Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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The loyalty, service, and unceasing devotion to Indiana University is typified by Comptrol- ler Ward G. Bid dle, ' 16. Since he became the financial head of the University in 1936, Mr. Biddle has watched with pride the expansion of the University. He has carefully supervised the extensive construction program which is rapidly nearing completion. His efforts have aided in furthering the progress of Indiana University. A friend of students, a counselor to faculty members, and held in the highest esteem by alumni — Mr. Biddle is happiest serving this Uni- versity in which he thoroughly believes. WARD G. BIDDLE Comptroller of the University OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY In 1923 Mr. Biddle returned to his alma ma- ter as Manager of the University Bookstore, in which capacity he served until 1932. He was Director of the Union until 1936 when he be- came Comptroller. His entire service to Indiana University has been characterized by his keen business acumen, his long hours of work, and his particular attention to details which has re- warded him by his host of admirers and friends. In 1939 he was cited for the outstanding serv- ice award given annually by Sigma Delta Chi to the person who has given the most meritorious service to the University. 21

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BOAhU OF TRUSTEES The Indiana University Board of Trustees, the administrative body of the University, is com- posed of eight citizens of the State of Indiana. Five of these are appointed by the State Board of Education, while the other three are elected by the alumni of the University. The term of office is three years, with the tenure arranged so that one is elected every year. This year the Board has been unusually busy at its monthly meetings as the University is in the midst of its biggest building program. Also the board has started a program of expanding the University staff, and has now carried it through its second year of development. Through the cooperation of the Board and Pres- ident Wells, the University has made great strides in its expansion program. . THESE MEN CHART AND STEER THE COURSE 20

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DEANS OF MEN clarence E. Edmondson has been the friendly counselor of the men students at Indiana University since the office of the Dean of Men was formally established in 1919. By individual conferences with students and with their par- ents he has established a helpful and cooperative relation- ship between the faculty, students, and parents. Dean Edmondson, who is a professor of hygiene, was graduated from Indiana University with an A.B. degree in 1906. He received his A.M. degree in 1912, and two years later, in 1914, was awarded his Ph.D. degree from the University. He acts as chairman for many selection committees for awarding student scholarships and campus positions. DEAN C. E. EDMONDSON DEAN C. J. SEMBOWER Charles J. Sembower is the friend and advisor of every student on the campus and at the same time one of the most highly respected professors on the faculty. A popular speaker at student meetings, he has tact and un- derstanding which serve to establish an ideal relationship between faculty and student. He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity, and in 1934 was made an honorary member of Phi Delta Gamma, hon- orary journalistic, debating, and forensic fraternity. Dean Sembower was graduated from Indiana in 1892 with an A.B. degree and received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1909. A noted author, he now holds the position of professor of English at the University. 22