Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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FACULTY PRESIDENT ' S OFFICE JLn 1909 George Godfrey graduated from Iowa State and from the Agricultural Division. For several years he was a member of the agricultural staff. Then he returned to farming, where his main interest lay. It was not until September, 1933, that Mr. God- frey came back to Iowa State. This time it was to serve as Assistant to the President in Agriculture. A man or woman who is as unpretentious as he, is the kind of person who appeals to Mr. Godfrey. Not an orator, but a fine speaker, Mr. Godfrey is in fre- quent demand at various meetings and banquets. Mr. Godfrey has served on the State Board of Educa- tion, has been very prominent in farm bureau work, and has continued to rise in our estimation every year that he is with us. George Godfrey GRADUATE COLLEGE I, . T WOULD have been strange indeed if leadership such as that given by President Welch, Dr. Bessey and their associates in the early days had not led to a desire on the part of students to go further in their work. This desire led to the creation of the Graduate College. By 1925 graduate work had become so prominent on the campus that some organization was essential. A new department, the Graduate College, was organ- ized, and Dean R. E. Buchanan chosen to head it. Membership in the organization includes all students enrolled in this department, and those who have re- ceived an advanced degree from the college. Iowa State ' s Graduate College was starred (highest rank) or checked as creditable in nearly every course pertaining to science offei-ed by this college. K. E. Buchanan Nineteen

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Eighteen J U N OR COLLEGE ' EAN of the Junior College and cr.m- paratively new at the job, Mr. Helser serves also as Director of Personnel. He came to us straight from the Animal Husbandry Department, and at one time served as Assistant to the President along with his other two positions. Radiating a charming and interesting personality himself. Dean Helser is an ardent admirer of character in men. His coordination and fine sense of humor have won friends for him among the entire faculty and stu- dent body. The freshmen and sophomores who find difficulty in becoming adjusted to the new life at Iowa State have discovered that Dean Helser is the one to see. He is the pilot at the helm, the sympathetic listener, the one who conscientiously endeavors to straighten out troubles in or out of class work. M. D. Helser PERSONNEL WOMEN Xai-S EVERY girl on the campus knows, Miss Sims is the charming little lady in the personnel office, whose task is the difficult but interesting one of friend and advisor. It is to her that the women of Iowa State take their problems — problems which are never too insignificant for personal consideration from Miss Sims. Through the proper coordination of work and activi- ties Miss Sims hopes that every girl may have adequate opportunity to make the most of all of her talents. It is with this goal in mind that she advises those who seek counsel with her. Following her own advice. Miss Sims has taken an active interest in the Women ' s Self-Governing Associa- tion, of which she is sponsor. This organization refers to her for guidance in all of its numerous activities. Frances A. S:ms FACULTY

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FACULTY Maria Roberts Director of Student Loans Mrs. McGlade Director oj Housing u, NDER the present plan of student or- ganization the diverse interests passing through the office of student affairs are divided into three phases — student loans, housing and social life. This is a busy service of- fice for all students on the campus, and one which strives for the greatest improvements possible over conditions pertaining to social and financial college life. Since hundreds of students could not continue in college without financial aid, close to fifty thousand dollars are distributed annually for this purpose. To make sure that this goes only to those who are worthy, who feel their re- sponsibility and will be a credit to the college if continued, requires many conferences and careful judgment. Cor- respondence with graduates during the first struggling years of professional life often helps to strengthen the ties with the college which aided them in obtaining their educations and still stands read to help. Housing conditions and plans for their betterment are being studied constantly. An effort is made to create a wholesome atmosphere in the campus halls, houses and private homes. To have merely a place in which to stay is not enough. The Student Organizations ' aim is to pro- vide for the students a comfortable, happy home on the campus. Much time and thought are necessary to pro- vide qualified personnel for the direction of these campus residences and to bring about the best results for the stu- dents concerned. During the past year it was suggested that the state pay one-half of the salary of the house direc- tor if the salary was above fifty dollars a month. Thus it is hoped that directors of a higher caliber may be hired. Without social direction and experiences the well rounded education could not be attained. Poise and charm are as necessary qualities as those gained from any class- room and ai-e only achieved through correctly directed social channels. In planning the program an attempt is made to organize functions that will pi ' ovide opportunities for social development for all groups of students — under- graduates living in organized houses, in town, and in rooming houses, graduate students and foreign students. When such things are planned it has been noticed that students are usually very eager to attend. In the past year there have been several wonderful opportunities to hear such well known peopel as Amelia Earhardt and Com- modor Fellows lecture. Poldi Mildner and her piano, and to see the Ted Shawn dancers. ORGANIZATIONS Margaret Stanton Director oj Social Lije Twenty