Under his leadership , the college gained a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and hired its first African American faculty member , William Cousins .
Bolling was president of Earlham College from 1958 to 1973 , during which time the college began to become nationally known .
Under Bolling 's leadership , the college gained a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and hired its first African American faculty member , William Cousins .
Bolling was president of Earlham College from 1958 to 1973 , during which time the college began to become nationally known .