University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Administration Orientation, vocational guidance, and general management of the affairs of the University arc among the duties of the administrative heads of the school. These officials are Dr. Jay F. W. Pearson, secretary of the University and dean of administration; Miss Mary B. Merritt, dean of women; Harry H. Provin, registrar; Foster F. Alter, student counsellor; and U. J. Hiss, business manager. I)r. Pearson supervises and works with the faculty committee, acting as an intermediary between it and Dr. Ashe. His principal problems include scheduling of classes, arrangement and editing of the University bulletin, interviews, official correspondence, and coordination of departments. Miss Merritt conducts a special orientation course for freshman and transfer women and operates a guidance and counselling service through her office. She also acts as faculty adviser to Panhellenic council, and oversees the activities of other women’s organizations. Plans for a new orientation system arc being made under Administrative heads o! the University aro Miss Mary B. Morrill. U. J. Hiss. Dr. lay F. W. Pearson. her direction as head of a student-faculty committee. Besides her work as dean of women, Miss Merritt teaches several Eng-lish courses; she was promoted to a full professorship this year. In charge of answering all inquiries concerning the University and its entrance requirements is 1 larry H. Provin, registrar. Not only is his office the University’s most important contact with prospective students, it is also a convenience to students already enrolled. As student counsellor, Foster Alter has instituted a system of student guidance for freshman and sophomore men. Paralleling the work of the dean of women’s office, this is likewise a clearing house for fraternity and organization problems. U. J. Hiss now holds the position of business manager, after serving as assistant treasurer and auditor for six years. He takes complete charge of the finances of the University, including the preparation of budgets for all departments, which may he modified or approved by Dr. Ashe and his staff, and the supervision of the accounting of all expenditures and income. 20

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Philip Ackerman B.S. Coral Gables. Virginia Catherine Allen A.B. Miami Beach. NKT 3, 4; Xu 1, 2, 3, 4, herald 2, pledge adviser 3, pres. 4; Panhellenic 3, 4 ; Ibis 2, 3, 4, sorority editor 3; Lead and Ink 3, 4; Women’s Chorus 2, 3: YWCA I, 2; Co-Ed Council 3, 4, vice-pres. 3, pres. 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. David Carter Andre B.S.B.A. Coral Gables. IlKA, charter member, MS 3; Interfraternity Council 4; Senior class secy: V.C.; Football 1; Swimming 2, 3, captain 3: M Club 4; Intramurals 3, 4: Men’s Chorus 3. Robert Appleget B.S.B.A. Miami Beach. Transfer University of Florida 3. Verdun R. Arries B.S.B.A. Calumet, Mina. 4: Football I, 2, 3. 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4; Y.C. senior adviser 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; Commerce Club. Dorothy Rose Ashe A.B. Miami. A«J sergeant-at-arms, 2: KKr charter member, marshall 2, standards chairman 3, pledge captain 4; Senator 1, 2; Secretary Student Association 3: Alternate president FSGA 3; Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Homecoming Queen 4; YWCA I. 2, 3, 4; Intramurals I. 2, 3, 4. William Francis Baird B.S.B.A. Columbus, Ohio. Transfer Ohio State University 3; Ks 4; Commerce Club 4. Betty Lou Baker A.B. Miami. NKT 3, 4 sec y 4: ZTA I, 2, 3, 4 charter member, historian 2, vice-pres. 3, pres. 4; I’an-hellenic 2, 3, 4, sec’y 2, pres. 4; Associate Justice 3; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4; IRC 1, 2 vice-pres. 2; YWCA 1. 2, 3, 4 sec’y 2, vice-pres. 3, treas. 4; BSU Council 4. Maxine Cantwell Baker B.M. in Ed. Kansas City, Mo. SAI 3, 4 sergeant-at-arms 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4. Jerome Bass A.B. Miami. English Honors 4; Hurricane advertising associate 4. Donald E. Bleeke A.B. Ft. Wayne, Ind. 1 MA 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 3; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Men’s Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; University Music Club, pres. 4. Matthew Borek B.S.B.A. Weirton, IF. Va. Football 1,2, 3, 4; IIX I, 2, 3, 4. 22