Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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DEAN ARTHUR SELLEN DEAN IRA PRATT FACULTY EXECUTIVES Dean Arthur G. Sellen's personal interest in the individual problems of each student establishes him firmly in the esteem of the VVashburn student body. After teaching classes in Biblical literature, he still Finds time to coordinate the college schedule, and suggest improvements in the policies and practices of the college to campus leaders. ln addition to his regular duties, Dean Sellen assists students in choos- ing majors and minors and advises graduates on suit- able careers. He admits that his interests are wide, although golf is his favorite hobby, and his absorbing interest in the mental hygiene movement occupies much of his time. A typical scene in Boswell Hall is aimable Dean lra Pratt conducting chapel choir, adeptly playing accompaniments for his students, or administering the business of the music department. His democratic attitude and his impartiality make him one of the most popular teachers on the campus. He struts in his gold braided uniform with the band on parade. Dean Pratt claims that he is a country gentleman now, since he moved out to his 'chobby house near Lake Shawnee. He drives to town early for seven o'clock band rehearsals and stays late for choir prac- tices, student recitals, and concerts.

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ff' S S -,nl E Mo WWC7, C J 4 , 3311, ,, 7 'i l I x t :oft f L rea l tt tv 'iff l f I L53 X 3X if 1-lk needed to be signed, and go on his way-but what was this? What did the man mean '4WELL?'i 4'Er, said Mr. lchabod. 'There passed then, some moments of silence in which Mr. Treasurer looked at Mr. lehabod with a stony glance. Mr. lehabod later told one of his 'friends that it was his belief that the man must have spent hours at 'E-'N V home before a mirror, practicing rocky stares. 'l'here were dollar signs in his eyes, stated lVlr. lchabod, firmly. After an indefinite time had elapsed, Mr. Treasurer relieved the situa- tion somewhat by asking his victim if he wished to make some special arrangements about handling his tuition. YVcll, yesg he guessed he did want to make some special arrangements regarding this process. How much could he pay? Did the materially- minded fellow mean NOW? K.- Yes, NOYV. NVell, ridiculous as it might seem, he found himself temporarily short of the ready cash, however, he supposed that within a few weeks- Hffhe total amount of your hill is thus-and-thus-and-so, spake Mr. Treasurer. 'fYou will pay one-fourth of this amount upon registration, and t.he remainder in three monthly installments. lVlr. lehabod found himself baffled. He could conjure up no imme- diate method of approaching this hard man of business, and appalling as the idea of digging up some cash this very day was, he had no alterna- livc. l-le went out the door in a daze, only to return almost at once, as inspiration came to him, to say- ul may have some money in a 'few days-'7 l-lnmph, said Mr. T. 'LNext!w The resultant embarrassment and succeeding obstacles which Mr. lchabod had to surmonnt to appease this money-grubber make for a long storyg suffice it to say that he found it necessary to find a job- a thing which he had in the past shunned as the plague-and to debase the lehabod pride to the extent of borrowing every cent he could from his friends, skeptical lot that they proved to he. But Mr. Ichahod found the money, and it was with almost his customary jauntiness that he flipped the exact amount of his initial tuition payment upon the counter of the business omce. eight days after the beginning of the term. Ah, cruel Fate! The proud name of lehabod was further lowered. The young woman at the desk informed him in matter-of-fact tones that there was a small charge of one dollar for late enrollment, and a further charge of one per-cent of something-or-other. qu.-.. ...yung If , 'rf YN lt cm fe 4 7 -fif- Qf' X Y Q fx Z' -Q:-, fx X

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t 4. I Students are not so conscious of their dependence on these three faculty executives-A. R. Jones, Miss Gladys Phinney, and Miss Ella Pixley-as of the professors and teachers with Whom they have constant contact. Asstnning the duties of treasurer of Washburn last year upon the death of D. L. Mclfachron, Mr. Jones resigned early in the second semester to become a member of the state corporation commission. During his short tenure of otlice, he devised a systematic method of paying tuition in in- stallments throughout the semester. and offered a five percent discount for payment of tuition in full. To Mr. Jones was assigned the unpleasant t.ask of approving or disapproving requisites for expenditures from all departments of the college. Miss Phinney, serving her second year as registrar, continues her arduous task of compiling all the college records of enrollment and grades. Recommending and placing graduates as teachers, which for- merly caine under her supervision, was transferred to the education de- partment this year. Now completing her twenty-sixth year behind a desk in Holbrook hall, Miss Ella Pixley, secretary and assistant treasurer, has one of the most desirable positions on the campus-she receives all tuition pay- ments. The remodeled, modernized ollices of secretary and treasurer in Hol- brook allord lighter, more comfortable, and more convenient head- quarters lor their exacting work. By the careful liguring, and planning, and stringent use of college funds, Mr. Jones was able to give a favorable financial report of Wasli- burn at the beginning of this year, stating that its financial condition was the best in years. These three executives are excellent examples of behind-the-scenes workers, necessary to keep business matters running smoothly, but taking no direct part in the administration of affairs. The quiet elliciency and dependability, which characterize their daily service help to carry on the supervision of the business of the college and regulation of school activities. FACULTY EXECUTIVES Gladys Phinuey, Registrar Ella Pixley, Secretary A. R. Jones, Treasurer