John Charles Hessler
1919-1920 (acting), 1934-1944

Notable events during this administration:

• Unconditional accreditation by North Central Association and National Association of Schools of Music
• "Big Blue" becomes the official name of Millikin athletic teams
• Millikin helps establish the Illinois College Conference for athletics
• Assembly Hall is renamed Albert Taylor Hall
• Decatur College offers preflight training to Army Air Corps cadets