Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Results of research done at K-Scate are distributed through- out the state by the Division of Extension, headed by Dean and Director of Agricultural Extension, L. C. Williams, and Assistant Dean and Agricultural Specialist, Paul W. Griffith. Extension Serves Entire State To spread the results of research done at K-State throughout Kansas is the purpose and job of the ex- tension service of the College. Extension has been called the largest out-of -school educational system in the world. The K-State Division of Extension is supported by federal, state, and county funds, and is the field arm of the United States Department of Agriculture and the College. Extension helps to provide Kansans with the latest scientific findings, technical service, and the knowledge that will make them well-informed citizens. Extension also helps them to analyze local conditions, recognize their major problems and evaluate their resources. The county agricultural agent, home demonstration agent, and 4-H club agent are the local representatives of the K-State extension service. The agents use such devices as conferences, meetings, telephone calls, per- sonal visits, demonstrations, radio, and publications, to teach the people they contact. A Home Study Service, financed entirely by state funds and student fees, is available to residents of Kan- sas who cannot attend classes on the campus. During 1952, there were 2,053 students enrolled in high school or college credit courses by correspondence. 22

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direct College The welfare of the women students on and off the campus is the responsibility of Dean of Women Helen Moore. It is her job to develop the social, educational, and vocational activities of women residents between themselves and other living groups. Maintaining a close relationship with the academic and administrative staffs in helping to interpret stu- dent needs is the responsibility of Dean of Students William G. Craig and Assistant Dean Philip Sorensen. The College machine is for the students, but the administration keeps the wheels of the machine turning to provide necessary services for all students. The President ' s right-hand man in charge of supervising academic affairs is Dean of Administration A. L. Pugsley. K-State Administrators top row: William Baehr, librarian; C. M. Correll, college historian; Theodore Cross, director of student counseling center; F. D. Farrell, president emeritus; Kenney L. Ford, alumni secretary; R. F. Gingrich, maintenance superintendent. Bottom row: Dr. B. F. Lafene, director of student health; Max W. Milbourn, director of public service; J. W. Pratt, assistant comptroller; Dean Emeritus Roy A. Seaton, building expediter; Eric T. Tebow, director of admis- sions and registrar; and A. Thornton Edwards, director of housing. 21

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Many Fields Of Extension Dean of the Extension Division L. C. Williams is also the director of the agricultural extension service, representing both the College and the Department of Agriculture. Working with him is Assistant Dean Paul W. Griffith, Agricultural Specialist. The program of home study is headed by Dr. George Gemmell, and maintains a full-time faculty for the grading and instruction of papers from correspondent students. John Ferguson heads engineering extension, teach- ing the principles of engineering which may be applied to agriculture. Supervising and helping the home demonstration units and 4-H work are the duties of Georgiana Smurthwaite, head of t he home economics department. Extension information is directed by Lyle Longsdorf. He communicates with the people of Kansas through KSAC, the radio voice of K-State, and bulletins, to give listeners and readers the latest findings. K-Srate extension heads top row: W. G. Amstein, agricul- tural specialist; Harry C. Baird, district agent; Frank O. Blecha, district agent; John M. Ferguson, extension engineer- ing; Arthur L. Hjort, extension administrative assistant. Bot- The communicative medium between Kansas State experi- ment stations and Kansas farmers and homemakers, is the Division of Extension, located in the temporary barracks on the northwest section of the campus. torn row: ]. Harold Johnson, state 4-H club leader; L. L. Longs- dorf, extension information; George Gemmell, home study service; Georgiana Smurthwaite, home economics; E. H. Tea- garden, district agent. 23