Clifton Wharton, chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) from 1978 to 1987, speaking from a podium during an unidentified event. In 1987, Wharton became the Chairman and CEO of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and the College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF). Nuala Drescher (sitting at right) was United University Professions (UUP) president from 1981-1987.