University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Dk. Frank C. Touton VICE-PRESIDENT As vice-president of the Uni- crsity, Dr. Frank C. Touton has done a great deal toward de- veloping the school to the pres- ent high position it holds among the colleges of the nation. He also serves as Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, and as Director of the educatifinal program of the Univer- sity. As a result of his intensive research into the tield of psychological testing in connection with educa- tion, Dr. Touton has been a prime factor in devel- oping many new methods of educational endeavor employed by this and other colleges. C DEAN OF WOMEN i HE women of the University are very fortunate in having as their counselor and friend Pearle Aikin- Smith, acting dean of women and assistant professor in the School of Speech. In addition to her regular duties. Dea n Smith works with the campus Y.W. C.A., and her efforts in planning the annual women ' s Hi-Jinks, presented by the group, are a large factor in its success. She is also the originator of the annual Shakespearean festival given by the Speech department. Dean Smith has had long ex- perience in dealing with women, and she is more than merely a supervisor of their program and activities on the campus. She is intensely interested in their per- Minal and social problems, and IS , friend tv all. Mrs. Pk.arli- Aikin-Smith Dcd)} of W ' dhich 16

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RUFUS B. VON KLEINSMID Dr. Rlfus B. von KleinSmid, President of the Univer- sity DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS, HAS RENDERED SERVICE FOR THE PROGRESS, EXPANSION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTITU- TION OF HIGH SCHOLASTIC STANDING AND INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS. His ACHIEVEMENTS ARE MANY. HiS PROMINENCE IN THE IN- TELLECTUAL REALM HAS G.MNED HIM INTERNATIONAL FAME. The RECENT FACULTY MOVEMENT OF PLANNING AND EXPAN- SION H.AS BEEN CARRIED ON UNDER HIS GUIDANCE, AND DEEP APPRECI.ATION FOR HIS EFFORTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS FELT MORE EACH D. Y. ThE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALI- FORNIA IS PROUD OF SUCH A FINE LEADER AND TH.AT PRIDE RINGS TRUE BECAUSE HIS HEART AND SOUL ARE IN HIS WimK.

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Dk. Francis M. Baldn IXiin of Mc ' )i Dean Francis M. Racn, both in his capacity as counselor ni men and lecturer, has won the friendship of every student on the campus. In the fuUlllment of his duties, which include vo- cational guidance, scholastic adjustment, and social adjustment, he has shown rare insight into human nature, and displays a willingness to see problems from the students ' point of view. He is also advisor to the men ' s council, and is concerned with the problem of extra-curricular activities. During his stay on the campus, he has become noted for his loyalty and interest in the affairs of the University. DEAN OF MEN One of the offices which is most vital to the wel- fare of the University is that of registrar, which is held by Theron Clark. The many duties of the registrar include the as- signing of the students to their classes, the record- ing of their grades, and the checking of their records to the requirements for the forty-six different de- grees which are awarded by the L niversity. The school is indeed fortunate in having as Reg- istrar a man with the capabilities of Mr. Clark, who has spent over thirty years in the profession. One of his chiet interests is in having a part in helping students to build useful and worth-while lives, and his work is a determining factor in the success of our college days. Theron Clark Registrar REGISTRAR