DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Dean Riggs C oordinates Policy Dean Riggs, in his fifth year as Dean of Stu- dents7 arrived at DePauw fortified with a wealth of experience. He graduated from the Univer- sity of California, where even though working part time, he managed to sing in the Freshman Quartet and University Glee Club. After earn- ing his Masteris and Doctorls degrees at Colum- bia, Dean Riggs worked Five years on the faculty of John Hopkins. Bearing testimony to his ability in the psychological field is his member- ship in the American Psychological Association. Although Dean Riggs was raised in Oakland, California, his studies and work have taken him all over the country. Right now he man- ages to keep his spare minutes occupied with two other full-time jobs-raising three chil- dren and building a new home! 30 Miss Scheuer Advises Activities i:Sincerer, Lucille Scheuer Assistant Dean of Students,, These words conclude the first letter a fresh- man girl receives from DePauw during the sum- mer, and in September, she will meet its owner; one who will play an important part in her college life. If the freshman girl works in AVVS, she will find Miss Scheuer there7 guiding and advising. Older and wiser, our ex-novice may work with Miss Scheuer on Pan-Hel, and as a senior, Miss Scheuer will aid her job seeking. Through four years, the student attends social functions scheduled by this same dean. Miss Scheuer; a one-time high school dramatics teacher, bears the official title Assistant Dean of StudentSefour words to sum up many jobs.

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Father Takes Over Post of Dean of the University Dean Farber entered DePauw in 1931 for his first taste of college life. He came; he saw; he stayed! Though his title has varied, his descrip- tion has remained the sameia big man on cam- pus, Student Farber was sufhciemly active outside cokejoints to become Junior Class President, Junior Prom Chairman, Debater, President of MHA, and to qualify for Gold Key. In fact, he was so busy he had to spend his honeymoon in Longden Hall. Administrator Farber, now Dean of the Univer- sity, served in the Admissions OHice before being Assistant Dean of Students. Dean Farber combines a doctor,s degree in edu- cation and a sincere interest in students in solving campus problems. 29

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Miss Barnhart PromOtes Counseling W'hile teaching in high schools in her native Kansas, Miss Nelle Barnhart Erst became inter- ested in counseling. After discovering her in- terest centered around extra-curricular rather than academic endeavors, she matriculated t0 Syracuse University for personnel study. While learning to do group and individual counsel- ing there, she became particularly interested in vocational guidance and advised her under- graduate schoolmates for practical experience. Further study at Missouri Valley College convinced h'liss Barnhart of her preference for a small university. From there, it was only a short jump to DePauw, where she set up and developed the residence counseling program. She was also the brains behind the innovation of the AVVS dorm-advisory system. Under her guidance freshman Suzies learn to be ad- justed and happy DePauw Smoothies! Dean Robinson Directs Placement Deserting his desk in the Dean of Studentb office at Indiana University, Mr, David Rob- inson traveled northward for the summer and stayed to take the position of Assistant Dean of Students at DePauw. Mr. Robinson, having spent several years in the Army Air Force is especially well-qualiHed to serve as Advisor for Selective Service functions and counselor for the vanishing race of student veterans. His chief taskj however, is that of helping seniors find their own niche in life after they graduate. This task goes under the official heading of Director of Placement. lVIr. Robinson also assists Dean Riggs in his work with student com- mittees. Mechanics and modeling boats occupy some of hdr. Robinson7s spare time when he isnjt busy being Assistant Dean of Students.