New York University School of Commerce - Commerce Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

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ARCHIBALD VV. TAYLOR Dean of the G'l Cl,fl'IlIll6' School of Business Aclministmtion EAN Archibald YV. Taylor was born in eastern Nebraska. At the age of seven- teen he entered the Franklin and Wfeeping Water Academies where he pre- pared for Doane College. After one year in the field of merchandising, he entered Doane and received his A.B. degree in 1902. Dean Taylor then accepted a teaching position in Puget Sound Academy, Vlfashington. After serving as Principal for two years, he resigned to become Superintendent of Schools at Ritzville, VVashington. Instructorsl1ips in economics at Purdue University, State Teacher's College of Iowa, and the University of Pennsylvania followed this work. Dean Taylor was then made a professor of economics in the Department of Economics and History at the State College of Wasliingtoii. He remained there until 1916, when he came to New York University as economics instructor and Director of tl1e newly-organized Wall Street Division of the School of Commerce. In 1920 when the Graduate School of Business Administration was organized as a separate school in tl1e University, Dean Taylor was appointed the head of tl1is division. He holds the degree of M .A. from the University of Vllisconsin, an honorary degree of D.C.S. from Oglethorpe University, and an LL.D. from his alma mater, Doane College. He is the author of Pfrinciples of Investment. Dean Taylor is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Tau Omega, and Delta Phi Epsilon fraternities. 21

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HERBERT M. Sc1a11rF13R Assistfmlc Dean SSISTANT Dean Herbert M. Schiffer was born in New York City in 1890. He received his B.C.S. from New York University in 1916, and i11 1932 was awarded his M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Business Administration at New York U. His business career was closely associated with the marketing and salesman- ship courses he had taken in college. Starting as a clerk in the S. H. YVetmore Company, a druggist supply house, he rapidly advanced to the position of vice- pres ident. In August, 1926 he left private industry to become Assistant Director of the Day Division of tl1e School of Commerce, and in 1937 he was appointed Assistant Dean. From 1916 to 1926 Dean Schiffer was acting as an assistant in the Accounting Department. He is at present, a professor of marketing. Dean Schiffer is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi and Theta Nu Epsilon social fraternities. His honorary fraternities include Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Delta Sigma, Sphinx, Arch and Square, and Sigma Eta Phi. He is also a member of American Marketing Association, Academy of Political Science, Catholic Club of New York, Knights of Columbus, American Academy of Political and Social Science, American Association of University Professors, and New York University Men in Advertising. Dean Schiffer was recently honored by the Alumni Association when, in 1938, he received the Alumni Meritorious Service Award. 20

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RAYMOND RODGERS Secretary SECRETARY RAYMOND RODGERS was born in Kentucky in 1899. He matriculated at the University of Kentucky, and in 1921 received a B.A. from that university. In 192 5 he received his M .B.A. from the Graduate School of Busi- ness Administration at New York U. During the Worlcl War, Professor Rodgers was in the service of the United States Navy. After the war he went to work in YN all Street, where he l1eld various positions, He worked as Assistant Underwriter of the National Security Com- pany and Assistant to the Merchandise Manager of Alex Taylor and Company. At one time Professor Rodgers was Editor of the Canadian Monthly Letter. He has also done editorial work for the Alexander Hamilton Institute. He came to the School of Commerce in 192 5 as instructor of banking, and in 1937 he was elevated to a full professorship. He was appointed to his present position of Secretary of the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance on September 1, 1931. In addition to the positions he now holds at Commerce, Professor Rodgers is a member of the National Advisory Committee of the Consumer's Credit Company of America. He has collaborated on two text booksg Money and Bank- ing, which is used at Commerceg and Constnner Credit and Its Uses. Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Sigma Pi, Alpha Phi Sigma, Sphinx, and Arch and Square are the honorary fraternities of which Professor Rodgers is a member. 22