Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Twenty-one ADMINISTRATION R. Herman Knapp, the first registrar of Iowa State College, officially supervised all registra- tions until July 1, 1920, and since that time continued to be a familiar character until his death last March. At that time he was not only treasurer, but vice-president as well. This jovial and much admired man gave Iowa State Col- lege over a half century of service. During the past 2 years it was his duty to handle receipts of all funds, in- cluding appropriations from the General Assembly and all other sources. He was responsible for the safe-keeping and the paying out of funds upon the approval of the Finance Committee of the State Board of Education. Doctor Knapp ' s administrative ability will long be re- membered. H. C. Gregg, the secretary and business manager, is i-esponsible for such business functions as keeping ac- counts, auditing, preparing financial reports, purchasing, managing the physical plant, caring for leasing all rental properties, supervising all auxiliary activities, selling and disposing of all goods and products of the institution, auditing accounts of all student organizations, hiring, em- ploying and dismissing all employees aside from the academic and research staffs. J. R. Sage, the registrar, is a little man with lots of power. From the time of admission to college until the long hoped for graduation, each student is greatly in- debted to the work of Mr. Sage. For it is he who is re- sponsible for college admission — for recording all grades — for the publication of statistics and grades — for frater- nity and all-college averages — for graduation — for the publication of the general catalogue, the directory, sched- ule books and registration procedure. It is also Mr. Sage who certifies grades from other colleges, takes care of the directory for the faculty, the administrative committees and their chairmen, and of the graduate committee and faculty. Mr. Sage is not only registrar — he is chairman of the personnel committee and vice-dean of the Junior Col- lege. Another of his many duties is to decide what stu- dents are eligible for honor societies and for honors day. Herman Knapp Vice-President H. C. Gregg Secretary and Business Manager J. R. Sage Registrar 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

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Twenty-tiro i m wH f» %ty RACTICAL and scientific agriculture is the basis of the study of students enrolhng in the Agricultural Division. The ten de- partments offer sixteen four-year curricula in addition to certain offer- ings requiring less time. All offer graduate work and several are pre- eminent in their respective fields. The instruction in Applied Agriculture is well balanced with work in the biological, physical and social sciences. Extensive practical instruc- tion is afforded by the well-equipped laboratories, fields, orchards and barns provided by the division. Systems of marketing agricultural products, better methods of feed- ing, and latest improvements in farming are brought to light in the Agri- cultural Experiment Station. A number of students take part in the work through a system of student employment. A divisional personnel service has been devel- dped to the degree that insures very effective co- operation between counselors, department heads and the personnel service in helping the students prepare for and find employment in the work for which they are best qualified. An excellent record of graduate placement has been made. In spite of economic conditions prac- tically all of the graduates of the past three years are in profitable employment in the lines of agricul- tural work for which they made preparation. H. H. KiLDEE Dean oj Agriculture A G R C U L T U R E FACULTY