University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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THE DEAN OF MEN KOBERT E. RlENOW Dean DISCIPLINE in the university, as in the ideal family, is incidental to the larger capacity of counsel and guidance. The office of Dean of Men of the University of Iowa is one which offers a wide scope over this field of human service, and one which calls for a man of understanding, as well as one with administra- tive ability. Dean Robert Rienow is Iowa ' s first and only Dean of Men. His ability in dealing with youth and its problems in his kindly, personal way be- came apparent on his arrival at the University of Iowa as an assistant professor of education in 1913. For almost 20 years he has been working with young men, inspiring confidence, advising them, helping them over the hard places. Dean Rienow was the second clean of men in this part of the country. His task began back in the days when a dean ' s office was a popular symbol of wrathfid judgment. This one has come to be recognized as belonging to a straight-for ward, kindly man who has won a place in the hearts of those who have stood before him. He is a chairman of the loan and scholarship committee, which analyzes the needs of students and aids them. He lias charge of the scholarship proctors, has tackled the problems of registra- tion, petitions, and employment. Fraternities as they existed 20 years ago could not have continued to exist, according to the dean. Now they are of such a character that they can cooperate with him, and he with them, to the better functioning of this student welfare service.

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IN 1900 the position of Dean of Women was created at the University of Iowa. The same year Mrs. Adelaide Burge graduated from the university. Mrs. Burge became secretary to Dean Nellie S. Aurner in 1918, and when Mrs. Aurner resigned in June, 1921, she was made acting Dean of Women. Dean Burge is well-fitted for the position, not only because she has been a student on the cam- pus, but also because she appreciates the woes and pleasures the average young woman experi ences. Her magnetic personality and unfailing cheerfulness attract every type of girl, because she takes an active, personal interest in each of them as they cooperate with her. The office of the dean is a busy place. Here, Dean Burge and her assistants conduct, not only the disciplinary department of this institution, but also aid in solving the problems of living quarters, health, finance, .scholarship, extra-cur- ricular and social activities, and bridge the gap between faculty and women students of the university. The newcomer is made to realize her business obligations to the town and university, the im- portance of high scholarship and good social ad- justments, and aid is extended to those handicap- ped by ill health or financial difficulties. Behind all the complicated routine work, there is a spirit which encourages the development of the highest type of womanhood on the campus. Other members of the faculty make certain re (|iiirements of their students, extra-curricular activities, scholarship, athletic or social stan- dards, but the Dean of Women is a personal adviser and offers her help to every student woman. THE DEAN OF WOMEN ADELAIDE L. BURGE Dean

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COMMERCE is the driving force of the world today. The University of Iowa is especially equipped to train young men and women to cope with the present day com- mercial situation. The condition of finances and business administration demands the most effi- cient of persons educated to the newer and more progressive as well as constructive methods. Dean of the College of Commerce is Chester A. Phillips, Ph.D. The college aims to provide vocational education for students planning to engage in commercial, industrial, or financial work. It is based upon the assumption that care- ful training in the fundamental principles under- lying our economic system is essential to an ade- quate grasp of the purpose and procedure of business. A school of commerce was established as a part of the College of Liberal Arts in 1914. In 1921 it was organized as a college. Since its establishment it has made great .strides as a separate unit. The unusual increase in its enroll- ment during the last year indicates the high value placed upon practical education by young people today. The college serves a double purpose. It not only trains students, but it also has been bene- ficial in aiding businesses throughout the state solve their problems through the bureau of busi- ness research, organized in 1926. The modern methods employed in the class room work of the college have caused it to be regarded as an author- ity on business curriculum. Gamma Epsilon Pi, for women, Beta Gamma Sigma, for men, and Chi Phi Pi, for men and women, are the honorary organizations of the college. TH E COLLEGE OF COMMERCE CHESTER A. PHILLIPS Dear. WYSIAN E. MUELLKR LLOYD J. KENT