Boston University - HUB Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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V l Dean Elslncth ll. Melville Dean of Women A graduate of Boston University, Elsbeth R. Mel- ville, returned to her Alma Mater in early 194-5 to take into her hands the task of supervising and guiding all the women students of the University. Iler cheerfulness and capability already have been recognized by all those who have had the pleasurable experience of meeting her. Supervision of all women's dormitories, advisor to the Pan llellenic Society, Dean 'Melville's tasks are varied and demanding. Yet individual student problems, aca- demic or social, always have first. call on her time. Whether it be in one of the lJcan's many private confer- ences with students or at a gala social occasion, her sympathy, resourcefulness, and contagious good humor have been unbounded. The results of her work, of her very being among us, have endeared her not only to our hearts but also to the practical eyes of those who realize how much Dean hielville means to Boston University. Oflice of Interdepartmental Student Social Activities VVhen the Office of Interdepartinental Student Social Activities was instituted in 1935 Professor Philip E. Bunker was appointed as its first Director. The duties of this office are supervising all University social functions with the attendant task of advising. directing, and controlling the financial aspects of these affairs. The office is a clearing house for all receipts and expenditures of student organizations. As a requisite for All-University recognition semi-annual reports of these organizations must be submitted. Professor Bunker capably handles a difficult role in this position as Director of Student Activities. 18 Professor Philip lf. Bunker

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Dean Atlee L. Percy Counseling and Statistical Research Dean Kenneth L. Heaton came to Boston University in January, 19417. He coordinates the services rendered by the Office of Counseling Service and the Office of Statistical and Research Service. The Office of Counseling Service extends its service to students in such fields as vocational testing and coun- seling, diagnosis and remedial assistance for those whose'academie achievement is limited by deficiencies in study skills, psychological and psychiatric counseling for those with personal-social problems, and counseling on the legal aspects of personal and family problems. The Ofhcc of Statistical and Research Service assists in the development, administration, and interpretation of examinations used in student selection, in counseling, and in judging student progress. It advises on statistical and research problems. It provides test scoring, statisti- cal calculations, and other research and machine serv- ices. 17 Dean of the Universit The appointment of Dean Atlee L. Percy to the post of Dean of the University was one of the first post.-war developments of Boston University. Dean Percy, a professor of accounting and commer- cial education for 30 years, is well qualified to hold this position. llis duties include acting as administrative assistant to Dr. Nfarsh and aiding in academic coordina- tion of Boston University. lle has also been director of the Summer Session and head of the Summer Term. Dean Kenneth L. Heaton

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Alumni Association Warreii S. Freeman Executive Secretary Bureau Director .... Mrs. Edward R. Collier A ll'I7LI:7l'iSl7'flt't176 Ass'istc111t . hiiss Corinne Saropian W ' - . . . Ldztorwl .fls.sr1fstc11zt . . . Nliss Electra lilllUtl.ZCS Assistant in Radio Publicity . . Ntr. Edwin Ginn Sf'f 'f'lfW.'l - . Miss Elizabeth Brennan Stvldent .f1s.wista11.ts Robert Trudeau Eleanor hiorrison Albert Baldwin Ruth Winer Charles htahoney The staH' members of the Bureau of Publicity work in close cooperation with President Marsh and the Trus- tees, the Deans and the members of the faculty, and all Slfllflcnt groups. The Bureau presents to the public the PY'0gl'0Ss of the faculty, zulministration and student activities. The Alumni Association is a vital link between the University and former students. The association serves the University and graduates in two ways. First. of all by maintaining up-to-date records of graduates, by plan- ning general and departmental reunions, establishing Boston University Clubs throughout. the United States and also through the publishing of Bostonfia, the Boston University alunmi magazine, secondly by sponsoring a fund dedicated to furthering the interests of Boston University in whatever area there is need of assistance. Nine times yearly the alumni magazine Bostonfia is published for all members of the Alumni Association. It contains news of University events, alunmi activities such as reunions, club news and notes on individual classes. The Boston U 'l'tfIi'l107'Sttflj News Letter is mailed to 40,000 alunmi, informing those who do not receive Iiostonirr of University activities. The Boston University alunmi clubs have become one of the most popular phases of the new alunmi pro- gram instituted by Mr. Freeman. Several clubs are now flourishing in Denver, San Francisco, and .Los Angeles. Ntr. Freeman has instituted a program of senior class parties to explain the manner in which prospective alumni may benefit by membership. of Publicity l19 Mrs. Edward R. Collier Director I