Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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To Ivan D. Cole, assistant professor of English and long-suffering advisor of student publications, the 1951 CHIPPEWA is dedicated. Few people not connected with journalism at Central realize what a difficult task is that of advisor to LIFE and CHIPPEWA. Upon him falls all the abuse and criticism for the paper and yearbook. Every mistake that is made, everything which is printed and perhaps steps on someone's toes is blamed on him because he is the advisor. It is in appreciation of his faith, understanding, and infinite patience that the book is dedicated. Mr. Cole has often meant the difference in an edition of the paper being printed or not, his corny headlines have lent humor to its pages. He always has an answer for the questions of his staff members. His advice isn't forced on his editors - in fact, I DEDICATION -- he seldom intervenes unless he is asked. Censor- ship by Mr. Cole just doesn't exist. If it did, perhaps the editors would have less trouble with policies, however, the students under him would profit little by their experiences on the paper and yearbook. He leaves major decisions to the staff, with the result that they learn where to draw the line themselves. Last but not least, he is a good Joe - one with whom students enioy working and for whom they have the deepest respect. He is married and the father of an I8-year-old daughter, Connie, who is enrolled at Central. For hobbies it's the outdoors for him. Fishing and hunting occupy his spare hours. Because of his official capacity, dedicating this annual to Mr. Cole without his knowledge has been difficult, but with the cooperation of all concerned, our obiective has been attained. I I 'hi

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DENl S I O PRES MESSAGE-l ,gl Charles L. Anspach, Ph.D., LL.D President Central Michigan College