Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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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

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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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16 Key Personnel Admit, Assist Students, Becky Brock Assistant Dean of Women ASSISTANT DEANS Two of the major responsibilities of Becky Brock, assistant Dean of Women, and Richard Parker, assistant to the Dean of Men, are the direc- tion of housing and student counseling. Miss Brock works directly with and under the guidance of Dean Williams. in addition to his other tasks, Richard Parker supervises the operation of the Murphy Din- ing Hall. Together Mr. Parker and Miss Brock as- sist the admissions office in recruiting new stu- dents and promoting interest in Whittier. George Tenopir Director of Admissions Richard Parker Assistant to the Dean of Men ADMISSIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Representing Whittier College in their an- nual travels from Maine to Hawaii, Director of Admissions George Tenopir and his assistant Robert O'Brien serve to support and foster national interest among high school students. As Director of Public and Community Re- lations, James Moore's primary task is to con- vey important and newsworthy facts to the media within and outside the college. James Moore Director of Public Relations