Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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A strong, sturdy oak is a beautiful handiwork of the Creator ana is delightful to look upon. Deep into the earth it sends roots and firmly fixes itself that it may better withstand the storms of the elements that seek to destroy it. To the beautiful sunlight it spreads its branches that birds of the air may find shelter, and under whose spreading boughs men may find rest and quiet from the noon-day heat and toil. Symbolic of the oak do we sometime find an individual. Placed at the strategic point of holding the purse strings of a four million dollar concern, yet always the welfare of the student predominates. It may truly be said that the Secretary-Treasurer of the University is a straightforward, sincere commoner—a man of, and for the people—for every student of Howard represents the people. 0or. When the Registrar’s office was established in 1919, little thought was given to the importance of the work of that office because it was a new phase of university life at Howard. The work of the Registrar’s Office from 1919 to 1927 was confined to the admission and keeping of records in the four undergraduate colleges. Beginning with the school year 1927-1928, by action of the Board of Trustees, the scope of this ollice was broadened so that it would handle the admission and the keeping of records of students in the five professional schools as well as the four undergraduate colleges. Information is available here concerning students in all divisions of the university; whereas, prior to 1927. it was necessary for one on the outside to know in what school a student was registered before obtaining information concerning a student. The centralization of record keeping of the university in one office has greatly facilitated the work of this institution. F. D. Wilkinson Registrar

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Dean Slowe says: “The Dean of Women should be the intellectual and spiritual leader of the women on her campus. Her work which touches every phase of the life of the student body, is co-extensive with the interests of the students. She should be an authority on the education of women, and be conversant with modern education in general. Since most of her work is done with students outside the classroom, she is particularly interested in those activities which have to do with the wise use of leisure time. The cultural life of the students ns represented by their interests when they are not working for credit is her chief concern. If a Dean of Women is able to create a desire in her students for wholesome recreational activities, for the best in literature. art and music; if she can help her students see the beauty in a well ordered and useful life, she feels that she is one of the most fortunate people in the world. ur. The policy of the Dean of Men is to so direct the work of his office that it will meet the greatest needs of the University. It is his purpose to strive to create and maintain such a friendly atmosphere about the campus that no male student will ever be allowed to feel that nolxidy cares or is interested in him. Students are encouraged to call to see the Dean of Men at any time with any problem with the assurance that they will be accorded a friendly reception and the advice and guidance of one who is deeply interested in their present and future welfare. The Dean of Men’s office also assists those male students who cannot be accomodated in the dormitory to find suitable rooms in the city. Many students who must have some kind of employment to help earn a part of their expenses are assisted in finding employment through the office of the Dean of Men. This office extends to the Class of 1930 its sincerest congratulations and best wishes. Lucy D. Slonve Dean of Women Who is winding up her eighth year at Howard University.