Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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DEANS AND DEAN OF INSTRUCTION The work of the office of the Dean of Instruc- tion deals with the organization of the college and its various departments, and with supervision of faculty schedules. In contacts with students the work of the Dean this year has included interviews, credit evaluations, transfer of curriculum, supervision of student ' s schedules and the interpretation of college regulations. Mr. Ralph Beard is Acting Dean of Instruction. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT TEACHING Mr. John Davis, Director of Student Teach- ing, coordinates the program of student teaching, demonstration, and observation at the Laboratory School. His office also conducts a Teacher Place- ment Bureau for graduating students and alumni. DEAN OF MEN Mr. Walter M. Whitmyre, Dean of Men, not only makes all boarding and housing arrangements but also serves in an advisory capacity to men students. In addition he is sponsor of both the Student Council and the Interfraternity Council. REGISTRAR Miss Mary L. Esch, Registrar, and an Indiana graduate, supervises registration at the beginning of each semester. With the exception of those matters pertaining to finance, all official student records are handled in her office. — 14—

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Dr. RALPH E. HEIGES ACTING-PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE As the college president approaches his office he may wonder what will be In store for him that day. The mail may bring forth questionnaires, a letter from a parent, several applications for a position, and in- numberable promotional folders. This is a mere intro- duction. Conferences, committee meetings, may fall in order; some of them quickly handled, others drawn out interminably. Where can a substitute teacher be found; is it necessary to have a new music teacher next year? Who will use the auditorium next Monday night? What shall the program be for Alumni at Commence- ment? What is the estimate of the number of students for summer school? hlow can Instruction be Improved in this department? Can that department have the equipment It needs? And above all, will Harrisburg approve? to the Class of 1948 The president is the chief representative of the Commonwealth of the campus and is responsible to the Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor. His lot is not unhappy, nor is it a bed of roses. — 13-

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS BURSAR Mr. William Schuster, Bursar, and his staff handle the financial affairs of the college. Campus organizations, other than those affiliated with the Student Cooperative Association, also depend upon this office for management of their funds. TREASURER OF THE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Mr. John Lingenfelter, Treasurer of the Student Cooperative Association, not only handles the bud- geting and distribution of CO-OP funds, but in addition, serves as manager of the Book Store and as Central Treasurer for all campus organizations. DEAN OF WOMEN Miss Florence B. Kimball, Dean of Women, and Dr. Dorcas Hall, assistant Dean of Women, are In charge of the assignment of rooms to all boarding women. In addition they are concerned with the guidance and counseling of approximately eight- hundred students under their jurisdiction. Both also serve as sponsor and advisor to various student organizations. — 15-