Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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14 Deans Assist Students, W. Roy Newsom Dean of the College DEAN OF STUDENTS Newto Whittier this year, Dean Montgomery came to the college from a position as Curricu- lum Coordinator of the San Diego Department of Education. As Dean of Students, instructor in the education department and advisor to stu- dent Exec, Mr. Montgomery has rapidly become acquainted with hundreds of students and has become attu ned to their problems and viewpoints on current campus issues. Early in the year an effort was begun by Dean Montgomery to establish a unified set of codes and policies governing student conduct and the operations of various divisions of the Associated Students. As the person responsible for enforcing most of the college policies as they apply to students, the Dean felt that a greater effort should be made to deal objec- tively with infractions and to communicate the regulations to the students. Decide Policy DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Specializing in problems dealing with stu- dent life, Dean Roy Newsom's primary office duties include the supervision of class curricu- lum, the overseeing of the campus landscape, coordination of Convocation, and the chair- manship of the Athletic Board of Control. Beyond his on-campus activities, Dean New- som actively participates in community affairs and scientific circles. He has held such posi- tions as the Directorship of the Whittier Cham- ber of Commerce and Whittier Public Library Board of Trustees. At present, he is a member of the Advisory Committee on Air Poiution in Los Angeles County. Through his untiring effort and deep con- cern, Dean Newsomis diverse skills keep him in close touch with Whittier College students. Charles Montgomery Dean of Students

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Trusteesi Assistance Aids College BOARD OF TRUSTEESe-Row 1, Ethel Eckels, Sada Blake, Richard Nixon, Bonnie Wardman, John Stauffer, Raymond Thompson, Dolores Ball. Row 2, Glenn Lewis, Walter Knott, Homer Rosenberger. Thomas Erwin, Cass Rees, C. C. Trillingham, Joe Robinson, Paul Smith, La Motte Cohu, John Murdy, John Compton, Ezra Hinshaw, Clinton Harris. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whittier College is governed by a dis- tinguished Board of Trustees. Several of its members are nationally known in educa- tion, industry, and politics and all work actively with President Smith in interpret- ing the college to the people of California, the country, and the world. The Whittier board members give gen- erously of time and personal means while taking as much a sympathetic as a pro- prietary interest in the institution. One of its quarterly meetings each year is an all- day Board-Workshop in which considera- tion is given the overall college program. Richard Nixon dedicates the library at Commencement 1965. 13

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DEAN OF WOMEN Always helpful and understanding, the Dean of Women, Florence Williams, has in her first year at Whittier dealt skillfully with student problems. Serving as a high school teacher and Exec- utive Director of the Hollywood Studio Club prior to her position at Whittier College, Dean Williams has gained valuable experience in guiding girls from all over the world. Dean Williams works with student organiza- tions, women's social groups, and the co-cur- riculum committee and has found her first year at Whittier full of challenge and interest. Students recognize her sincere concern and learn to share in her quiet charm and willing- ness to take on any problem. Florence Williams Dean of Women Dean Williams receives official certificate from Santa dur- Dean Montgomery draws questions from students at the President's party. ing President's Christmas party. 15