Bowling Green State University - Key Yearbook (Bowling Green, OH)

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Many well-wisIn'r:-i haul a part in the original Inmpi-S for lllllltilllllllililtlll, i'i'liu'iiiln'i'i'il hy Dr. l'ront :is he eetznnls in thc- ri-vt-iving lint- :ut at Hllllllllllillllllilllllu I1-t'eptimi. CAhnvc5 Dr. Prnnt flreznns again as he exam- ines with a groilly ol' fraternity inen thc plat for thc post-war lratcrnity row. tliclowj l'rnlili'inS ol' the Navy lll'llKl'illIl which t-nnic across the pri-snlent'i-t clcsk are inanv incl varicrl. i HS F' l Dr. lfrauik ,l, l'nint PHESlBElll'l' A deep understanding of his fellow men and a sympathetic attitude are qualities which have made Dr. Prout one of the best-loved of college presidents. Across his ample desk come problems of wide diversity, involving the most complex problems of administration and the equally vital but less significant personal problems of the lowliest student. To all he is sympathetic, sincere, and helpful. tllightb Une of thi- tiist of Dr. l'ront's adminis- trzntivt- mlrt-:uns to nmterializt- was .lolniston llosiiitnl. Rarely clues ht' tnil to spend at few nmim-nts :it the vntl ol' an husy clay with mlm patients tht'rt'. tAhnvt'l l'h'as:u1t vlmts with stuilcnts at nnex pcctvtl hours :inrl places :irc at nnirinf- part is thc Pl't'HlKlCI'lL'S system for keeping next to student prolilcms.

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I,I4.I' I IO RIGIIT: Dr. Drunk J. Prout, Mr. IE. IC. Curicll. Mr. IE. 'l'. Rogers. Mr. Minor Kcrshncr. If ' I f, pri ul' i -1 i'l f I l. Cmdr. Dudley While D II. J. Johnston 1876 - 1943 THE ADMINISTRATION The Board of Trustees expressed clearly the desires of the faculty and student body when it approved the second five-year appointment of Dr. Frank J. Prout as president of Bowling Green State University. The first five years under Dr. Prout's administration have seen the University change from a tranquil peacetime small campus to a highly organized institution devoting it- self whole-heartedly to the winning of the war. During those five years the student body increased to an all-tirne high of over 1600. Six new campus buildings were erected, one was remodeled, and one of the most modern small airports in the sta,te was built. During this time a program of nationalization of sorori- ties and fraternities was begun which resulted in the bring- ing of seven of the strongest national groups to the campus. With the aid of the Executive Council and Faculty Senate, problems of curriculum, tenure, and university recognition received constructive study. With the war came many new problems of administra- tion-the Navy program to be coordinated with the civilian, additional instructors to be found for Navy classes, knotty problems of campus housing, and problems of replacement of faculty and staff who were called into service. The University lost a valued servant and Board of Trus- tees member during the year when Dr. H. J. Johnston, who had been a Board member since 1921, died in October. Mr. E. E. Coriell, veteran member of the Board, was its president this year. Mr. E. T. Rogers, newly appointed member and Tiffin publisher, was acting secretary, and Mr. Minor Kershner was treasurer. The fifth member, Lt. Cmdr. Dudley A. White, was serving with the Navy in Washington as assistant chief of naval recruiting.

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Aumo-:Y Ki-:NYoN Wii,m4:n ............. ...Di-:AN oi-' Worvn-:N Since Miss Wilder's appointment three years ago, re- markable progress has been made in women's government, inter-sorority government, and the nationalization of the local sororities. To her also goes credit for the freshman orientation program and revised residence rules for women. Aiicn B. CoNKl.1N ............ .... . ...IJEAN or S'rum:N'rs The V-I2 program brought about a lessening of prob- lems involving university men, but increased drastically administrative problems of women's housing. Through Dean Conklin's office also operated the complex system of class attendance, both V-I2 and civilian. Ci.vm-1 llissoNo. .. .......... IJEAN oi-' 'rniz Coi,i,i:m-: or EoUeA'i'ioN Teacher shortages, caused by war and industry man- power demands, created the need for an accelerated teach- er-training program. It was the task of Dean Hissong to solve the problems of an intensified curriculum for educa- tion majors, geared to the necessities of a war year. .Imvii-is R. Ovizlimfxn.. ............ Di-:AN or 'rim C0l.l.l'XiI'Z or Lmiriuu, Airrs Curriculum problems, university recognition, and chai1'- manship of a committee for planning a post-war program of development were principal phases of Dean Overman's administrative duties for the year. Another outstanding University catalog was produced under his editorship. RAl.i'ii G. IIAlisinviAN ........................ DEAN or 'rin-2 Coi.i.i-:mx or Busmizss ADIVIlNIS'l'RA'l'lON A decrease in the number of students in the College of Business Administration, clue to the almost total absence of men students, permitted Dean Harshman to assume the duties of acting registrar when Mr. Bunn was called for induction early in April. Complex registration of V-12 men as well as civilians became a new responsibilit.y. KP1NNP1'l'll H. IVICFALL .................. DEAN or FRI-ISIIIVIICN Joining the University administrative staff last year. Mr. McFall established a program for contacting high school seniors which has been responsible for a more effec- tive program of fi'eshman orientation. From his office in the registrar's office, Mr. McFall this year also CZll'1'l0Ci on some of the News Bureau work relinquished by Mr. Jones. I6