Drake University - Quax Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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N 'ii 'rdf 3 4 ,yew x I , K f, Page I0 DEAN BOHLMAN, graduate Dean of the graduate division is Herbert W. Bohlman. A member of the Drake faculty since 1924, Dean Bohlman has sensed the in- creased importance of graduate degrees. To substantiate this there was a 30 per cent increase in the graduate division enrollment last fall. Because of the need for teachers with more instruction the ma- jority of graduate degrees continue to be given in the Field of educa- tion. He anticipates a great increase in master of arts degrees since the demand in all fields is for more preparation. Dean Bohlman re- ceived his bachelor of arts degree from Lawrence college and his master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Wisconsin. DEAN HAGMAN, education Harlan L. l-lagman, a member of the Drake faculty since 1947, as- sumed the duties as Dean of the education college at the beginning of the 1950 summer session. He also serves as director of the summer session at Drake. A former Lt. Comm. in the Navy, Hagman has written numerous articles and books on administration, in which he specializes. Dean l-lagman came to Drake from the faculty of North- western university. He received his master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from Northwestern university and his bachelor of education degree from Northern Illinois State Teachers college. DEAN MCCAW, bible lohn E. lVlcCaw was appointed Dean of the bible college at the be- ginning of the 1950-51 school year succeeding Dean Seth W. Slaughter. A Drake graduate of the class of 1939, McCaw has been national director of student work in the department of the United Christian Missionary Society for the past Hve years. Dean lVlcCaw spent two years at Southern Illinois Normal university where he was director of the Student Federation and taught courses in religion. The new clean received his bachelor of divinity degree at the Univer- sity of Chicago and his bachelor of arts degree from Drake.

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DEAN HUFF, liberal arts Acting Dean of the liberal arts college, George C. Huff was ap- pointed to take over the duties of Luther W. Stalnaker in the fall of 1948, Dean Huff is continuing to direct the affairs of the college while Stalnaker is serving with an educational commission in Iapan. Before being named acting Dean of the liberal arts college, Dean Huff served as head of the biology department here. He received his master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees from the State University of Iowa and his bachelor of commercial science degree from Drake in 1928. Dean Huff came to Drake in 1933. DEAN TGLLEFSON. law Under Dean Martin Tollefsorrs guidance, Drake's law college has come to emphasize the practical phase of law training. He believes that teaching of law is an individual matter and that law should be more of a laboratory study. Mock court trials are a part of the aims of the law college in equipping its students so that they may step from the classroom to the courtroom with ease. Dean Tollefson re- ceived his bachelor of arts degree from St. Qlaf college in Northfield. Minn., a master of arts degree from the University of North Dakota and bachelor of law and doctor of philosophy degrees from the Uni- versity of Minnesota, DEAN HQFFMAN. business administration Dean of the college of business administration is Lynden E. Hoffman. The reputation that this college enjoys throughout the middlewest can be largely attributed to his efforts. For the last 30 years Dean Hoffman has observed and assisted in the growth of Drake. During these years he has followed the policy of supplying the men and women in the business administration college with the necessary tools of business together with a basic understanding of life in general. Dean Hoffman received his bachelor of philosophy degree from the University of Chicago and bachelor of law from Drake. Page 9

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DEAN BENTON, pharmacy Dean of the pharmacy college is Dr. Byrl E. Benton who succeeded Russell E. Brillhart in September of 1949. Dean Benton attended the Des Moines College of Pharmacy two years before receiving his bachelor and master of science in pharmacy degrees from South Da- kota State college. He was on the faculty there and later at the University of Illinois where he received his doctorate in pharmacol- ogy. Benton has had experience in various branches of pharmacy including retail, hospital and manufacturing. He has lectured widely before pharmacy groups in all parts of the country. DEAN IORDAN, fine arts Dean of the fine arts college is Frank B. lordan. Coming to Drake in 19-12 he has made the fine arts college a place where not only fine arts college majors may study, but where all students who are inter- ested may enjoy the things the college has to offer. The dean re- ceived his bachelor of music degree from Illinois Wesleyan university and master of music degree from Bush Conservatory of Music in Chicago. He also received honorary doctor of music degrees from the Chicago Conservatory of Music and Illinois Wesleyan university where he was dean until he came to Drake. His solo work has been on the organ. DEAN HUTCHINSON, conzniiinity college As Dean of the community college, Iohn H. Hutchinsons work be- gins in the early evening when citizens of Des Moines begin their classes. He has been the Dean of the community college since I9-46, the year of the founding of the college which specializes in evening and off campus classes. Dean Hutchinson is considered a leader in the field of adult education and the program at Drake community college has been widely acclaimed. It carries classes to teachers and others in some 20 Iowa towns and cities. First year enrollment of 300 students has now risen to about H-10. Dean Hutchinson received his bachelor of education degree from Illinois State Normal college and his master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from the UniverL sity of Chicago. Page I I