Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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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

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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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DEANS OF WOMEN Since her graduation from Indiana University, Mrs. Lottie Kirby, Associate Dean of Women, has served her Alma Mater in many ways. She has acted as chief clerk to the Registrar and secretary to President Emeritus Bryan. In her present position, Mrs. Kirby has given her utmost in understanding and aid to the coeds on the I. U. campus. She has acted as intermediary between the sor- orities and the Dean ' s office, easing the headaches of the Pan-Hellenic council and individual social organizations. Mrs. Kirby is known for her sympathetic nature and has proven herself to be a faithful advisor in many a per- sonal problem. MRS. LOTTIE KIRBY MRS. KATE H. MUELLER Mrs. Kate Hevner Mueller, in her two years as Dean of Women at Indiana University, has endeared herself to the hearts of all of the 2,000 young women students to whom she offers friendly and wise counseling. Mrs. Mueller attended Wilson College and Columbia University and was formerly an instructor and assistant professor in psychology. Her experience along this line has enabled her to understand and cope with the myriad of problems which come to her office daily. 23