University of Wisconsin Madison - Badger Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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DEAN SCOTT I-i. GQODNIGI-iT Dean Goodnight has been Dean of Men at the university for tvventy-eight years. Acting as both friend and coun- sellor, he has come to be affectionately lcnovvn as uScotty among the students. DEAN OF MEN -l-he office of the Dean of Men deals pri- marily with the development of the student as a person rather than upon his intellectual training. Part of the Deanis vvorl4 deals vvith teaching students ho.vv to study and vvith testing their aptitude for different subjects, but his chief interest lies in the conduct and activities of students, Since 'i9'l6, the office staff has l4ept per- sonnel record folders for all men students. These folders contain a brief life history and picture of the student, nevvspaper clippings, and letters about him, The Dean refers to these records vvhen information is desired about a stucent. The Deanis office is a place for all men students to get their problems solved, whether they be academic, social, or housing. l-le and his staff act as vvise counsellors aiding students, both men and vvomen, to find better housing, get better grades, and to act as worthy citizens in the university community. ln all his dealings, the Dean tries to co- operate vvith the student governing bodies on campus in which he has a vital. interest, and he refers many cases to the student court for decision. Dean Goodnightand Dean Blaesser, Assistant Dean of lvlen, comfortably tall4 things over. 22

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.T fr -'ku 7 . -fi-vw --1-- it I' ll l-. ti ii fg' :J l' ,- 'CJ ., .,i , F A ,K-V ivlv.. . 5 .-g Left to Right: Frank J. Sensenbrenner, Daniel I-l. Grady, Leonard J. Kleczka, John D. Jones, Jr., Walter C. l-lodg- kins, President, Clarence A. Dykstra, Alfred W. Peterson, Comptroller, Maurice E. McCaFFrey, Secretary, Margaret Slightam, John Callahan lnset: W. J. Campbell, Micheal J. Cleary, John M. l-lolmes, Vice-President, A. Matt Werner Behind the scenes oi everyday University lite sit the ten members of the Board oi Regents, a body corporate re- sponsible For the mammoth task of guiding the University policy and deciding on all matters pertaining to the Budget. lfach member is appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin with the advice and consent of the Senate and serves For a term ot nine years. Thus embodying experience and au- thority, the Board possesses all the powers requisite to the fultillment of the great Wisconsin ideal. ln 'l9i3, the Board ot Visitors vvas created by the Board oi Regents to render assistance in the development of the University. The Board is composed of twelve Visitorsi three appointed by the Governor, six by the Alumni Association oi the University, and three by the Board ol Regents. The term of oftice is Four years. With a great deal of freedom oi investigation, the Visitors examine gen- erally the vvork oi the University and present an annual reportoitheir Findings and recommendations to the Regents. Front Row: Thornwald M. Beck, Miss Maude Munroe, Vice-President, Arthur D. Gillett, Robert K. Coe, Secre- tary, Basil I. Peterson, President Back Row: Myron T. l-larshavv, Marcus A. Jacobson, Ralph Balliette, Mrs. Carl A. Johnson, Mrs. George Lines, Clarence A. Dykstra lnset: C. F. l-ledges, Emory W. Krauthoefer 21 s ri rrp- -- r-: i

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DEAN OF WOMEN The vvorl4 ol the start infthe oltice ol the Dean ol Women does not consist ol probing students to better their grades, but ol an advisory capacity, trying to bridge the step from sheltered lamily lile to independent college living. Dean l-roxell says that the possibilities ol a Deans job are limited only by time and the person doing the vvorl4. She is never too busy to listen to any student no matter hovv small her problem may be. The Dean's oltice operates a vocational advising and placement bureau lor vvomen students under the competent supervision ol lvliss Beulah l.arl4in vvho has coached many a troubled senior in job-seel4ing tactics. ln addition, the ollice lceeps a permanent, com- prehensive personal record which enables it to give recommendations and other in- formation about Wisconsin graduates. For students unable to atlord the necessities de- manded by college lile, the Dean ol'Women,s ollice maintains a loan lund and a lending library of college text boolcs. Dean l-lelen Kayser acts as the gentle but Firm overseer of panhellenic activities, and Miss Ann Lawton, recent graduate, clarities perplexing -problems lor Freshmen vvomen. s ' :ri DEAN LOUISE TROXELL Dean -lroxell is lqnovvn to every woman on campus. l-ler office is always open to students with problems ol any sort. She has the quality of understanding and the per- sonality to malce her a really great executive. Lathrop l-lall, relaxation center lor Wisconsin women and home of the Deans. 23