Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

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DR. RICHARD E. WHALEN CHARLES JOHNSON. Dean of Faculty Whalen Joins DSC Dr. Richard E. Whalen, DSC's new Dean of Stu- dents, comes to us from Illinois, where he was for- merly president of Black Hawk Junior College in Moline. Dr. Whalen earned his Doctor of Education Degree from Indiana University. Dr. Whalen is in charge of student finances, in- cluding the Work-Study program, loans, grants and scholarships. He is concerned with the general wel- fare of all of Dickinson State’s 1500 students. Stu- dents may he seen going into his office at almost any time of the day, seeking advice on their academic, social, and financial problems. Dr. Whalen also main- tains a personal file on every student registered at DSC. LINDA WANNEMACHER. Secretary to Dr. Whalen 21

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Mrs. Schumpelt advises Gail Sparling on a problem during one of her many sessions with DSC students. VAUGHN RHODES, Dean of Men Deans Advise Students Mrs. Edna E. Schumpelt is serving her second year as Dickinson State College’s Dean of Women. She is an Education Specialist, receiving her degree from Western New Mexico University. Mrs. Schumpelt’s duties include disciplining and supervising all women students. She also advises the Student Council, Inter-Greek Council, Panhellenic Council and the Association of Women Students, an organization designed to represent all college women. All cn-and-off campus men arc under the super- vision of the Dean of Men. Vaughn Rhodes has held this position, and that of assistant Dean of Men for several years. This is Mr. Rhodes’ eleventh year on the faculty of DSC. Mr. Rhodes is an adviser to the Student Council, Inter-Greek Council, Men's Union, and Phi Sigma Pi, an honor fraternity for men. He also holds the posi- tion of national vice-president of Phi Sigma Pi. In addition to his duties at DSC, Mr. Rhodes is also active in civic and church affairs in the city. 20

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OSBOURNE T. BELSHEIM MRS. LAURA LAGGE, Secretary to Mr. Belsheim Belsheim Pens History Osborne T. Belsheim, Director of Public Relations, has written a history of Dickinson State College to help commemo- rate the college's first fifty years. The history actually goes back to the beginning of North Dakota statehood where Belsheim has explored the politics involved in establishing an institution of higher education in western North Dakota. Delving into past records and researching through old yearbooks and news- papers, Belsheim seems to make the past presidents of DSC live again. While the emphasis in his history is on the per- sonalities of the college’s leaders, Belsheim does consider the economic and national events which helped shape DSC. As director of alumni affairs, Belsheim plays an important role in promoting Homecoming activities. He also acts as publicity director, promoting DSC at area high schools and assuming responsibility for Parents' Day and the Lyceum series 22