University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Rush week was over for the Greeks. The Iiule- pendents had returned to their halls of new and old faces. Orientation was in the past. The freshmen were vaguely familiar with hills, halls, and houses. But none on the campus felt e ' ntirely free to relax, for all knew that still ahead was perhaps the greatest trial of all — enrollment. Whether new student or a graduate, he frankly dreaded the process, and why not? IBM or not, the task of gaining admittance to one of KU ' s many classes still appeared as a wild dream, endless and chaotic. As in the past, the University was quite benevo- lent in providing advice, directions and forms for the experienced. However, the student himself had to produce the patience, stamina and argument necessary to defend himself against the army of other enrollees, nerve-wracked workers and firm, complacent advisers. Perhaps the most confusing aspect of enroll- ment to the new student was that of following the abundant signs and words of direction, placed so he could maneuver quickly through Strong and the Union. These signs led to that unique feature of enrollment — the line. Ajjparent almost anywhere along the well-beaten path, these columns usually consumed from f(jrty-five minutes to an hour of the student ' s time. As usual, the grin, groan, and shuffle method emerged as the only effective way to combat this evil. The experience of enrollment gave the student the feeling of being little more than a commodity, and not really an individual whose future lay in this institution. Early in the game he was num- bered, photographed, tagged for the proper school, packaged, and headed for another station. But later, after conferring with his adviser, and then in class, did he discover the personal touch. Finally after attaching himself to that last shuffling line, arranging the myriad of cards in the proper order, and turning them over to last harried worker, one could feel that he relatively free from worry for a lew days. oh, no! Upon a[)jiroaching greeted him? Another line. Your last stop — we hope. hat kvas But h i()kstore — what I

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Left to right: Dean Smith, Chancellor Murphy, and Ray Nichols. Conferring on executive and adminis- trative problems are three of the most important men at the University. On their decisions rest the future growth and progress of KU. These men provide Kansas University ' s leadership. Keith Lawton Representing KU in Kansas and throughout the entire nation is Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy, M.D. Constantly on the go, Chancellor Murphy bears the headaches of the University and is re- sponsible for many of its accomplishments. Under the Chancellor is George B. Smith, Dean of the University, whose capacity is that of academic vice-chancellor; Keith Lawton, administrative as- sistant to the Chancellor, who is director of the physical plant: and Raymond Nichols, executive secretary of the University in charge of its finances.