traditional Rite at Freshman ConvocationC. Time on WellsD. Taking the Arts to the PeopleE. Telegrams from General Lucius ClayF. Current Directors, Indiana University FoundationG. Indiana University 150th Birthday Fund SubscriptionsH. Message to the University Community, November 1, 1968I. Indiana University Technical-Assistance ProjectsJ. Special Commissions and CommitteesK. "All's Wells That Ends Well"Index

"Much more than the title might suggest, [this is] a heart-warming account of a young boy and his parents [who were] determined that a son should have a college education, a classic and detailed account of his widening involvement with every aspect of higher education, and a stirring story of a wise administrator. [Wells'] life is an astonishing success story. . . . He was not just lucky, he was careful and courageous."—Journal of Higher Education, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Being Lucky is as entertaining as it is informative. Wells' biographer, James H. Capshew, called it 'a manual of higher education management.'. . . Reading Wells' fascinating autobiography shows why it is no wonder that Indiana University is so proud of the great man and honors his accomplishments."—Louisville Courier Journal, reviewing a previous edition or volume"Wells' humor, wit, and humanity pervade every chapter."—Indiana Magazine of History, reviewing a previous edition or volume"An honest report by a most successful educator [and] a tribute to a great university and to a man with foresight who also had the courage to act on his convictions."—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, reviewing a previous edition or volume