Gustavus Adolphus College - Gustavian Yearbook (St Peter, MN)

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W' El.. DR. ALBERT G. SWANSON The founding of Gustavus Aclolphus College began with the work of organization and administration. Over a cen- tury later, the administration ably continues to direct and facilitate the affairs of the college. The administration com- bines the various duties of its departments into an effective nucleus of management for school affairs. Spreading out from the nucleus are the many duties of direction and maintenance of college facilities, the establishment of col- lege policy and objectives, the dispensation of services to students, and the direction of campus activities. In the execution of its duties, the administration tries to improve the already smooth workings of its inter-depart- mental machinery in order to benefit both the student and college organization itself. Also important, the ad- ministration seeks to emphasize the objectives of Gustavus as a Christian liberal arts college. Administration Dean of the College DR. MELVA LIND Dean of Students Y s . .af 'm 4 REN ANDERSON, B.A. lic Relations Vice president in Charge of Development and Pub

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Nobel laureate, Dr. Philip Hench, generously served as unofiicial host to the Andersons and the Carlsons during their visit to the Nobel ceremonies in Stockholm. Dr. Carlson guides expanding Gustavus As head of Gustavus Adolphus College, the president is charged with the responsibility of working with the board, faculty, administration, students, and the public. Since the college exists primarily to serve the student, it is necessary to correlate all phases so as to nourish his educational growth and development. Dr. Edgar Carlson, now in his twentieth year as president, has well lived up to this objective, for Gustavus has made great strides forward as a progressive and expanding cen- ter of higher learning. This year, Dr. Carlson was one of twenty distinguished men in the Held of education selected as members of the Com- mission on Humanities. The commission was nationally established for the purpose of studying current needs and problems in the humanities. On the basis of its Endings, it will recommend steps which might be taken to solve exist- ing and potential problems relating to the humanities. Dr. and Mrs. Carlson, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ren Anderson, also attended the annual Nobel Awards cere- monies in Stockholm as special guests ol the Nobel Foun- dation. There, Dr. Carlson was assured that the special relationships between the Nobel Foundation and Gustavus Aclolphus College will continuef' 19 President Carlson expounds on the proposed comprehensive food plan before the student body.

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iii . V' -iv lf . 41 312 be ROSS BLOOMQUIST, B.A. ROBERT PETERSON, B.A. Business Manager Director of Development coordinates college The Gustavus administrative stafl' has the responsibility of maintaining an atmosphere suited to the development of its students, intellectually, spiritually, and socially. It is concerned with every facet of this atmosphere-a compe- tent faculty, buildings to meet the growing needs of the college, and opportunities for spiritual growth. The departments of the deans, the registrar, admissions, public relations, business services, residence and health services all contribute to the growing needs of Gustavus. These various departments and offices are responsible for much of the paper work and organizational machinery which gives assistance to present and prospective students of Gustavus. 16 fin ' it Y ew ixyzrfggsr ' . l ' Tai? 33 utr at --ft it 'HM it L. '71mZ:58 i1 5 tw, 5552422359225 it twigs ii,f51g,,MH.:.Nl 1. sail' N 251 ..,, HOWARD HOLCOMB, B.A. Director of Admissions JAMES WENNBLOM, B.A. R. W. LAWSON, B.A. Public Relations Director Treasurer and Vice President in Charge of Finance