Baker University - Wildcat Yearbook (Baldwin City, KS)

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f M' 1 Representatives from 203 colleges and universities, 20 learned societies, 32 college presidents, and over 100 clergymen marched in the inaugural procession to Rice Auditorium. aker Inaugurates Its 22nd resident. Miss Caroline Peine of Kansas State receives her name tag from Carol Bussing. Baker University inaugurated its 22nd president, Dr. James Edward Doty, on April 22. The inaugural theme, Authentic Man Encounters God's World , was the subject of symposia which be- gan on Thursday. Dr. Raymond D. Pruitt, Bishop Ralph Ward, and Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe were the symposia speakers. Dr. Harold C. Case, president of Boston University gave the in- augural address. Dr. Doty was inducted as Baker's president by Dr. Myron F. Wicke and Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe. Inaugural activities involved hundreds of students. Saturday's activities were culminated by a ball in the upper gym with Jimmie Tucker's orchestra.

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waive v Typing memos is just one of the many jobs per- formed by Miss Shirley Erickson, assistant to Dean Gessner. Administration Give Direction The administration department is the di- rective force of the university. Included in this department are directors of fi- nance, maintenance, development, ad- missions, alumni relations, placement, testing, and public relations. The deans of the college are also included in this area. The administration sees that the university receives financial support, ad- vises students, and gives information of grades and graduation requirements. The student goes to the administration when he wants employment or advice from one of the deans. Theidepartment works closely with the faculty in making curriculum changes, and discussing university policy and teaching goals. Dr. B. A. Gessner, dean of the college, leaves Case Hall after teaching a psychology class.