Clarkson University - Clarksonian Yearbook (Potsdam, NY)

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Public Relations llirector DONALD W. BOYD, JR. Since his arrival here at Tech in August of 1947 as Clarksonls first Public Rela- tions Director, Mr. Donald W. Boyd, Jr., has clone much to bring Tech into the public eye. A graduate of Colgate Uni- versity. Mr. Boyd was connected with public relations at both his alma mater and at the Associated Colleges of Upper New York before coming to Clarkson. Treasurer PAUL B. MURPHY After serving Clarkson last year as Busi- ness Manager, Mr. Paul B. Murphy this year assumed the position of Treasurer, a move that brings all of Clarksonis finances and bookkeeping under a single head. A graduate of Slippery Rock Teach- ers and the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Murphy worked for the St. Lawrence County Utilities Corporation and the Central New York Power Company before coming to Tech in ,luly of 19447.

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ADMINISTRATORS LOWELL W. HERRON Becoming assistant to the president in February, 1948 as a part time job, Mr. Lowell W. Herron this year relinquished all his other duties to de- vote his full time to the supervision of administra- tion policy. Mr. Herron, a graduate of the Uni- versity of lowa, came to Tech in 1940, and was head of the Business Administration Department and the Placement Bureau prior to his appoint- ment to his present position. WILLIAM J. FARHISEE Clarkson students in search of advice on either personal or school affairs can be seen daily beat- ing a path to Dean Williaiii J. Farriseels ollice in the Ross House. His popularity with the students, coupled with his willingness to promote any plan that will raise Clarksorfs standards, keeps '4Bill'7 constantly on the move, supervising student activi- ties and always guarding the students' interests. FREDERICK A. RAMSDELL A Clarkson man himself, having been graduated in 1933 with an Electrical Engineering degree, Mr. Frederick A. Ramsdell, Director of Admis- sions. is responsible for the selection of the boys who enter Tech every year to pursue their col- lege careers. Starting at Clarkson as Registrar in 1934, wlledw was also Treasurer until this year, when Clarkson's expansion forced him to devote his full time to his present job. 9

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Business Office Mr. Donald I . Mclntyre. a native ol Potsdam. and a Clarkson graduate. class of '4il. runs Tcch's front ollice. Mr. Mc- lnty rc workcd for the Philadelphia lflectric Company lor several years hcfore return- ing to Clarkson as Assistant Business Manager. Mr. Rohcrt I . Sturdewant. Clarkson's accountant. is charged with keeping Clark- son's finances in order. no easy task in these days. ln charge of the maintenance shop, Mr. Hiram H. Hall and his crew have a hig joh keeping the grounds and huildings in good condition. relocating lah machinery. and doing numerous other small repair and construction johs around Tech. Facult Committee The Faculty Committee is made up of all dc- partment heads and general administrative officers of the college. Its major functions are to coordinate the educational program and ac- tivities of the various departmentsg to clarify and to discuss faculty policies, procedures. aca- demic rules. and regulationsg and to study and to develop future plans which will result in a hetter Clarkson. Ty pical of the variety of topics reviewed ln thc council are huilding programs. student organizations. publications. school calen- dar. and convocations. 54 in it wi